Sentiments continues downward trend despite savings at the gas pump. 

Hillary Clinton leads Bernie Sanders, while Donald Trump leads rivals Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio, with John Kasich and Ben Carson trailing.

Clinton leads Trump; tied with Cruz, Rubio; but Virginians "feel the Bern" (at least for now)

Virginians favor some ethics reforms and racial balance in redistricting but offer mixed views on gun control efforts

Strong Virginia labor market, low mortgage rates, declining prices for goods and services drive housing market optimism.

In Virginia, likely Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is tied with Republican hopeful Ben Carson and statistically tied with Marco Rubio, but leads Donald Trump, Jeb Bush, Carly Fiorina, and Ted Cruz. Also, Virginians favor reinstating parole and other criminal justice reforms. 

Consumers plan to spend the same amount of money or more this holiday season, compared with other years.

Real estate market remains strong. Buyers concerned about future in Southwest Virginia market.

Va. Index of Consumer Sentiment ties February 2015 record level despite a tepid statewide economy. The primary cause of optimism is rising income.

Among Virginians, likely Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump, but is in a virtual tie with Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio and Scott Walker. The RC Poll also looks at controversies around the Confederate Battle Flag and Planned Parenthood.