Voters Hold Less Fear of Government Health Care Decisions
Voters for the first time are slightly less fearful of having their health care decisions made by the federal government than by private insurers.
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January 16, 2011
January 14, 2011
75% Want Health Care Law Changed
Voters overwhelmingly want to see last year’s health care law changed, but there is substantial disagreement about how best to do it.
January 13, 2011
Most Say Stricter Gun Laws Would Not Help Prevent Shootings
Most Americans say stronger gun control laws are not the answer to the shootings last weekend of a U.S. congresswoman and the killing of six others.
January 13, 2011
Just 29% Believe Health Care Repeal Will Increase Deficit
Some supporters of the national health care law say its repeal will drive up the federal budget deficit, but most voters believe repeal will either reduce or have no impact on government spending and the deficit.
January 12, 2011
75% Think Health Care Law May Cost More Than Estimated
Most voters still strongly feel that the health care reform law passed last year by Congress will cost more than projected.
January 11, 2011
Support for Renewable Energy Resources Reaches Highest Level Yet
The number of voters who say investing in renewable energy resources is the best investment for America has reached its highest level since the beginning of 2010.
January 10, 2011
Most Still Support Repeal of Health Care Bill; 49% Say It’s Likely
Support for repeal of the national health care law remains high, as does belief that the measure may be repealed.
January 6, 2011
Voters Continue To Fret Over War in Afghanistan
Even as President Obama insists that troop withdrawals will begin in July as scheduled, voter confidence in the course of the war in Afghanistan remains low.
January 3, 2011
Insured Voters Still Divided Whether Health Care Law Is Likely To Make Them Change Coverage
With Republicans on the brink of taking over the U.S. House of Representatives, voters continue to strongly support repeal of the national health care law passed by Democrats last March, but those who already have insurance are still almost evenly divided as to whether the law will force them to change their coverage.
December 27, 2010
73% Fear Terrorists More Than Nuclear Attack
Three-out-of-four U.S. voters (73%) fear a terrorist threat more than a nuclear attack. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that just 16% believe a potential nuclear attack is a greater threat to the United States.
December 27, 2010
Support for Health Care Repeal At 60%
For the second time this month, 60% of Likely Voters at least somewhat favor repeal of the national health care law, while the number who expect health care costs to increase is at its highest level since August.
December 23, 2010
Voters Question Whether Russia Will Honor New START Treaty
The Senate late yesterday approved the so-called START Treaty that calls for a reduction in the nuclear weapons stockpiles of both Russia and the United States, but U.S. voters remain wary of the former Soviet Union’s willingness to comply.
December 20, 2010
For First Time Ever, Most Voters Think Health Care Repeal Likely
For the first time since Democrats in Congress passed the health care bill in March, a majority of U.S. voters believe the measure is likely to be repealed.
December 15, 2010
29% Expect U.S.-Israeli Relations To Worsen
A sizable number of U.S. voters continue to believe that relations between Israel and the United States will worsen in the year ahead.
December 14, 2010
Voters Still Put Border Control Well Ahead of Legalizing Those Here Illegally
Voters still strongly believe that gaining control of the border should be the legislative priority.
December 13, 2010
Voters Have Mixed Feelings About Legalizing Young People Brought Here Illegally
Voters are evenly divided over whether young people brought to this country illegally by their parents should be viewed as breaking the law. Making a distinction between illegal immigrants and their children is at the heart of the so-called DREAM Act that some in Congress are hoping to pass before the end of the lame duck session.
December 13, 2010
Support for Health Care Repeal Hits Highest Point Since September
Time doesn’t seem to be winning the new national health care law any more friends. Most voters have favored repeal of the law every week since it was passed and support for repeal has now inched up to its highest level since mid-September. Many Americans remain concerned that the law will force them to change their health insurance coverage.
December 10, 2010
41% Now Say Global Warming is Caused By Human Activity, More Say Planetary Trends
Most U.S. voters continue to be concerned about global warming but still are more inclined to think it's caused by planetary trends rather than human activity.
December 8, 2010
Americans Question Goals of War in Afghanistan
Following President Obama’s surprise visit to Afghanistan, many Americans question what the military goals are in that war and think history will not look kindly on U.S. efforts there.
December 7, 2010
Voter Faith in Afghan Victory Hits New Low
Voter confidence in the outcome of the War in Afghanistan has fallen to a new low.
