75% Have Favorable Opinion of U.S. Military This Memorial Day
As the nation prepares to celebrate Memorial Day honoring those who lost their lives in military service, 75% of Americans have a favorable opinion of the U.S. military.
Lifestyle
Most Recent Releases
May 24, 2009
May 21, 2009
Only 29% in Minnesota Say Vikings Should Sign Brett Favre
Will he or won’t he? And if he does, will it matter?
May 21, 2009
Surprise Winner of “American Idol” Fooled Most of Our Predictors, Too
Season eight of "American Idol" is over, and like nearly every other week of our ‘Idol’ Prediction Challenge, the majority of predictors called it wrong.
May 20, 2009
47% Say Hubble Space Telescope Worth The Cost
Voters continue to be big supporters of NASA and the manned space program, but they’re a little less sure about the value of the Hubble Space Telescope, the subject of a high-profile astronaut repair job completed on Tuesday.
May 20, 2009
52% Predict Lambert Will Be Crowned 'American Idol'
Tonight's the night, and our predictors are calling it close for the final two contestants on "American Idol."
May 19, 2009
69% Say College Degree Still a Good Investment
Sixty-nine percent (69%) of American adults say a college degree is still a good financial investment in today’s economic environment.
May 19, 2009
40% of Catholics Say Priests Should Be Allowed To Marry, 39% Disagree
U.S. Catholics are evenly divided over whether the church should change its policy of centuries and allow priests to marry.
May 14, 2009
84% Say English Should Be America’s Official Language
Eighty-four percent (84%) of Americans say English should be the official language of the United States. Only nine percent (9%) disagree, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Seven percent (7%) are not sure.
May 12, 2009
65% Say Daily Papers Will Be Gone In Ten Years
Just 18% of Americans say daily newspapers will never go out of business, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
May 9, 2009
66% Say Being a Mother Is A Woman's Most Important Role
This Mother’s Day, two-out-of-three adults (66%) believe that being a mother is the most important role for a woman to fill. Only 17% disagree and 16% are not sure.
May 8, 2009
42% Like Congress’ ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Car Plan
Americans give mixed reviews to Congress’ “Cash for Clunkers” plan to encourage the purchase of new, more fuel-efficient cars.
May 8, 2009
Winner of Our Prediction Challenge: Is It Possible for Israel & the Palestinians Live Side By Side in Peace?
Conflict between Israel and Iran still exists today. One of this week's Prediction Challenges asked predictors if it was indeed possible for Israel & the Palestinians live side by side in peace. The Rasmussen Reports survey found that 40% say Israelis, Palestinians can peacefully coexist.
May 7, 2009
80% Say Life Experiences Teach More Than College
Eighty-percent (80%) of Americans believe that individuals learn more practical skills through life experience and work rather than through college. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 9% disagree and say more is learned in college.
May 7, 2009
34% Predicted Iraheta Would Be Eliminated from ‘American Idol’
Nearly a third (34%) of participants in this week’s Rasmussen Prediction Challenge correctly predicted that Allison Iraheta would be the next contestant eliminated from ‘American Idol.’ Iraheta, however, wasn’t their first choice. Thirty-eight percent (38%) thought Kris Allen would be leaving last night’s show.
May 6, 2009
56% Say Every American Should Attend College
Fifty-six percent (56%) of American adults say that every American should receive further education after high school by attending either a college or vocational school. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 30% disagree and 13% are not sure.
May 6, 2009
38% Predict Allen to Be Eliminated from This Week’s ‘American Idol’
Only four contestants are left on ‘American Idol’ and this week’s Rasmussen Prediction Challenge is the tightest one yet.
May 5, 2009
Winners of Our Latest Prediction Challenge: April 27-May 1, 2009
Abortion is often a controversial topic in America. Last week, Rasmussen Reports surveyed 1,000 adults to see if they thought getting an abortion in this country was too easy, too hard or about right. Our Predictify question specifically asked for participants toguess what percentage of people would say it is too easy to get an abortion in the United States. Predictify member kt8268 was the first to predict the correct answer of 52%.
May 5, 2009
More Hand Washing Is Americans’ Chief Response To Swine Flu
The overwhelming majority of Americans seem unfazed by the furor over swine flu, but most are washing their hands more than usual.
May 5, 2009
64% Say 17-Year-Olds Need to Talk to Parents Before Taking ‘Morning-After’ Pill
Sixty-four percent (64%) of Americans say 17-year-olds should be required to consult a parent before taking the so-called “morning after” pill to prevent pregnancy.
May 3, 2009
90% Say They’ve Lived In Same State For Last Five Years
With the U.S. Census Bureau reporting that fewer people are moving because of the bad economy, 90% of U.S. voters say they have lived in the state where they are today for more than five years.
