North Carolina Senate: Burr (R) 49%, Marshall (D) 40%
North Carolina’s race for the U.S. Senate has grown a little closer this month, but Republican incumbent Richard Burr still holds a modest advantage over Democrat Elaine Marshall.
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August 6, 2010
August 6, 2010
South Dakota House: Noem (R) 51%, Herseth-Sandlin (D) 42%
Republican Kristi Noem again passes the 50% mark of support this month against incumbent Democrat Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin in the race for South Dakota’s only House seat.
August 6, 2010
Just 9% Want No Limits on What Federal Government Can Do
Eighty-six percent (86%) of voters nationwide say there should be “limits on what the federal government can do.” A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that only nine percent (9%) believe the federal government should be allowed to do most anything in this country.
August 6, 2010
California Governor: Brown (D) 43%, Whitman (R) 41%
The California governor’s race between Democrat Jerry Brown and Republican Meg Whitman remains a nail-biter.
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 5, 2010
Kansas Senate: Moran (R) 61%, Johnston (D) 28%
The first Rasmussen Reports post-primary poll in Kansas suggests the state is unlikely to break its 70-plus year streak of electing only Republicans to the U.S. Senate.
August 5, 2010
54% Oppose Health Insurance Requirement in New Health Law
Fifty-four percent (54%) of U.S. voters oppose the requirement in the new federal health care bill that every American must buy or obtain health insurance.
August 5, 2010
49% in Colorado Give Their Personal Finances Positive Ratings
Forty-nine percent (49%) of voters in Colorado rate their personal finances as good or excellent. That’s 14 points higher than the national average of 35%.
August 5, 2010
California Senate: Boxer (D) 45%, Fiorina (R) 40%
The U.S. Senate race between Democratic incumbent Barbara Boxer and her Republican challenger Carly Fiorina remains close in California.
August 5, 2010
Ohio Governor: Kasich (R) 45%, Strickland (D) 42%
Republican John Kasich’s support has fallen to its lowest level to date as he challenges Democratic incumbent Ted Strickland in Ohio’s gubernatorial race.
August 4, 2010
64% Support Offshore Oil Drilling, 55% Favor Deepwater Drilling
With news reports that the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico may not be nearly as bad as has been long thought, support for offshore oil drilling has tied its highest level of support since the Gulf oil leak began. Similarly, a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that support for deepwater drilling like that which caused the incident in the Gulf is up to 55%.
August 4, 2010
34% in Pennsylvania Rate Their Personal Finances As Good Or Excellent
Like most Americans nationwide, voters in Pennsylvania are not very optimistic about their own personal finances.
August 4, 2010
How Rasmussen Reports Determines Balance of Power Rankings
The Rasmussen Reports Balance of Power rankings are based primarily on the latest Rasmussen Reports polling in a state. Generally speaking, if a race is within five percentage points during the summer, it’s considered a Toss-Up. A larger spread that is still in single digits will be considered Leaning in one direction or the other. A double-digit margin is enough to move the race solidly in the direction of the leader.
August 4, 2010
Ohio Senate: Portman (R) 44%, Fisher (D) 40%
Ohio’s U.S. Senate race is a little tighter for now but remains generally where it's been for months.
August 4, 2010
Michigan Governor: Snyder (R) 49%, Bernero (D) 37%
Republican Rick Snyder starts the general election campaign with a double-digit lead over Democrat Virg Bernero in the first Rasmussen Reports survey of the Michigan governor’s race following Tuesday’s party primaries.
August 4, 2010
60% Say Most in Congress Can’t Be Trusted With Top Secret Information
Just 20% of voters nationwide believe that most members of Congress can be trusted with top secret national security information. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 60% disagree and say most of the nation’s federal legislators can’t be trusted with sensitive information.
August 4, 2010
Florida Governor: Scott (R) 35%, Sink (D) 31%, Chiles (I) 16%
Rick Scott remains the stronger of the two Republican hopefuls for governor of Florida against Democrat Alex Sink, with independent candidate "Bud" Chiles siphoning votes from both parties.
August 3, 2010
54% in Illinois Favor Justice Department Action Against Sanctuary Cities
Fifty-four percent (54%) of voters in Illinois believe the Justice Department should take legal action against cities that provide sanctuary for illegal immigrants.
August 3, 2010
67% Say Disclosure of Afghanistan War Secrets Hurts U.S. National Security
The Obama administration is wrestling with the illegal disclosure on the Internet of thousands of secret documents related to the war in Afghanistan, and 67% of U.S. voters believe the release of this kind of information hurts national security.
August 3, 2010
South Carolina Senate: DeMint (R) 62%, Greene (D) 20%
Mystery man Alvin Greene has been the subject of more media coverage this election cycle than any other political candidate, but right now he trails incumbent Republican Jim DeMint by over 40 points in South Carolina’s U.S. Senate contest.
