72% Say Celebrities Get Special Treatment When They Break the Law
Most Americans don’t think the laws they live under apply to the rich and famous in quite the same way.
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March 5, 2011
March 3, 2011
71% of Americans View Charlie Sheen Unfavorably
Charlie Sheen: “Winning” or not? Most Americans don’t believe he is.
February 27, 2011
Americans Agree Public Schools Are Good Investment But Say Their Quality Has Fallen
Most Americans feel public schools are a good investment for taxpayers but also agree that the quality of public school education has gone down in recent years.
February 21, 2011
Most Americans Are Still Buying Books at the Store
The rise of electronic readers and online outlets such as Amazon threaten to make the traditional bookstore obsolete, but new Rasmussen polling finds that most Americans still prefer the old-fashioned way of buying a book.
February 21, 2011
Americans Like Washington, Lincoln A Lot More Than Their Holiday
Americans have an overwhelmingly favorable view of George Washington, the nation’s first president, but very few consider his birthday which we honor today as a very important holiday.
February 20, 2011
Oscar Watchers Want Bridges, Portman to Win Best Actor Awards
One-in-three Americans (33%) say they are at least somewhat likely to watch the upcoming 83rd annual Academy Awards, with 15% who say it's very Likely, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Their favorites for the best acting categories are Jeff Bridges in "True Grit" and Natalie Portman in "Black Swan."
February 18, 2011
27% Say Reagan Most Deserving of a Federal Holiday, 20% Say JFK
George Washington is the only U.S. president who is officially honored with a federal holiday, but given a list of some of America’s most influential other past presidents, more than one-in-four Americans choose Ronald Reagan as the one if another were to be recognized with a holiday. John F. Kennedy comes in second.
February 18, 2011
28% Say There Are Too Many Federal Holidays
Ask Americans about the number of federal holidays, and the answer is – enough is enough.
February 15, 2011
Americans Want to Keep Postal Service Public But Cut Delivery to Five Days
Although many Americans today rely on electronic forms of communication, they still believe there is a need for the U.S. Postal Service. But they're okay with cutting back snail mail delivery to five days a week.
February 14, 2011
29% Look Forward to Valentine’s Day, 22% Dread It
It happens every February 14, but still seems to catch many people by surprise.
February 13, 2011
68% Want Dinner with Someone Special on Valentine’s Day
The day of love is just around the corner and the latest Rasmussen Reports survey reveals that what the the majority (68%) of American Adults would like most is to dine with someone special for Valentine’s Day.
February 11, 2011
65% of Americans Favor Prayer in Public Schools
The debate rages as it has for decades whether there really is a constitutionally mandated separation of church and state, but most Americans don’t seem to mind mixing prayer and public education.
February 10, 2011
Coffee Drinkers Buy Starbucks More But Like Dunkin’ Better
Maybe it's the doughnuts that make the difference. While Americans are more likely to buy their coffee at Starbucks, they like Dunkin' Donuts better.
February 9, 2011
15% Say U.S. Needs A New National Anthem
Oh, say can you see … uh, what comes after that?
February 8, 2011
45% Intend To Honor Black History Month, 42% Do Not
Nearly half of Americans plan to celebrate Black History Month to honor the role of African-Americans in U.S. history, but most adults don't think it should be used as a model for other major racial and ethnic groups in the country.
February 7, 2011
63% Say It’s Too Hard To Get Rid of Bad Teachers
Governors of several major states in an effort to improve lagging student performance are seeking ways to get rid of poor teachers by weakening or eliminating longstanding teacher tenure policies. Most Americans agree that it’s too difficult right now to get poor teachers out of the classroom.
February 6, 2011
Most Americans Go for Girl Scout Cookies
Waistlines, watch out! The Girl Scouts have started selling their cookies again this year.
February 6, 2011
Game Day: 62% Will Watch Super Bowl XLV
After weeks of hype, the big day is finally here. The Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers will face off in Cowboys Stadium, and most Americans will be watching.
February 5, 2011
Viewers Pick Packers to Win Super Bowl XLV
If you’re a sports fan, you’ve likely heard the slogan “Offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships.” But viewers of this Sunday’s Super Bowl aren’t letting this claim impact their predictions. In fact, they’re predicting a loss for the team they think has the better defense and a better coach.
February 4, 2011
35% of Super Bowl Watchers Find The Ads Better Than The Game
One-out-of-three Super Bowl viewers think the commercials are better than the game.
