Politics

Trump Approval Index Month-by-Month

When tracking President Trump’s job approval on a daily basis, people sometimes get so caught up in the day-to-day fluctuations that they miss the bigger picture...

Business

Americans See Decline in Economic Opportunity

So far at least, Americans aren’t feeling any boost in economic opportunity from having President Donald Trump back in the White House.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 58% of American Adults say it is possible for anyone who really wants to work to find a job. That’s down from 63% last October, and well below April 2019, when an all-time high of 69% said anyone could find a job. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

Politics

Democrats Divided Over Party’s Direction

In the aftermath of last year’s election defeat, Democratic voters are divided over which way their party should go in the future. 

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 59% of Likely U.S. Voters believe the Democratic Party needs to be more moderate, while 27% think Democrats need to be more liberal, and 15% are not sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

Politics

Right Direction or Wrong Track

Forty-five percent (45%) of Likely U.S. Voters think the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey for the week ending March 27, 2025.