Tea Party Participation Up As Election Nears
Twenty-nine percent (29%) of Likely U.S. Voters now say they are Tea Party members or have close friends or family members who are part of the movement.
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October 8, 2010
October 8, 2010
Minnesota Governor: Dayton (D), Emmer (R) Remain in Tight Race
Democrat Mark Dayton and Republican Tom Emmer are still in a virtual tie in Minnesota’s gubernatorial contest.
October 8, 2010
Florida Senate: Rubio (R) Hits 50% Mark in Three-Way Race
Coming off a contentious televised debate, Republican Marco Rubio has now jumped to a two-to-one lead over Independent candidate Charlie Crist in Florida’s U.S. Senate race. Democratic Congressman Kendrick Meek still runs third.
October 8, 2010
Washington Senate: Rossi (R) Inches Ahead of Murray (D)
Republican challenger Dino Rossi has edged slightly ahead of incumbent Democrat Patty Murray in Washington’s U.S. Senate race.
October 7, 2010
Georgia Governor: Deal (R) Extends Lead over Barnes (D)
Republican Nathan Deal now holds a nine-point lead over Democrat Roy Barnes in the race to be Georgia’s next governor.
October 7, 2010
Democrats Think Tea Party’s Racist; GOP, Unaffiliateds Disagree
Most Democrats think members of the Tea Party movement are racist. Most Republicans and voters not affiliated with either party disagree.
October 7, 2010
22% in Pennsylvania Consider Themselves Part of the Tea Party Movement
Twenty-two percent (22%) of Pennsylvania voters consider themselves part of the Tea Party movement, which is nearly double the level of participation nationally.
October 7, 2010
Nevada Senate: Angle (R) Edges Ahead of Reid (D)
Republican challenger Sharron Angle has now moved to a four-point lead over Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in Nevada’s bare-knuckles U.S. Senate race.
October 7, 2010
Connecticut Governor: Malloy (D) Still Holds Slight Advantage over Foley (R)
The race to be Connecticut’s next governor is a little closer this month.
October 7, 2010
Missouri Senate: Blunt (R) Still Holds Lead On Carnahan (D)
Republican Congressman Roy Blunt continues to hold an eight-point lead over Democrat Robin Carnahan in Missouri’s race for the U.S. Senate.
October 7, 2010
South Dakota House: Noem (R) Regains Small Lead Over Herseth-Sandlin (D)
Republican Kristi Noem has edged back into the lead over incumbent Democrat Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin in South Dakota’s U.S. House race.
October 7, 2010
Texas Governor: Perry (R) Opens Double-Digit Lead Over White (D)
Republican Governor Rick Perry has now moved past 50% support against Democratic challenger Bill White in his bid for reelection in Texas.
October 6, 2010
West Virginia Senate: Raese (R) Pulls Further Ahead of Manchin (D)
Republican John Raese now holds a six-point lead on Democratic Governor Joe Manchin in West Virginia’s shockingly competitive U.S. Senate race.
October 6, 2010
37% in Colorado Say Stimulus Plan Hurt Economy, 41% Say it Helped
Voters in Colorado are almost evenly divided over whether or not the stimulus package helped the economy and are worried that the government will do too much in reacting to the nation’s economic problems.
October 6, 2010
Voters Are Much Less Optimistic About Black-White Relations
Perceptions about the state of black-white relations in America have fallen dramatically since the summer of 2009. But voters are still more optimistic about that relationship than they are about relations between whites and Hispanics and between blacks and Hispanics.
October 6, 2010
Illinois Governor: Brady (R) Still Holds Modest Lead Over Quinn (D)
Republican Bill Brady now holds a slightly narrower lead over Democratic incumbent Pat Quinn in Illinois’ gubernatorial race.
October 6, 2010
Rhode Island Governor: Chafee (I), Caprio (D) Battle for Lead
The Rhode Island governor’s race continues to be a close contest between Democrat Frank Caprio and Republican-turned-Independent candidate Lincoln Chafee.
October 5, 2010
Arizona Governor: Goddard (D) Still Trails Brewer (R)
Republican Governor Jan Brewer continues to maintain a double-digit lead over Democratic challenger Terry Goddard in her reelection effort in Arizona.
October 5, 2010
Maryland Governor: O’Malley (D) Pulls Ahead of Ehrlich (R)
Democratic incumbent Martin O’Malley holds his largest advantage yet over Republican Bob Ehrlich in the race to be Maryland’s next governor.
October 5, 2010
New Yorkers Divided Over Immigration Law
New York voters are split over whether they favor an Arizona-like immigration law in their state.
