Republican Presidential Race Wide Open Despite Surface Stability
On the surface, the race for the Republican nomination appears to have stabilized in recent weeks.
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July 23, 2007
July 23, 2007
As Dems Gather in SC, Debates Have Little Impact
As the Democratic Presidential candidates gather for yet another debate—this time in Charleston, South Carolina—some may be wondering if it’s worth the effort.
July 23, 2007
Obama, Clinton, Thompson Enjoy Top Levels of Core Support
Only three of ten leading Presidential candidates can count on base support from at least 25% of voters. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone poll found that 29% would definitely vote for Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) if he is on the ballot in 2008.
July 22, 2007
Associated Press, MSNBC and CNBC Seen as Having Liberal Bias
In the final poll of a series measuring perceptions of media bias, the Associated Press, local television stations, MSNBC, and CNBC are all perceived as tilting to the left when reporting the news.
July 22, 2007
53% Say It’s Too Easy to Get on Welfare
While most Americans say the government should do more to combat poverty, most also say that it’s too easy for people to receive welfare payments in the United States.
July 20, 2007
Presidential Match-Up: Edwards Leads Romney and McCain
Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards (D) is struggling in the race for his party’s Presidential nomination, but he holds a solid lead over several leading Republican candidates in general election match-ups.
July 20, 2007
Reid 27% Favorable Pelosi 40%
The latest Rasmussen Reports survey found that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is viewed favorably by 27% of American voters.
July 19, 2007
Election 2008: Obama 47% Romney 38%
The latest Rasmussen Reports survey shows Barack Obama (D) leading Mitt Romney (R) by nine percentage points, 47% to 38%.
July 19, 2007
56% Say Government Doing Too Little to Combat Poverty
Fifty-six percent (56%) of American voters say the government is doing too little to combat poverty in this nation.
July 18, 2007
Senate Vote on Iraq in Line With Public Opinion
The Senate today narrowly turned back a Democratic proposal mandating troop withdrawals from Iraq.
July 18, 2007
Obama 47% McCain 38%
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone poll finds Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) with a nine point lead over Arizona Senator John McCain (R).
July 17, 2007
38% Say U.S. Will Be Less Safe Following Iraq Troop Withdrawal; 17% Say Nation Will Be Safer
Thirty-eight percent (38%) of American adults believe that the withdrawal of combat troops from Iraq will make the U.S. less safe than it is today.
July 17, 2007
Presidential Match-Up: Biden Trails Giuliani by Nine, Thompson by Two
A new survey shows leading GOP contender Mayor Rudy Giuliani leading third-tier Democratic hopeful Joseph Biden 46% to 37%.
July 17, 2007
Though GOP Gains Ground, Democrats Still Trusted More on Most Issues
Even on Taxes, traditionally a political strong point for the GOP, voters continue to trust Democrats more than Republicans.
July 16, 2007
National Poll: Clinton, Obama Still in a League of Their Own
A national telephone survey conducted over the seven days ending July 15 shows no changes at the top of the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination. For the second straight week, New York Senator Hillary Clinton remains the clear frontrunner.
July 16, 2007
Thompson, Giuliani on Top in GOP poll: Can Thompson Last?
A survey shows former Fred Thompson and Rudy Giuliani are still neck and neck in the race for of the Republican Presidential nomination.
July 16, 2007
51% Say Wait Till September for Iraq Policy Change
Fifty-one percent (51%) of American voters say that the United States should wait for the September progress report before making major policy changes in Iraq.
July 15, 2007
Clinton Favorables Up, McCain and Romney Down
New York Senator Hillary Clinton has been in the national spotlight for an amazing fifteen years. That means some Election 2008 voters were in pre-school when Clinton first moved into the White House in 1993 and just about everyone has an opinion of the former First Lady.
July 15, 2007
New York Times, Washington Post, and Local Newspapers Seen as Having Liberal Bias
A Rasmussen Reports survey on perceptions of media bias found that Americans tend to believe that the New York Times, Washington Post, and their local newspaper all show a bias in favor of liberals.
July 14, 2007
Public Divided on Fairness Doctrine
Americans are evenly divided as to whether or not the government should “require all radio and television stations to offer equal amounts of conservative and liberal political commentary.”
