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May 14, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary: Clinton 35% Obama 33%

For the fourth time in five weeks, a survey of Likely Democratic Primary Voters shows Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama within two points of each other.

May 10, 2007

56% Support Enforcement Only Immigration Approach

Fifty-six percent (56%) of American adults favor an enforcement-only approach to immigration reform.

May 9, 2007

Obama Neck-and-Neck with Giuliani

Barack Obama is within a single point of Rudy Giuliani.

May 8, 2007

58% Say Competitive Third Party Good for USA

Fifty-eight percent (58%) of American adults say it would be good for the United States to have a truly competitive third political party.

May 8, 2007

2008 Republican Presidential Primary: Giuliani 25% McCain 17% Thompson 16%

The race for the Republican Presidential nomination is getting closer. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani remains on top, but his lead has fallen to single digits.

May 7, 2007

Few Americans Paying Attention to DC Madam Story

The DC Madam and her phone records with 10,000 clients has created quite a stir in the nation’s capitol.

May 7, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary: Clinton 34% Obama 26%

In the first poll completed since the Democratic Presidential hopefuls met in South Carolina to debate, New York Senator Hillary Clinton has regained the lead in her quest for the White House.

May 4, 2007

22% Believe Bush Knew About 9/11 Attacks in Advance

Democrats in America are evenly divided on the question of whether George W. Bush knew about the 9/11 terrorist attacks in advance.

May 4, 2007

Election 2008: Clinton Ties Giuliani 45% to 45%

In the race for the presidency, Senator Hillary Clinton (D) and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) are now tied 45% to 45%.

May 3, 2007

39% Say Congress Subpoenaed Secretary Rice Mostly to Embarrass White House

Americans are evenly divided as to why Congress is subpoenaing Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice about pre-war intelligence.

May 2, 2007

Poll: Americans Still See Controlling the Borders as Top Immigration Concern

A year ago, many Beltway pundits were stunned when May Day protests for illegal immigrants failed to move public policy in the expected manner.

May 1, 2007

2008 Republican Presidential Primary - Giuliani 30% McCain 14% Thompson 14%

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani remains on top in the race for the GOP nomination and now enjoys support from 30% of Likely Voters.

April 30, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary - Obama 32% Clinton 30%

For the first time in the Election 2008 season, somebody other than New York Senator Hillary Clinton is on top in the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination.

April 29, 2007

52% Oppose Veto of Iraq Funding Bill

President Bush has said he will veto an Iraq funding bill setting a timeline for withdrawal from Iraq.

April 28, 2007

Poll: 43% Believe Gonzales Should Resign

The good news for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is that the bad news hasn’t gotten any worse.

April 27, 2007

Voters See Dem Candidates as Politically Liberal

Democrats see the men and women competing for their party’s Presidential nomination as politically moderate.

April 26, 2007

57% Favor Immediate Troop Withdrawal or Firm Deadline

Most (57%) American voters now favor either an immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq (37%) or a firm deadline for their withdrawal (20%).

April 26, 2007

Public Opinion of McCain Falls to New Low

Public perceptions of Arizona Senator John McCain (R) have declined in recent months.

April 25, 2007

Election 2008: Giuliani (R) 46% Obama (D) 43%

A survey finds former Rudy Giuliani clinging to a narrow lead over Barack Obama in an early Presidential match-up.

April 24, 2007

Poll: 59% Agree with Clinton's Tax Plan

Fifty-nine percent (59%) of American adults agree with New York Senator Hillary Clinton’s call to raise taxes on wealthy Americans. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 31% are opposed.