Connecticut's Dodd Trails Potential GOP Foe by 10
Longtime Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd, tarnished by last year's financial blow-up, continues to struggle as he prepares for a reelection bid in 2010.
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September 11, 2009
September 11, 2009
Voters Turn Negative On All Political Labels Except Reagan
"Progressive” is becoming more of a dirty word, but all political labels – except “being like Ronald Reagan” - are falling into disfavor with many U.S. voters, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
September 11, 2009
Following Speech, Support for Health Care Reform Up to 46%
President Obama’s speech to Congress Wednesday night has provided at least a short-term boost in support for the health care reform plan that he and congressional Democrats have proposed. But the bounce is partisan in nature, with the increase in support coming entirely from those in the president’s own party.
September 11, 2009
49% Say Impact of 9/11 Attacks Forgotten By Most Americans
Forty-nine percent (49%) of Americans believe that most of their fellow countrymen have already forgotten the impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in which 3,000 died.
September 10, 2009
There Are Just Some Countries Most Americans Don’t Want To Defend
Thirteen percent (13%) of Americans say the United States should provide military assistance to North Korea to help that country defend itself if it is attacked.
September 10, 2009
NJ Governor: Christie Leads Corzine by Eight
Republican challenger Chris Christie continues to lead incumbent Democrat Jon Corzine in the race for New Jersey governor.
September 10, 2009
44% Favor President’s Health Care Plan, 53% Oppose
Views of the health care plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats remain largely unchanged since late July. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey conducted Tuesday and Wednesday nights finds that 44% favor the plan while 53% are opposed. These numbers are little different than those in late August.
September 10, 2009
Colorado Senate: Bennet in Close Race with Two Potential Challengers
Colorado’s appointed U.S. Senator Michael Bennet finds himself in a toss-up with two potential Republican challengers, Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck and Aurora City Councilman Ryan Frazier.
September 10, 2009
Ritter Struggles in 2010 Colorado Governor Match-ups
Bill Ritter trounced his Republican opponent to win Colorado’s governorship in 2006, but now in a state that has been trending Democratic and even hosted the party’s national convention last year, the incumbent Democrat may be facing problems in his 2010 reelection bid.
September 10, 2009
Massachusetts Voters Not Ready for Senator Schilling
In Boston, Curt Schilling will always be a hero for helping the Red Sox win the 2004 World Series and ending the “Curse of the Bambino.” But that’s not enough for Massachusetts voters to think he belongs in the U.S. Senate.
September 9, 2009
Massachusetts Voters Now Divided Over Naming of Interim Senator
Support has fallen for the naming of an interim senator to replace the late Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy until a special election can be held, with Massachusetts voters now evenly divided over the idea.
September 9, 2009
A Review of Public Opinion on Health Care Reform Prior to the President's Speech
When the public debate over health care reform began in earnest in June, 50% of voters nationwide supported the legislative effort and 45% were opposed. By August, support had fallen to 43% and opposition had risen to 53%. Since then, opinions seem to have stabilized in advance of President Obama’s address to Congress tonight.
September 9, 2009
58% Favor Free Schooling for Doctors Who Will Serve The Poor
Fifty-eight percent (58%) of voters favor a plan to provide a free medical school education for doctors who agree to serve five years helping those living in poverty without health insurance.
September 9, 2009
78% Say All Americans Should Be Able To Buy The Health Insurance That Congress Has
Seventy-eight percent (78%) of U.S. voters say every American should be allowed to purchase the same health insurance plan that members of Congress use.
September 9, 2009
Many Americans See Old Enemies As Friends – Defensively Speaking
Most Americans aren’t carrying a grudge about D-Day and Pearl Harbor these days, that’s for sure. But the war in Vietnam is still obviously a sore subject.
September 9, 2009
Coakley Takes Early Lead In Race To Fill Kennedy’s Senate Seat
State Attorney General Martha Coakley is the early leader in the Democratic race to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by the death of longtime Massachusetts Senator Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy.
September 8, 2009
53% Say Limiting Malpractice Awards Would Reduce Health Care Costs
Fifty-three percent (53%) of U.S. voters say restricting jury awards in medical malpractice lawsuits would significantly reduce the cost of health care in the United States.
September 8, 2009
52% of Insured Americans Say They’d Have to Switch Coverage if Health Care Reform Passes
As President Obama prepares for a major speech on Wednesday to relaunch his health care reform initiative, polling data continues to show that many Americans remain skeptical of the details.
September 7, 2009
83% Say Proof of Citizenship Should Be Required to Get Government Health Aid
The health care plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats contains many controversial items that divide the general public. However, one area of consensus among the public is the desire to restrict government health care benefits to U.S. citizens only.
September 7, 2009
47% Blame Global Warming on Planetary Trends, Not Humans
Forty-seven percent (47%) of U.S. voters say global warming is caused by long-term planetary trends rather than human activity.
