31% in California Approve of Governor’s Job Performance
Only 31% of voters in California approve of the job Arnold Schwarzenegger is doing as governor, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Likely Voters in the state.
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September 25, 2010
September 25, 2010
North Dakota Senate: Hoeven (R) Remains Far Ahead of Potter (D)
For now, Republican John Hoeven faces little competition in his bid to win the North Dakota Senate seat now held by retiring Democrat Byron Dorgan.
September 25, 2010
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls Ending September 24, 2010
The president and his party had another tough week. But, let’s face it, it’s a tough season for incumbents in general.
September 25, 2010
Shelby (R) Is Clear Frontrunner in Alabama Senate Race
Alabama Senator Richard Shelby remains on track for reelection with a nearly 30-point lead over his Democratic challenger William Barnes.
September 24, 2010
22% in Illinois Consider Themselves Part of Tea Party
One-in-five Illinois voters (22%) consider themselves to be a part of the Tea Party movement.
September 24, 2010
Oklahoma Governor: Fallin (R) Earns Highest Support Yet
Republican Congresswoman Mary Fallin has jumped to a 26-point lead over Democrat Jari Askins in Okahoma’s gubernatorial race.
September 24, 2010
Call Me Reagan, Don’t Call Me Carter or George W.
Candidates, beware. If someone describes you as being like Ronald Reagan or even Bill Clinton, that’s a good thing in the minds of many voters. Comparisons to Jimmy Carter and George W. Bush are not so good.
September 24, 2010
Florida Governor: Scott (R) Pulls Slightly Ahead of Sink (D)
Republican businessman Rick Scott has moved to a six-point edge over Democrat Alex Sink and has hit the 50% support mark for the first time in Florida’s gubernatorial race.
September 24, 2010
Texas Governor: Perry (R) Continues To Hold Small Lead
Republican incumbent Rick Perry remains slightly ahead of Democratic challenger Bill White in his bid for reelection to an unprecedented third term as governor of Texas.
September 24, 2010
Minnesota Governor: Emmer (R), Dayton (D) Now In Near Tie
Republican Tom Emmer and Democrat Mark Dayton are virtually tied now in the race to be Minnesota’s next governor.
September 24, 2010
Haley (R) Still Runs Strong in South Carolina Governor’s Race
Republican Nikki Haley continues to hold a comfortable lead over Democrat Vincent Sheheen in South Carolina's gubernatorial race.
September 23, 2010
Bentley (R) Continues to Hold Solid Lead in Alabama Governor’s Race
Republican Robert Bentley continues to hold a 20-point lead over his Democratic opponent Ron Sparks in the race to be Alabama’s next governor.
September 23, 2010
61% in Florida Believe Cutting Taxes, Not Increasing Spending, Will Create More Jobs
Sixty-one percent (61%) of Likely Florida Voters feel cutting taxes is a better way to create new jobs than increasing government spending, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the Sunshine state.
September 23, 2010
Georgia Governor: Deal (R) Holds Narrower Lead Over Barnes (D)
Coming off his razor-thin Republican Primary runoff win on Tuesday, former Congressman Nathan Deal earns better than 50% support against Democrat Roy Barnes in Georgia's race for governor.
September 23, 2010
North Dakota House: Pomeroy (D) Still Trails Berg (R)
Republican challenger Rick Berg continues to hold a modest lead over Democratic Congressman Earl Pomeroy in North Dakota's U.S. House race.
September 23, 2010
Missouri Senate: Blunt (R) Remains Ahead of Carnahan (D)
Republican Congressman Roy Blunt still leads Democrat Robin Carnahan in Missouri’s race for the U.S. Senate.
September 22, 2010
Schumer (D) Holds More Than 20-Point Lead in New York Senate Race
New York Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer is running comfortably ahead of his Republican challenger in the first look at his bid for reelection since last week's party primaries.
September 22, 2010
Most Colorado Voters Favor Extension of Bush Tax Cuts
Most voters in Colorado (60%) feel the so-called Bush tax cuts that are scheduled to end December 31 should be extended, and they believe that extension should apply to everyone.
September 22, 2010
Maine Governor: LePage (R) Pulls Further Ahead of Mitchell (D), Cutler (I)
Republican Paul LePage earns his highest level of support yet in the race to be Maine’s next governor, moving this election from Leans GOP to Solid GOP in the Rasmussen Reports Election 2010 Senate Balance of Power Rankings.
September 22, 2010
Parnell (R) Jumps To 20-Point Lead in Alaska Governor’s Race
Incumbent Republican Sean Parnell again holds a 20-point lead on Democratic challenger Ethan Berkowitz in the race for governor of Alaska, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Likely Voters in the state.
