Posted Jun 28, 2013 at 8:17 AM by Maurice Berger
Arkansas looks like to tough hold for Democrats in the 2014 US Senate cycle. A new poll by Basswood Research in the state reports that Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor just edges likely GOP challenger Tom Cotton, 41% to 40%.
Tagged: Election 2014, US Senate RACE CHART, Arkansas
Posted Jun 27, 2013 at 8:59 AM by Maurice Berger
A new poll by NBC News/Marist Poll reports thar former Rep. Anthony Weiner is now ahead of former frontrunner Christine Quinn in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary by +5%--25% to 20%.
Tagged: New York City mayor, US Mayors RACE CHART, New York
Posted Jun 26, 2013 at 8:07 AM by Maurice Berger
A new poll by Quinnipiac in Ohio reports that President Obama's job approval has dropped to 40%, with 57% disapproving, his lowest rating ever in the state.
Tagged: President Barack Obama, presidential approval ratings, Ohio
Posted Jun 25, 2013 at 8:53 AM by Maurice Berger
A final Suffolk poll in today's special election for U.S. Senate in Massachusettes reports that Democrat Rep. Edward Markey maintains a comfortable lead over Republican Gabriel Gomez, 52% to 42%. The results are in sync with other polls posted by PollTrack over the past week.
Tagged: Election 2013, US Senate RACE CHART, Massachusetts
Posted Jun 24, 2013 at 8:24 AM by Maurice Berger
A new poll by Western New England University reports that Democratic Rep. Ed Markey leads Republican Gabriel Gomez by +8% in tomorrow's special U.S. Senate election, 49% to 41%, with 9% undecided. With other polls showing Markey well ahead and at or near the 50% mark, it appears likely that he will win.
Tagged: Election 2013, US Senate RACE CHART, Massachusetts
Posted Jun 20, 2013 at 9:10 AM by Maurice Berger
A new survey by Time magazine reports that 42% of Americans say there is little difference between President Obama and former President George W. Bush in the way they are handling the issue of protecting Americans' privacy.
Tagged: national security
Posted Jun 19, 2013 at 7:19 AM by Maurice Berger
A new poll by Stockton College in New Jersey reports that GOP Gov. Chris Christie is way ahead of Democratic challenger Barbara Buono in his race for re-election, 64% to 24%.
Tagged: Election 2013, US Governor RACE CHART, New Jersey
Posted Jun 18, 2013 at 7:12 AM by Maurice Berger
A new poll by the Boston Globe reports that Democratic Rep. Edward Markey holds a significant lead over GOP rival Gabriel Gomez, 54% to 41%, in the final week of the special U.S. Senate election.
Tagged: Election 2013, US Senate RACE CHART, Massachusetts
Posted Jun 17, 2013 at 12:42 AM by Maurice Berger
A new survey by Harper Polling in Massachusetts reports that Democratic Rep. Ed Markey holds a significant 12% lead over Republican Gabriel Gomez, 49% to 37%.
Tagged: Election 2013, US Senate RACE CHART, Massachusetts
Posted Jun 14, 2013 at 2:00 AM by Maurice Berger
A new poll by Monmouth in New Jersey reports that Cory Booker holds a commanding lead among potential voters in the August Democratic primary for US Senate. Booker crushes his opponents at 63%, compared to 10% for Rush Holt, 8% for Frank Pallone, and 6% for Sheila Oliver.
Tagged: Election 2013, US Senate RACE CHART, New Jersey
Posted Jun 13, 2013 at 9:51 AM by Maurice Berger
A new poll by Washington Post/ABC News reports that "57% of Americans support allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally, and 63% say the federal government should give the same benefits to legally married gays that it gives to other married couples."
Tagged: gay rights, gay marriage
Posted Jun 12, 2013 at 9:38 AM by Maurice Berger
According to a new poll by Gallup, "while economic liberalism remains stagnant, the percentage of Americans describing their social views as "liberal" or "very liberal" has achieved a new peak of 30% --
in line with Gallup's recent finding that Americans are more accepting
on a number of moral issues. 35% of Americans say they are conservative or very
conservative on social issues and 32% self-identify as socially
moderate."
Tagged: conservative voters, moderate voters, liberal
Posted Jun 11, 2013 at 9:40 AM by Maurice Berger
According to a survey by Gallup, "41% of Americans now characterize their economic views as 'conservative' or "' conservative,' the lowest since President
Barack Obama took office in 2009 and on par with where views were in May
2008. This year's down tick in the percentage of Americans identifying
as economically conservative has been accompanied by an uptick in the
percentage identifying as economically moderate -- now 37% of Americans,
up from 32% last year. The percentage of Americans calling themselves economic liberals has
remained virtually unchanged from last year at 19%, and has not
fluctuated much since 2001."
Tagged: conservative voters, economy, moderate voters, liberal
Posted Jun 10, 2013 at 9:19 AM by Maurice Berger
A survey by Public Policy Polling in Massachusetts reports that Democrat Rep. Ed Markey leads Republican Gabriel Gomez by 8% in the special U.S. Senate race, 47% to 39%. A University of Massachusett poll reports an 11% lead for Markey, pool51% to 40%.
Tagged: Election 2013, US Senate RACE CHART, Massachusetts
Posted Jun 07, 2013 at 12:55 PM by Maurice Berger
According to Gallup, 68% of "Americans say the United States should not use
military action in Syria to attempt to end the civil war there if
diplomatic and economic efforts fail, while 24% would favor U.S.
military involvement." Here is Gallup's breakdown:

Tagged: Syria, military action, military
Posted Jun 05, 2013 at 12:15 PM by Maurice Berger
A new survey by Quinnipiac poll reports that of the three controversies associated with the President --
Benghazi, IRS targeting, and the seizing of reporter phone records -- 44% of
voters see the IRS probe as the most significant. 24% cite Benghazi
and 15% the records seizure.
Tagged: President Barack Obama, taxes
Posted Jun 04, 2013 at 9:51 AM by Maurice Berger
A new poll by Public Policy Polling in Virginia reports that Democrat Terry McAuliffe leads Republican Ken Cuccinelli in the race for goverrnor, 42% to 37%.
Tagged: Election 2013, US Governor RACE CHART, Virginia
Posted Jun 03, 2013 at 9:35 AM by Maurice Berger
A new poll by Quinnipiac reports that Hillary Clinton remains in a very strong position for the 2016 presidential cycle. Pitting her against two hypothetical GOP challengers, her numbers are very strong: She leads both Jeb Bush (48% to 40%) and Sen. Rand Paul (49% to 41%) by eight
points.
Tagged: 2016, Hillary Clinton, Jeb Bush