Americans Not Tuning in For Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is running this Saturday, but most Americans aren’t planning to watch the famous horse race. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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May 4, 2017
April 27, 2017
42% Less Likely to Travel to Europe After Recent Terror Attacks
Americans doubt that Europe can ever completely defeat the scourge of terrorism, and many have changed their travel plans accordingly.
April 20, 2017
Americans Blame Passengers in Airline Confrontations
United Airlines is in hot water after a video went viral of security forcibly removing a man from a plane to make room for traveling employees. Many have called for a boycott of the airline over the incident, but Americans are more likely to blame the passenger for such disputes than the airline itself.
April 12, 2017
Americans Reject Proposed Online Access Law
Senate Republicans recently voted to eliminate proposed privacy rules that prevent Internet Service Providers (ISPs) from selling or sharing users’ browsing history and other personal information, and voters aren’t having it.
April 11, 2017
Most Americans Aren't Volunteering for Space Travel
Virgin Galactic owner Richard Branson insists he'll have commercial travelers in space by the end of next year, but a trip to space isn’t high on most Americans’ to-do lists.
April 6, 2017
54% Think There Are Too Many Lawyers in the U.S.
Americans still think the United States would be better off with fewer attorneys, though that view has been on the decline.
March 24, 2017
Ride-Sharing Still Not Catching On
While ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft are gaining popularity - and notoriety - across the country, the vast majority of Americans say they seldom, if ever, use either service.
March 23, 2017
42% Think It’s Too Easy To Get Food Stamps
Florida recently proposed a bill that would cut food stamp eligibility for hundreds of thousands of residents, and a sizable number of Americans still agree that food stamps are too easy to come by in the United States.
March 23, 2017
Most Say Too Many Still Dependent on Government
Americans continue to feel that too many people are getting financial help from the government and that anti-poverty programs just make the problem worse.
March 22, 2017
Most Still Think Too Many On Welfare Who Shouldn’t Be
Most Americans still think welfare programs in this country are being abused.
March 22, 2017
Americans Are Much More Likely to Get A New Car
A new car is on a lot more Americans’ shopping lists this year.
March 20, 2017
Americans Scoff At Participation-Only Rewards
Americans recognize the importance of sports and teamwork in a child’s development, but they also think there should be winners and losers at the end of the day.
March 14, 2017
Most Catholics Approve of Married Priests
Pope Francis in an interview last week indicated that he is open to the idea of married men becoming priests in order to combat the church’s shortage of clergy, and most American Catholics approve.
March 8, 2017
More Americans Vacationed This Winter
Despite the feeling of most Americans that the weather has not been worse this year than in recent years, more Americans than ever are hitting the road for a winter escape.
February 24, 2017
Most Still Say Transgender Bathroom Policy Not A Federal Issue
President Trump is rolling back a recent Obama administration policy that allows transgender students to use the school bathrooms of their choice. Most Americans still agree that local school bathroom policy is not the responsibility of the federal government.
February 23, 2017
Americans Say Media Needs to Look More Before It Leaps
Most Americans still think the media is in too big a hurry.
February 23, 2017
Surprise! Cable Viewers Watch the Hosts They Trust
Trust drives viewership, or vice versa, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey.
February 3, 2017
Americans More Confident in Children’s Futures
More Americans see a brighter future for the kids.
January 24, 2017
Most Want to Continue Subsidies to PBS, NPR
President Trump reportedly wants to cut taxpayer funding of PBS and NPR, but most Americans are opposed.
