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November 24, 2007

With Many Voters Abstaining, Biden Manages Toss-ups with Giuliani, Romney

Democratic Senator Joe Biden isn't on the map of the Democratic nomination race. And almost 30% of likely voters nationwide don’t know enough to have an opinion of him.

November 23, 2007

Clinton Trails Giuliani, Barely Leads Thompson

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) enjoying a modest four-point lead of 46% to 42% over Senator Hillary Clinton (D).

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November 21, 2007

South Carolina: Clinton 43% Obama 33%

New York Senator Hillary Clinton leads Illinois Senator Barack Obama by ten percentage points in South Carolina’s Presidential Primary.

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November 21, 2007

South Carolina: Romney, Thompson Tied for Lead

Mitt Romney and Fred Thompson are tied for the lead in South Carolina's Republican Presidential Primary.

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November 20, 2007

Just 16% Want Voting Suggestions from Religious Leaders

Just 16% of American adults say that it is appropriate for local religious leaders to suggest who individuals should vote for on election day.

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November 20, 2007

63% Want Troops Home From Iraq Within Year

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 63% of Americans would like to see U.S. troops brought home from Iraq within a year.

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November 19, 2007

In Three-Way Match-ups, Clinton Leads GOP by Up to 24 Points in Empire State

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and former Senator Fred Thompson both get clobbered in the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey New York State voters.

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November 19, 2007

In Florida GOP Primary, Giuliani Leads, Romney Gains

Rudy Giuliani continues to lead the Republican Presidential Primary in Florida with 27% support in the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey.

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November 19, 2007

Florida: Clinton Still Leads Obama by 25

In September, New York Senator Hillary Clinton held a twenty-five percentage point lead over Illinois Senator Barack Obama in Florida’s Presidential Primary.

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November 19, 2007

In Match-ups with Clinton, Florida Voters Now Tilt Toward GOP

A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the presidential race in Florida shows former Big Apple Mayor Rudy Giuliani with a modest lead over Senator Hillary Clinton of 46% to 41%.

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November 19, 2007

Republicans Lead, Mostly, in Alabama Presidential and Senate Races

Democratic U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton trails three of four top Republican hopefuls in Alabama when voters consider possible general-election match-ups.

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November 19, 2007

How Important is Iowa for the Democrats?

While most Americans are preparing for Thanksgiving and the holiday season, the nation’s political junkies are eagerly anticipating the Iowa caucuses on January 3.

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November 19, 2007

Conservative Frontrunner Still Unclear Among Republican Candidates

At the beginning of 2007, a compelling narrative of the Republican race suggested that Rudy Giuliani and John McCain would compete to be the moderate candidate while Mitt Romney and some others would seek to become the conservative alternative.

November 18, 2007

Obama leads McCain by Three, Romney by Six

Democratic Senator Barack Obama now leads Republican Senator McCain 46% to 43%, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the presidential race.

November 16, 2007

40% Want Congress to Cut Off Funds Unless President Commits to Troop Withdrawals

Fifty-three percent (53%) of voters say they want U.S. combat troops out of Iraq by the end of 2008. However, a Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 40% want Congress to cut off funding if the President won’t go along with the plan. Fifty percent (50%) are opposed to Congress using the purse strings in this manner while 10% are not sure.

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November 16, 2007

Iowa: Romney 29% Huckabee 16% Giuliani 15%

Mitt Romney has extended his lead in the Iowa Republican Presidential Caucus for 2008 and three candidates are virtually tied for second place.

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November 15, 2007

Iowa Caucus: Clinton 29% Edwards 25% Obama 24%

Senator Hillary Clinton’s lead in Iowa has fallen seven points over the past few weeks. This is consistent with the six-point slide measured in New Hampshire. The latest Rasmussen Reports poll of the Iowa Democratic Caucus for 2008 finds Clinton on top with support from 29% of Likely Caucus Participants. That’s down from 33% in mid-October.

November 15, 2007

Obama in Toss-up with Giuliani, Modestly Leads Thompson

Senator Barack Obama (D) now leads former Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) 43% to 41%, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Obama posts a 47% to 42% lead over former Senator Fred Thompson (R).

November 14, 2007

Among Presidential Hopefuls, McCain Has Lowest Level of Core Opposition

With less than two months to go until the Iowa caucuses kick off the actual voting in Election 2008, Arizona Senator John McCain finds himself with the smallest level of core opposition among all the major Presidential candidates from both parties.

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November 14, 2007

Americans Unsure About Pakistan, But Concerned

As Pakistan struggles through a political crisis, 23% of Americans say that troubled nation is an ally of the United States. However, a Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 27% consider Pakistan an enemy. A plurality, 36%, say that Pakistan is somewhere in between and another 13% are not sure.