Arpaio Is Strongest GOP Candidate in 2010 Arizona Governor’s Race
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is the Republicans’ best shot at holding onto the Arizona governorship in 2010 against likely Democratic candidate Terry Goddard.
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November 23, 2009
November 22, 2009
49% in California Favor Legalizing, Taxing Pot
The plurality of voters in California continues to support legalizing and taxing marijuana in order to solve some of the state’s ongoing budget problems.
November 21, 2009
56% in New York Say State Likely To Be Bankrupt By Year’s End
New York voters aren’t very optimistic about the financial solvency of their state, but they're also sending their elected representatives mixed signals. They oppose budget cuts in a couple key areas but are against tax hikes even more.
November 21, 2009
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls: Week Ending November 21, 2009
The 2010 mid-term elections are now less than a year away, and this past week highlighted some of the story lines already in play - the ideological divide in the Republican Party, the ongoing national health care debate, Guantanamo and rising unemployment.
November 20, 2009
55% in New York Oppose Civilian Terror Trials
Just 35% of New York State voters agree with Attorney General Eric Holder’s decision to try the confessed mastermind of the 9/11 terror attacks and five other suspected terrorists in a civilian court in New York City rather than before a military tribunal.
November 20, 2009
2010 California Senate: Boxer Still Leads Fiorina, DeVore
Little has changed in the 2010 U.S. Senate race in California over the past month, as incumbent Democrat Barbara Boxer maintains steady leads over two of the top Republican opponents.
November 20, 2009
2010 Arizona GOP Primary: McCain 45%, Hayworth 43%
Senator John McCain’s future in the U.S. Senate may be a little less assured than previously thought.
November 19, 2009
2010 New York Senate: Gillibrand 45%, Pataki 42%
There’s been virtually no change over the past two months in the hypothetical Election 2010 Senate match-up in New York State between Democratic incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand and former Governor George Pataki. Including the fact that Pataki still hasn’t announced for the race.
November 19, 2009
47% Trust Private Sector More Than Government To Keep Health Care Costs Down, Quality Up
While the Senate is now preparing to debate Democratic Leader Harry Reid's 2000-plus-page version of the health care reform plan, 47% of Americans still believe the private sector rather than the federal government has the best chance of keeping health care costs down and the quality of medical care up.
November 19, 2009
2010 California Governor: Brown 41%, Whitman 41%
State Attorney General Jerry Brown is the only major Democrat still running for governor of California next year, and now he’s tied with Republican hopeful Meg Whitman at 41% each in the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state.
November 18, 2009
Just 18% Say Legal System Worries Too Much About National Security
U.S. voters seem slightly less concerned about the legal niceties when it comes to protecting America from attack.
November 18, 2009
45% Say Passage of Health Care Plan Will Drive Up Cost of Drugs
Forty-five percent (45%) of Americans say the cost of prescription drugs will go up if the health care plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats becomes law.
November 18, 2009
Cuomo, Giuliani Virtually Tied in 2010 NY Governor Race
State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is still the most formidable candidate in next year’s gubernatorial race in New York, but he barely squeaks by if Rudy Giuliani is his Republican opponent. Two months ago, Cuomo had a 19-point lead on the former New York City mayor.
November 18, 2009
62% Now Have Favorable View of Michelle Obama
Sixty-two percent (62%) of U.S. voters have a favorable opinion of First Lady Michelle Obama, including 41% who regard her very favorably. The overall number is up four points from October and represents her highest favorable ratings in several months.
November 17, 2009
51% Oppose Decision To Try Terrorists in New York City
Fifty-one percent (51%) of U.S. voters oppose the Obama administration’s decision to try the confessed chief planner of the 9/11 attacks and other suspected terrorists in a civilian court in New York City.
November 16, 2009
Only 20% Say What’s Good for China’s Economy Good for U.S.
Twenty percent (20%) of Americans think what is good for China’s economy is good for the U.S. economy, as President Obama meets with Chinese leaders this week in an effort to ease economic tensions between the two nations.
November 16, 2009
Support for Congressional Health Care Proposal Up to 47%, 49% Opposed
Forty-seven percent (47%) of voters now favor the health care plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats. With the exception of bounces following nationally televised presidential appeals, that’s the highest level of support measured for the legislative effort all year.
November 16, 2009
42% in Minnesota For Pawlenty, 46% Against If He’s GOP Presidential Candidate
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty might want to focus his reported interest in the White House a little more at home for right now.
November 16, 2009
59% of GOP Voters Say Palin Shares Their Values
Fifty-nine percent (59%) of Republican voters say former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin shares the values of most GOP voters throughout the nation.
November 16, 2009
2010 Minnesota Governor: Coleman Leads GOP; Dayton, Rybak Tops Among Democrats
The front-runner in Minnesota’s 2010 Republican gubernatorial primary is a candidate who isn’t even the race yet, while Democrats are evenly divided between two of their most prominent contenders.
