MO Senate: A Slight Turn of the Tide Yields a Tie
After months of toggling leads, the race for Missouri’s seat in the U.S. Senate between incumbent Republican Sen. Jim Talent and State Auditor Claire McCaskill has now leveled.
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July 6, 2006
July 5, 2006
Party Affiliation Trends
During the month of June, 37.0% of Americans identified themselves as Democrats, up from 36.4% in May. Only once in the past year have a larger share of American adults identified themselves as Democrats.
July 4, 2006
39% Say George Washington Greatest Founding Father
Thirty-nine percent (39%) of Americans say that George Washington is the greatest of the nation’s Founding Fathers. A Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,000 adults found that 26% named Thomas Jefferson as the greatest of the Founders while 21% preferred Benjamin Franklin.
June 30, 2006
Churchgoers Disapprove of Gay and Lesbian Pastors
Is it appropriate for gay and lesbian church members to serve as pastors and bishops in a Christian Church? Two thirds (67%) of those who attend Church weekly say no. Just 27% of those faithful worshippers say yes.
June 30, 2006
The Vote: Most Agree with Photo-ID Requirement, English-Only Ballots
Seventy-seven percent (77%) of likely voters across the country agree that displaying a photo ID should be required to cast a vote. Democrats and liberals are a bit less likely to agree than members of other groups identified in our survey.
June 30, 2006
New Mexico Governor: Richardson with 20+ Lead
Republicans have installed a new contender in the race for Governor here. Whether former state Republican Party chairman John Dendahl can fare better than ousted standard-bearer J.R. Damron, who had been uncontested in his nomination bid, remains to be seen.
June 30, 2006
New Mexico Senate: Democratic Incumbent Looks Safe
Democratic incumbent, U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman, is gliding to reelection, currently leading GOP nominee Allen McCullough 59% to 33%.
June 30, 2006
Minnesota Governor: Pawlenty in Pitched Battle
Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty continues to trail DFL Attorney General Mike Hatch.
June 30, 2006
Minnesota Senate: Toss-up, Still
With only 7% of voters undecided, DFL county attorney Amy Klobuchar continues to hold a narrow edge over Republican Representative Mark Kennedy in the race to succeed Senator Mark Dayton (D), who is retiring after a single term.
June 29, 2006
Florida Governor: Crist (R) Lead Widens
Republican Attorney General Charlie Crist has opened a double digit lead in the race to succeed Governor Jeb Bush, leading Democratic Congressman Jim Davis 49% to 35% in our latest survey.
June 29, 2006
Pennsylvania Governor: Rendell by 14
In the race for the governor's mansion in Pennsylvania, Democratic Governor Ed Rendell now leads Republican Lynn Swann 50% to 36%.
June 28, 2006
Most Americans More Concerned With Terrorism Than North Korean Missiles
A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of 1,000 adults found that 71% of Americans consider terrorism the bigger threat.
June 28, 2006
Hillary Meter
Our latest Hillary Meter survey finds that only thirty-one percent (31%) of Americans would definitely vote for Senator Hillary Clinton if she were the democratic nominee for President.
June 28, 2006
New Mexico Governor and Senate: Democratic Incumbents Look Safe
Republicans have installed a new contender in the race for Governor here. Whether former state Republican Party chairman John Dendahl can fare better than ousted standard-bearer J.R. Damron, who had been uncontested in his nomination bid, remains to be seen. But Dendahl is regarded by insiders as the more formidable candidate.
June 27, 2006
Ohio Governor: Strickland By 13
Democratic Congressman Ted Strickland continues to lead Republican Secretary of State Ken Blackwell in Ohio's gubernatorial race.
June 27, 2006
NJ Senate: Menendez Leaps To Lead
Republican State Senator Tom Kean Jr., son of the popular former governor, is suddenly trailing Democratic Senator Robert Menendez, an appointee who has held the post for only half a year.
June 27, 2006
Ohio Senate: DeWine Enjoys Slight Lead Over Brown
In the Ohio race for U.S. Senate, Republican Senator Mike DeWine again enjoys a moderate lead, 46% to 39%, over Democratic Congressman Sherrod Brown.
June 26, 2006
Pennsylvania Senate: Casey (D) 52% Santorum (R) 37%
The reelection campaign of Republican Senator Rick Santorum has been a rocky road so far, and the latest Rasmussen Reports election poll of the Pennsylvania race for U.S. Senate offers only minor comfort at best.
June 23, 2006
South Carolina Governor: Sanford (R) 51%, Moore (D) 39%
Republican Governor Mark Sanford now leads State Senator Tommy Moore 51% to 39%.
June 22, 2006
Alabama Governor: Riley (R) Rising
Now that Alabama's dramatic primary season is over, Republican Governor Bob Riley enjoys an improved lead of 54% to 40% over Democratic Lieutenant Governor Lucy Baxley.
