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January 4, 2008

Unaffiliated Voters Often Trust Democrats Over Republicans; Domestic Concerns Trump Foreign Policy

Voters continue to trust Democrats more than Republicans on most key issues, according to the latest data from a Rasmussen Reports tracking poll.

January 4, 2008

There Are No National Frontrunners

On the morning after the Iowa caucuses, the victories of Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee have created a political world without frontrunners.

January 3, 2008

Market Update: Iowa Shakes Up the Race

Immediate reaction to the results from Iowa has shaken up both the Republican and Democratic races for the White House.

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January 1, 2008

Partisan Trends: Number of Republicans in U.S. Increases in December to Two-Year High

The number of Americans who consider themselves to be Republicans jumped nearly two percentage points in December to 34.2%. That’s the largest market share for the Republican brand in nearly two years, since January 2006.

December 14, 2007

Generic Congressional Ballot: Democrats 46% Republicans 36%

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that, if the Congressional Election were held today, 46% of American voters say they would vote for the Democrat in their district and 36% would opt for the Republican.

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December 9, 2007

60% Say American Society Fair and Decent, 28% Disagree

Sixty percent (60%) of likely voters believe that American society is generally fair and decent. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 28% disagree and say society is generally unfair and discriminatory.On this question, there are significant partisan and demographic differences.

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December 2, 2007

Partisan Identification: 37.4% Democrat 32.5% Republican

During the month of November, 37.4% of Americans considered themselves to be Democrats, 32.5% said they were Republicans, and 30.2% were not affiliated with either major party.

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December 2, 2007

23% Say United States Heading in Right Direction

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 23% of American voters believe the United States is heading in the right direction. That’s up two points since September, but 71% still believe the nation has gotten off on the wrong track.

November 29, 2007

Confidence in War on Terror Near Highest Level of Bush’s Second Term

Confidence in the War on Terror increased for the fourth straight month in November and is now near the highest level of President Bush’s second term in office.

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November 23, 2007

Health Care is Top Issue for Most Democrats, National Security for Most Republicans

The latest Rasmussen Reports tracking poll of electoral issues confirms that Democrats tend to place the most emphasis on domestic issues, Republicans on national security and immigration.

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November 8, 2007

Generic Congressional Ballot: Democrats 46% Republicans 35%

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that, if the Congressional Election were held today, 46% of American voters say they would vote for the Democrat in their district and 35% would opt for the Republican.

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November 2, 2007

48% Say Americas’ Best Days Have Come and Gone

Forty-eight percent (48%) of voters now say that the best days for the USA have come and gone. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that just 37% believe the nation’s best days are still to come.

November 2, 2007

Partisan Identification: Democrats 37.3% Republicans 32.7%

During the month of October, 37.3% of Americans considered themselves to be Democrats, 32.7% said they were Republicans, and 30.0% were not affiliated with either major party.

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October 30, 2007

47% Say Congress Doing a Poor Job

The U.S. Congress has done little in recent weeks to improve perceptions of its performance. Just 16% of likely think it's doing an Excellent (2%) or Good (14%) job, while 35% are willing to call the legislature's performance Fair.

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October 25, 2007

43% Say U.S. Winning the War on Terror, 30% Say Terrorists Are Winning

The latest Rasmussen Reports tracking poll finds that 43% of Americans now say the U.S.

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October 24, 2007

Democrats Have Edge on Two-of-Three Top Issues

The latest Rasmussen Reports tracking poll of issues shows Democrats with the advantage on two out of the three issues that most widely affect voters' decision-making.

October 6, 2007

Generic Congressional Ballot: Democrats 48% Republicans 36%

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that, if the Congressional Election were held today, 48% of American voters say they would vote for the Democrat in their district and 36% would opt for the Republican.

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October 6, 2007

Party Affiliation: Dem 37.2% GOP 32.6%

During the month of September, 37.2% of Americans considered themselves to be Democrats, 32.6% said they were Republicans, and 30.2% were not affiliated with either major party.

September 28, 2007

21% Say Nation Heading In Right Direction

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 21% of American voters believe the United States is heading in the right direction. That’s up a point from a month ago but down from 27% a year ago and from 43% in Election 2004.

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September 28, 2007

Congressional Ratings: 2% Excellent 13% Good

Fifteen percent (15%) of voters believe that Congress is doing an excellent (2%) or a good (13%) job.