Illinois Senate: Kirk (R) 40%, Giannoulias (D) 40%
Republican Mark Kirk and Democrat Alexi Giannoulias are tied in Illinois’ race for the U.S. Senate seat once held by President Obama.
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August 11, 2010
August 10, 2010
Tennessee Governor: Haslam (R) 56%, McWherter (D) 31%
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam receives his highest level of support so far following his Republican primary victory last Thursday in the race for governor of Tennessee.
August 10, 2010
Just 28% of California Voters Now Have Favorable View of Waters
Longtime Congresswoman Maxine Waters has been charged by the House ethics committee with several potential violations, and just 28% of California voters now hold a favorable view of the Los Angeles Democrat, including 12% with a Very Favorable opinion.
August 10, 2010
59% Say A-Bombing of Hiroshima, Nagasaki Was A Good Decision
The last few days have marked the 65th anniversaries of the dropping of atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to end World War II. The United States has been criticized for years for that decision which President Harry S. Truman and others believed would save countless American lives.
August 10, 2010
Voters Strongly Believe Most in Congress Are For Sale
Voters overwhelmingly believe that most members of Congress are for sale, and over half think it’s at least somewhat likely that their own representative has been bought with cash or a campaign contribution.
August 10, 2010
Iowa Senate: Grassley (R) 55%, Conlin (D) 35%
Longtime Republican Senator Charles Grassley remains comfortably out front in his bid for a sixth term in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race.
August 10, 2010
Indiana Senate: Coats (R) 50%, Ellsworth (D) 29%
Republican nominee Dan Coats continues to hold a commanding lead in Indiana’s U.S. Senate race.
August 10, 2010
New Hampshire Governor: Lynch (D) 50%, Stephen (R) 39%
New Hampshire Governor John Lynch runs slightly stronger this month in his bid for reelection against his three chief Republican opponents but still falls short of 50% in a match-up with former state Health and Human Services Commissioner John Stephen.
August 9, 2010
36% in Ohio Rate Their Personal Finances As Good or Excellent
Thirty-six percent (36%) of Likely Voters in Ohio rate their personal finances as good or excellent, which is slightly higher than results found on the national level.
August 9, 2010
55% Favor Repeal of Health Care Law
Support for repeal of the new national health care bill is down slightly from last week, but the number that expects costs to rise under the new plan remains close to the record high.
August 9, 2010
New Hampshire Senate: Ayotte (R) 51%, Hodes (D) 38%
Former state Attorney General Kelly Ayotte continues to hold a double-digit lead over Democratic Congressman Paul Hodes in the race for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire.
August 9, 2010
Iowa Governor: Branstad (R) 52%, Culver (D) 36%
Republican Terry Branstad continues to hold a double-digit lead over Democratic incumbent Chet Culver in Iowa’s gubernatorial race.
August 8, 2010
Kansas Governor: Brownback (R) 57%, Holland (D) 34%
There are still no surprises in Kansas’ gubernatorial race, with Republican Sam Brownback continuing to hold a substantial lead over Democrat Tom Holland.
August 7, 2010
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls Ending August 7, 2010
Money talks. This November, money’s likely to vote, too - with the economy front and center in most Americans’ minds.
August 7, 2010
South Dakota Governor: Daugaard (R) 59%, Heidepriem (D) 27%
Support for Republican Dennis Daugaard has jumped to its highest level yet in South Dakota's gubernatorial race.
August 7, 2010
Voters in California Evenly Divided over Affirmative Action Programs
Although voters in California have mixed views on affirmative action programs, a slight majority are against programs that give special treatment when hiring women and minorities.
August 6, 2010
84% of North Carolina Voters View John Edwards Unfavorably
North Carolina voters aren’t in too forgiving a mood when it comes to John Edwards, their one-term senator who just six years ago was the Democratic nominee for vice president.
August 6, 2010
44% of South Carolina Republicans Have Unfavorable Opinion of Lindsey Graham
A lot more South Carolina Republicans are unhappy with GOP Senator Lindsey Graham these days.
August 6, 2010
Delaware Senate: Castle (R) 49%, Coons (D) 37%
Delaware's U.S. Senate race is basically unchanged from last month, with Republican Mike Castle again earning less than 50% support. But, still, the longtime GOP congressman holds a 12-point lead over his Democratic opponent.
August 6, 2010
53% in Florida Oppose Health Insurance Requirement in New Health Law
Roughly half (53%) of voters in Florida oppose the requirement in the new national health care law that every American must buy or obtain health insurance.
