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August 8, 2018

Democratic Lead Shrinks in Generic Congressional Ballot

Democrats continue to lead Republicans on the latest Rasmussen Reports Generic Congressional Ballot, but for the second week in a row, that lead has tightened.

August 6, 2018

44% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Forty-four percent (44%) of Likely U.S. Voters now think the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey for the week ending August 2.

August 4, 2018

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending August 4, 2018

President Trump, who is making a series of campaign stops for Republicans facing 2018 midterm election battles, will be in Central Ohio tonight stumping for Republican House candidate Troy Balderson. Trump on Thursday attended a rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to back Representative Lou Barletta’s challenge for the Senate seat of Democrat Bob Casey.

August 2, 2018

Trump's Full-Month Approval Slips for Fourth Month Straight

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. To look at the longer-term trends, Rasmussen Reports compiles the numbers on a full-month basis, and the results for Trump’s presidency can be seen in the graphics below.

August 1, 2018

Democrats Maintain Lead on Generic Ballot

Democrats continue to lead over Republicans on the latest Rasmussen Reports Generic Congressional Ballot.

July 30, 2018

41% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Forty-one percent (41%) of Likely U.S. Voters now think the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey for the week ending July 26.

July 30, 2018

Voters Like Their Health Care, But Not The System

Most voters continue to give the health care they receive a positive rating, but few hold the nation’s health care system in high regards.

July 28, 2018

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending July 28, 2018

While opponents of President Trump are forcing the Democratic Party to the far left, Republicans are quite happy with the direction the president is heading.

July 25, 2018

Republicans Trail By Wider Margin on Generic Ballot

Democrats have once again widened their lead over Republicans on the latest Rasmussen Reports Generic Congressional Ballot.

July 23, 2018

41% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Forty-one percent (41%) of Likely U.S. Voters now think the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey for the week ending July 19.

July 21, 2018

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending July 21, 2018

It wasn’t exactly the plot of the old James Bond thriller, “From Russia with Love,” Monday at the Helsinki summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, but for the rest of the week on TV and in print, it seemed like it could have been.

July 20, 2018

Congress Isn't Earning Any Fans

As Congress prepares for its August recess, voters aren’t happy with the work they’ve been putting in.

July 18, 2018

Democrats Hold Slightly Smaller Lead on Generic Ballot

Democrats have narrowed their lead over Republicans again on the latest Rasmussen Reports Generic Congressional Ballot.

July 16, 2018

42% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Forty-two percent (42%) of Likely U.S. Voters now think the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey for the week ending July 12.

July 14, 2018

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending July 14, 2018

It has been a rancorous political week with Democrats apoplectic over President Trump’s U.S. Supreme Court nomination, his frank comments to U.S. allies over defense spending and trade, and in the House of Representatives where committees interviewed demoted FBI official Peter Strzok about bias against the Trump Campaign in the 2016 election. 

July 11, 2018

Democratic Lead Grows on Generic Congressional Ballot

Democrats have lengthened their lead on the latest Rasmussen Reports Generic Congressional Ballot.

July 9, 2018

39% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Thirty-nine percent (39%) of Likely U.S. Voters now think the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey for the week ending July 5.

July 7, 2018

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending July 7, 2018

News reports said President Trump had narrowed his search for his next U.S. Supreme Court nominee to three candidates, and he is expected to announce his selection on Monday.

July 4, 2018

Democrats Hold Lead on Generic Ballot

Democrats continue to hold onto their lead on this week’s Rasmussen Reports Generic Congressional Ballot.

July 3, 2018

Trump's Full-Month Approval Slips Again in June

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. To look at the longer-term trends, Rasmussen Reports compiles the numbers on a full-month basis, and the results for Trump’s presidency can be seen in the graphics below.