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Walking Remains Favorite Fall Weekend Activity
With fall colors nearing their October peak, most Americans say their favorite weekend enjoyment is a long walk outside.
With fall colors nearing their October peak, most Americans say their favorite weekend enjoyment is a long walk outside.The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 73% of adults say it is likely they will take a long walk on a fall weekend, with 40% saying it is Very Likely. These findings haven’t changed much since 2008, when 67% said they were likely to take a long walk on a fall weekend.
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40% Expect Conviction for Ilhan Omar
Last week’s raid on the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar made headlines, but most voters don’t expect the Minnesota Democrat to be convicted of federal crimes – in part because more than a fifth of them don’t seem to know who she is.
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Daily Presidential Tracking Poll
The Rasmussen five daily Presidential Tracking Poll, Sponsored by Matt Towery's "The Honoring of Ignorance - The 7 Mirages Destroying America" for Wednesday shows...
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Democrats Maintain Edge on Social Security
Voters continue trusting Democrats more to handle Social Security, and consider it an important issue for the midterm elections.
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Election 2026: Alaska Senate
Democratic challenger Mary Peltola has taken a narrow lead over Alaska’s incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan in a contest where ranked-choice voting will determine the winner with four names on the November ballot.
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Right Direction or Wrong Track
Thirty-six percent (36%) 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 October 15, 2026.
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Election 2026: Ohio Senate
Incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted has moved ahead of former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in the special election for a U.S. Senate seat in Ohio.
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Generic Congressional Ballot
The Democratic Party’s lead over Republicans has narrowed to four points in the battle to control the House of Representatives.
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40% Expect Conviction for Ilhan Omar
Last week’s raid on the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar made headlines, but most voters don’t expect the Minnesota Democrat to be convicted of federal crimes – in part because more than a fifth of them don’t seem to know who she is.
Daily Presidential Tracking Poll
Democrats Maintain Edge on Social Security
Election 2026: Alaska Senate
Right Direction or Wrong Track
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Gas Prices: 47% Paying More Than $4.50 Per Gallon
Americans remain concerned about gasoline prices, which remain higher than before the U.S. began its war with Iran.
Housing Market Confidence Still Rising
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Declines Again in September
More Now See U.S. Economy as Unfair
30% See Higher Stock Market Ahead
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