Is Rasmussen Better Than its Reputation?
August 31, 2010 · 8:00 AM EDT
There isn’t a lot of consensus in Washington, D.C., but party operatives on both sides of the aisle as well as members of the media seem to be united in their distrust of polls conducted by Rasmussen Reports. But with new polling by a Democratic firm in three key states showing identical results, is it time for a re-evaluation of Rasmussen?
The most common criticism is that Rasmussen’s numbers favor Republicans. Because of the proliferation of Rasmussen’s polling, the firm’s numbers inevitably come up in discussion of any competitive statewide race in the country but are then quickly dismissed.
That might be unwise now.
An Aug. 16 Rasmussen survey in the highly competitive Senate race in Pennsylvania showed former Rep. Pat Toomey (R) ahead of Rep. Joe Sestak (D) by 8 points, 48 percent to 40 percent. A poll taken during the same time (Aug. 14-16) by Democratic firm Public Policy Polling showed Toomey with a 9-point advantage, 45 percent to 36 percent.
In June, Rasmussen had Toomey ahead of Sestak by 6 points, while PPP had the race tied.
Rasmussen and PPP also showed identical results in the Keystone State’s race…
Gubernatorial Update (August 27, 2010)
August 27, 2010 · 8:56 AM EDT
Republican prospects have taken a hit in the races for governor in Colorado and Connecticut putting a dent in the potential for a huge year for the GOP. Republicans are still in strong position but we’re revising our outlook downward slightly from a minimum GOP gain of eight seats…
2010 Gubernatorial Ratings (August 27, 2010)
August 27, 2010 · 9:55 AM EDT
Debt: One Campaign Issue Parties Are Very Familiar With
August 26, 2010 · 1:00 PM EDT
Even with the economy and ballooning national debt at the top of voters’ minds this fall, don’t be surprised when the Republican and Democratic campaign committees dig into the red to help pay for expensive television ads across the country.
Extending a line of credit is a common…
Missouri 4: Incumbent Security?
PremiumAugust 25, 2010 · 9:35 PM EDT
Ike Skelton isn’t going to be able to run as a fresh face. The Democratic congressman was first elected to Congress in 1976 when Jimmy Carter was winning the White House. But he will run as a proven commodity that has delivered for the military interests of Missouri’s 4th…
