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May 28, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary: Clinton 35% Obama 26%

For the third straight week, New York Senator Hillary Clinton enjoys 35% support among those likely to vote in a Democratic Presidential Primary.

May 26, 2007

New York 2008: Clinton 50% Giuliani 29% Bloomberg 15%

In the unlikely event that three New York politicians are on the Presidential ballot in 2008, their home state will stay true to its partisan roots.

May 25, 2007

NY Times/CBS Poll Finds that 69% Believe Illegal Immigrants Should Be Prosecuted

A New York Times/CBS News poll released yesterday found that 69% of adults believe illegal immigrants should “be prosecuted and deported for being in the U.S. illegally.”

May 25, 2007

CT 2008: Clinton 40% Giuliani 40% Bloomberg 9%

In a three-way match-up in CT, Hillary Clinton and Rudy Giuliani are tied at 40%. NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, an independent candidate, is at 9%.

May 24, 2007

Bloomberg Reaches 23% as Third Party Hopeful in NJ

As a third party Presidential hopeful, NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg earns from 13% to 23% of the vote in a poll of NJ Likely Voters.

May 24, 2007

Dems Trusted More Than GOPs on 10 Key Issues

Dems are currently trusted more than GOPs on all ten issues measured in Rasmussen Reports tracking surveys.

May 24, 2007

Obama Leads Romney by 12, Thompson by 7

The latest survey of the presidential race shows Barack Obama leading Mitt Romney 49% to 37%.

May 23, 2007

Just 26% Favor Senate Immigration Plan

Initial public reaction to the immigration proposal being debated in the Senate is decidedly negative.

May 23, 2007

Obama Enjoys Highest Level of Base Support for Second Straight Month—33% Will Definitely Vote for Him

Thirty-three percent (33%) of American voters say they’ll definitely vote for Senator Barack Obama (D) if he’s on the Presidential ballot in November 2008.

May 23, 2007

Election 2008: Edwards Leads GOP's Thompson, Romney by 20+ Points

The latest Rasmussen Reports Election 2008 survey shows former North Carolina Senator John Edwards (D) leading former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson (R) 53% to 32%.

May 22, 2007

2008 Republican Presidential Primary: Giuliani 26% McCain 18% Romney 15%

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows little change at the top of the Republican Presidential field, but former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has gained some ground on the frontrunners.

May 21, 2007

Bush Ratings Tumble When Immigration Dominates the News

Each time immigration reform dominates the news. President Bush’s Job Approval ratings tumble to new lows.

May 21, 2007

49% Say Obama May Be Next President

Forty-nine percent (49%) of Americans say it’s Somewhat or Very Likely that Barack Obama will be elected President in 2008.

May 21, 2007

Americans Cautiously Optimistic About France

Forty-three percent (43%) believe that France and the U.S. will become closer allies following the election of Nicolas Sarkozy as President of France.

May 21, 2007

23% Agree with Pope on Denying Communion to Pro-Choice Politicians

Pope Benedict XVI is viewed favorably by 44% of American adults and unfavorably by 26%. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey found that 30% have no opinion one way or the other.

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May 21, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary: Clinton 35% Obama 25%

New York Senator Hillary Clinton has a double-digit solid lead over all challengers in her quest for the Democratic Presidential nomination.

May 18, 2007

Congress Ratings Improve: 26% Say Good or Excellent

Twenty-six percent (26%) of American voters believe that Congress is doing a good or an excellent job.

May 17, 2007

Clinton Leads Both Thompson and Romney by Three Points

Senator & Former First Lady Hillary Clinton leads actor and former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson by three percentage points.

May 16, 2007

Election 2008: Edwards (D) 47% Giuliani (R) 45%

John Edwards leads Rudy Giuliani by only two points, 47% to 45%.

May 15, 2007

2008 Republican Presidential Primary: Giuliani 25% McCain 18% Thompson 15%

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani continues to lead the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.