War on Terror Update: An Upswing in Confidence
The most recent Rasmussen Reports update survey on the War on Terror shows a slight rebound in confidence among the American public.
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October 28, 2006
October 11, 2006
War on Terror Update
In the lowest display of confidence in the United States’ position in the war on terror since Rasmussen Reports began polling on the subject two years ago, just 31% of American adults say the U.S. and its allies are winning the War on Terror.
September 20, 2006
Just After 9/11 Anniversary, Most Still Say We're Winning War on Terror
Forty-one percent (41%) say the U.S. and its allies are winning the war on terror, unchanged from our poll conducted just days before the fifth 9/11 anniversary commemorations and the President's national address.
September 10, 2006
War on Terror Update: 41% Believe U.S. Winning
Forty-one percent (41%) of Americans now believe the U.S. and its allies are winning the War on Terror. That’s up slightly from 38% a month ago, but last month’s reading matched the lowest level ever recorded.
September 1, 2006
Partisan Trends
The number of Americans calling themselves Republican has fallen to its lowest level in more than two-and-a-half years. Just 31.9% of American adults now say they’re affiliated with the GOP. That’s down from 37.2% in October 2004 and 34.5% at the beginning of 2006.
August 17, 2006
War on Terror Update: Thwarted Attack Has Little Impact on Public Confidence
Last week's news from London about a thwarted terrorist attack had little impact on public confidence in the War on Terror.
August 7, 2006
War on Terror Update: Pessimism Returns
Confidence that the U.S. and its allies are winning the War on Terror has fallen sharply in the past month.
August 4, 2006
Partisan Trends: Republicans Near Two-Year Low
As we head into Election 2006, America is trending slightly towards the Democrats. Perhaps more precisely, the nation appears to be trending away from Republicans.
July 11, 2006
A Turning Tide in the War on Terror?
The latest results of Rasmussen Reports’ monthly survey on the War on Terror show signs that Americans may be becoming more cautiously optimistic about their country’s performance.
June 29, 2006
Congressional Ballot: Dems 47%, GOP 34%
A Rasmussen Reports national opinion survey of 1,000 Likely Voters found that 47% would vote for the Democrat in their district if the election were held today.
June 12, 2006
Post al-Zarqawi: Reduced Pessimism About War On Terror
The death of terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi reduced pessimism about the War on Terror over the weekend, but had little impact on overall perceptions of the situation in Iraq or the President’s handling of it.
June 8, 2006
42% Say U.S. Winning War on Terror
A survey conducted before terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was killed found that 42% of American adults believed the U.S. and its allies are winning the War on Terror.
June 5, 2006
Party Affiliation
During the month of May, 33.6% of Americans identified themselves as Republicans. That's up slightly from 32.7% in April, but that's not saying much
June 5, 2006
Party Affiliation
During the month of May, 33.6% of Americans identified themselves as Republicans.
May 17, 2006
Congressional Ballot: Dems 48% GOP 33%
Following the President's Monday night speech, Democrats enjoy a 15-point advantage on the Generic Congressional Ballot.
May 16, 2006
Just 27% Say U.S. Heading In Right Direction
Just 27% of Americans believe the United States is heading in the right direction while 68% believe we have gotten off on the wrong track.
May 11, 2006
40% Say U.S. Winning War on Terror
Pessimism about the War on Terror declined a bit in early May, but public confidence in George W. Bush's handling of the situation in Iraq also fell.
May 3, 2006
Party Affiliation
During the month of April, just 32.7% of Americans identified themselves as Republicans.
May 3, 2006
Party Affiliation
During the month of April, just 32.7% of Americans identified themselves as Republicans.
May 3, 2006
Party Affiliation
During the month of April, just 32.7% of Americans identified themselves as Republicans.
