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August 31, 2022

Most Americans Still Not Sold on Electric Cars

The federal government is spending billions of dollars to promote electric vehicles, but most Americans still don’t consider them practical.

August 25, 2022

Rasmussen Reports Offers 2022 Polling Co-Branding to All U.S. Political Sponsors

As we did in election year 2020, Rasmussen Reports again offers sponsored polling services to all U.S.-based political issue groups and political campaigns at both a national and state level. Groups and campaigns from all parts of the U.S. political spectrum are welcome to participate – left, right and center. All are welcome to apply to sponsor a co-branded Rasmussen Reports poll.

August 17, 2022

Can You Trust a Lawyer?

Barely a third of Americans think lawyers are trustworthy, and the legal profession’s reputation hasn’t improved much in recent years.

August 9, 2022

Inflation: Most Americans Expect Even Higher Grocery Prices

Americans have noticed they’re paying higher grocery prices, and most expect the cost of food to keep going up.

April 28, 2022

Americans Feel the Pain of Higher Grocery Prices

Inflation is hitting hard at the grocery store, as more Americans say rising food prices have caused them to change the way they eat.

March 21, 2022

Inflation: Most Voters Blame Biden’s Policies

President Joe Biden’s policies have increased inflation, according to a majority of voters, who expect the issue to be important in November midterm elections.

March 3, 2022

84% Expect Gas Prices to Keep Climbing

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused gasoline prices to spike, and most Americans expect the cost to continue rising. 

February 15, 2022

Most Americans Don’t See Brighter Future for Children

Economic pessimism has taken hold and fewer Americans believe today’s children will be better off than their parents.

February 1, 2022

Americans Still Like Amazon, But Worry About Local Business

While a majority of Americans have positive opinions about Amazon, they fear local businesses will suffer from the online competition.

January 24, 2022

More Now View the Economy as Unfair, Especially to Minorities

Voters increasingly see the U.S. economy as being unfair, and think it is especially unfair to blacks and Hispanics.

November 12, 2021

82% Worry Supply-Chain Problems Could Cause Shortages

As the supply-chain crisis continues, an overwhelming majority of voters are worried about potential shortages of basic supplies, and most think President Joe Biden’s administration is not doing enough about the problem.

October 21, 2021

Inflation: Most Americans Expect Grocery Prices to Keep Rising

More than half of Americans say rising grocery prices have changed the way they eat, and they expect to pay even more in the future.

October 14, 2021

Americans Concerned About Supply Chain Crisis, Expect Federal Action

Problems affecting the U.S. supply chain have a majority of Americans concerned, as they are already noticing shortages in stores, and they expect the federal government to take action to solve the crisis.

October 1, 2021

Most Americans Don’t Want Electric Cars

Despite all the talk about “green” technology as a way to fight climate change, most Americans don’t think electric vehicles are practical now and don’t expect them to replace gasoline-powered cars soon.

September 20, 2021

Americans More Pessimistic About Economic Future

Fewer than one-third of Americans now expect a stronger economy a year from now, and nearly half think it will be worse.

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May 12, 2021

Inflation: Most Americans Are Concerned, Expect Grocery Prices to Keep Rising

Concerns about inflation are widespread, as Americans see higher prices for groceries and expect even higher prices in the future.

April 30, 2021

By More Than 3-to-1 Margin, Voters Say Capitalism Is Better Than Socialism

Despite all the criticism capitalism has endured in recent years, American voters still overwhelmingly prefer it to socialism.

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April 12, 2021

Most Americans Support Raising Minimum Wage, But Not to $15

Democrats in Congress want to raise the hourly minimum wage to $15, but while most Americans support increasing the minimum – currently $7.25 an hour – they balk at proposals to more than double it.

February 8, 2021

Americans More Pessimistic About Economic Future

More Americans are pessimistic about the future of the U.S. economy, and a majority don’t think today’s children will be better off than their parents.

April 7, 2020

Americans Doubt Government $$$ Can Counter Virus’ Economic Impact

Americans say government money is not the ultimate answer to the financial hardships brought on by the coronavirus. Most worry the government will run out of cash if the aid packages continue.