Biden Administration

Biden’s Israel Trip Gets Mixed Reviews From Voters

Voters are divided over whether President Joe Biden’s historic wartime visit to Israel was a success, and a majority oppose bringing Gaza refugees to America.

GOP Has Slight Advantage on National Security

With war raging in the Middle East, voters trust Republicans more to deal with national security issues.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 46% of Likely U.S. Voters trust Republicans more to handle national security issues, while 42% trust Democrats more. Twelve percent (12%) are not sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

Voters Concerned About Anti-Jewish, Anti-Muslim Hate

With war raging in the Middle East, voters worry that hatred spawned by conflict between Israel and Hamas could come to America.

Could Israel Conflict Cause Terrorism in America?

Most American voters are concerned that recent events in the Middle East could result in an attack here, and nearly half believe the terrorism threat has gotten worse under President Joe Biden.

Auto Market: Fewer Americans Expect to Buy

Less than a third of Americans are thinking about getting a new car in the next year, but not because they’re driving less.

Crime: Voters Trust GOP More on Issue

Violent crime is getting worse, according to a majority of voters, and Republicans have an 11-point advantage on the issue.

2024: Age Issue Still Serious for Biden, Voters Say

Most voters – including a majority of Democrats – believe President Joe Biden’s age will be a serious problem for his chance of winning a second  term.

Only 17% Think Biden Has Improved U.S.-Israel Relationship

By a 26-point margin, more voters think the relationship between the United States and Israel has worsened under President Joe Biden.

U.S. Voters Back Israel, Support ‘Eradication’ of Hamas

After the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, most U.S. voters blame Palestinians for the conflict, and agree with a Republican senator’s call for the “eradication” of Hamas.

Schools Discipline Not Tough Enough, Americans Believe

Teaching isn’t a job most Americans are interested in, and many see lax discipline as a major problem in schools.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that only 28% of American Adults believe most Americans still consider teaching a desirable profession to go into – barely changed from 29% in February 2021. 

Border Wall Decision Widely Approved by Voters

Last week’s decision by President Joe Biden’s administration to permit construction to begin again on a border wall in Texas has met with overwhelming voter approval.

Voters Divided Over House Speaker Ouster

A week after the House of Representatives voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House, voters are divided over whether that was a smart move.

Traditional Values Still Matter, Voters Say

An overwhelming majority of voters believe it’s important to teach traditional values, but less than a third think America’s public schools are doing a good job at it.

2024: Most Trump Voters Say VP Choice Doesn’t Matter

More than half of U.S. voters say they’re likely to vote for former President Donald Trump in next year’s election, and most don’t much care who Trump picks as a running mate.

54% Approve Spending Bill

The spending bill that prevented a government shutdown is approved by a majority of voters, for whom border security is a higher priority than funding for the war in Ukraine.

Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce Romance: Good for the NFL?

Pop singer Taylor Swift has made headlines by dating Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, but most Americans don’t expect much impact on the National Football League

Most Still See Another Depression Ahead

Despite claims by President Joe Biden about the strength of America’s economy, most Americans still think we’re headed toward another Great Depression.

Mixed Verdict on Speaker McCarthy’s Ouster

In a survey taken before California Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy was voted out as Speaker of the House, a plurality of voters didn’t think his ouster would make much difference.

Do U.S. Intelligence Agencies Have Their Own Agenda?

A majority of voters believe that U.S. intelligence agencies follow their own political agenda, and two-thirds suspect the agencies are influencing the news media.

Homelessness: Bad and Getting Worse, Most Americans Say

Most Americans consider homelessness a very serious problem now, and nearly two-thirds say it’s gotten worse in the past two years.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 87% of American Adults believe homelessness is a serious problem in America, including 61% who say the problem is Very Serious.