Connecticut Democratic Primary: Lamont Gaining Traction
Last month we reported that Lieberman might benefit from running as an Independent in November anyhow.
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June 16, 2006
June 15, 2006
Hillary Meter
A month ago, Senator Hillary Clinton’s numbers were bouncing back. But the most recent Hillary Meter poll by Rasmussen Reports confirms that the bounce has faded. Today, 38% of Americans say that they would definitely vote against the former First Lady if she were the democratic nominee for President in 2008. Meanwhile 27% would definitely vote for her (seen trends).
June 13, 2006
Michigan Governor: Granholm (D) 44% DeVos (R) 42%
Persistent economic troubles for Michigan also mean persistent political troubles for the state's chief executive.
June 13, 2006
Vermont Senate: Lead Big and Bigger
Independent Congressman Bernie Sanders continues to steamroll Republican opposition. He leads software firm founder Richard Tarrant 67% to 29%, and leads former Air Force officer Greg Parke 73% to 19%.
June 12, 2006
Arizona Governor: Still Smooth Sailing For Napolitano
Democratic Governor Janet Napolitano continues to enjoy hefty leads over each possible GOP nominee.
June 12, 2006
Texas Governor: Perry (R) At 38%
In the unusual four-way campaign for Texas Governor, Republican Governor Rick Perry continues to enjoy a substantial lead, though he has lost a couple points since our last survey of the race.
June 12, 2006
Rhode Island Governor: Fogarty 41% Carcieri 40%
Like Republican Senator Chafee, Republican Governor Donald Carcieri is still treading water in his bid for reelection.
June 12, 2006
Rhode Island Senate: Chafee Still Struggling
The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll of the race for U.S. Senate in Rhode Island shows Senator Lincoln Chafee (R) still neck-and-neck with former Attorney General Sheldon Whitehouse (D).
June 11, 2006
Arizona Senate: Kyl By 17
In his bid for reelection Arizona Senator Jon Kyl (R) now leads real estate developer Jim Pederson (D) 52% to 35%.
June 9, 2006
85% Support English as Official Language Of U.S.
Eighty-five percent (85%) of Americans believe that English should be the official language of the United States.
June 8, 2006
Colorado Governor: Ritter by 5
The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll in Colorado finds Denver District Attorney Bill Ritter (D) edging out GOP Representative Bob Beauprez by five points, 43% to 38%, in the race for Governor.
June 8, 2006
Colorado Governor: Ritter by 5
The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll in Colorado finds Denver District Attorney Bill Ritter (D) edging out GOP Representative Bob Beauprez by five points, 43% to 38%, in the race for Governor.
The two likely nominees have been neck-and-neck for a few months now. In April Beauprez led by a couple points, 39% to 37%. In March, Ritter had a point on Beauprez, 41% to 40%.
June 5, 2006
Rice Viewed Favorably By Public
A Rasmussen Reports survey of perceptions of the president's cabinet finds that 64% of Americans hold a favorable view of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, while only 29% hold an unfavorable view.
June 5, 2006
Senate Approves Paulson As Treasury Secretary
The Senate approved departing Goldman Sachs CEO Henry Paulson as the New Treasury Secretary today. The approval came just hours after the Senate Finance Committee endorsed Paulson.
June 5, 2006
New Treasury Secretary Draws Little Notice
Incoming Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson is viewed favorably by just 20% of Americans. But few among the general public express an opinion either way.
May 31, 2006
Pennsylvania Senate: Casey by 23
The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll in Pennsylvania shows Republican Senator Rick Santorum solidifying his standing as most vulnerable congressional incumbent this election season.
May 30, 2006
Pennsylvania Senate: Casey by 23
Senator Santorum is viewed favorably by 42% of likely voters, unfavorably by 47%. About a quarter, 26%, view Santorum Very Unfavorably.
May 28, 2006
Tony Snow: Mixed Reviews
White House Press Secretary Tony Snow has opened to mixed reviews among the general public. After a month on the job, 34% have a favorable opinion of him, 28% have an unfavorable view, and 38% have no opinion one way or the other.
May 28, 2006
Congressional Leadership
Republican and Democratic leaders in both the House and Senate disagree about just about everything it seems, but a Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,000 adults found some common ground across party lines--all four Congressional leaders earn a net unfavorable rating from the American public.
May 26, 2006
New Jersey Senate
In New Jersey's U.S. Senate campaign, Republican Tom Kean, Jr. (R) now leads Senator Robert Menendez (D) by just three points, 40% to 37%.
