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June 19, 2008

62% Agree with McCain on Need for Offshore Drilling

As John McCain ratchets up the debate in favor of offshore drilling to help offset high gas prices, 62% of Americans agree such drilling should be allowed. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows that only 27% take Barack Obama’s position against it.

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June 17, 2008

67% Support Offshore Drilling, 64% Expect it Will Lower Prices

Most voters favor the resumption of offshore drilling in the United States and expect it to lower prices at the pump, even as John McCain has announced his support for states that want to explore for oil and gas off their coasts.

June 13, 2008

32% Angry About Immigration, but Not Mad at Immigrants

One-third of U.S. voters are still angry about illegal immigration, an issue that neither presidential candidate has made central to his campaign. But, voters blame Washington, not immigrants.

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June 3, 2008

59% of Adults Want Troops Home from Iraq Within the Year

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 59% of Americans want the troops brought home from Iraq within a year. That’s down three points from two weeks ago and is the lowest number calling for troops to come home since March.

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May 6, 2008

62% Want Troops Home Within Year

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 62% of Americans want the troops brought home from Iraq within a year.

May 4, 2008

54% Say Push for Alternative Energy Sources Driving Up Food Prices

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 54% of American adults believe that the push for alternative energy sources is driving up food prices.

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April 9, 2008

29% Favor National Health Insurance Overseen by Federal Government

Twenty-nine percent (29%) of American adults favor a national health insurance program overseen by the Federal Government.

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April 8, 2008

Number of Adults Who Want Troops Home from Iraq Within a Year Reaches High

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 65% of Americans would like to see U.S. troops brought home from Iraq within a year.

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April 6, 2008

47% Say Global Warming Very Serious Problem

Forty-seven percent (47%) of American adults say that Global Warming is a Very Serious problem. A Rasmussen Reports telephone survey found that another 26% say it is Somewhat Serious.

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March 18, 2008

59% Want Troops Home from Iraq Within a Year

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 59% of Americans would like to see U.S. troops brought home from Iraq within a year.

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March 4, 2008

64% Want Troops Home from Iraq Within a Year

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 64% of Americans would like to see U.S. troops brought home from Iraq within a year. That ties the highest percentage found over the past nineteen weeks.

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February 27, 2008

24% Have Favorable Opinion of New York Times

Just 24% of American voters have a favorable opinion of the New York Times. Forty-four percent (44%) have an unfavorable opinion and 31% are not sure.

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February 21, 2008

After Putin Remarks, 76% Are Not Worried About a Russian Attack on the U.S.

A recent Rasmussen Reports telephone survey found that while many Americans are not fans of Russian President Vladimir Putin, not many are worried about a Russian attack on the United States.

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December 18, 2007

63% Want Troops Home From Iraq Within a Year

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 63% of Americans would like to see U.S. troops brought home from Iraq within a year.

December 18, 2007

Public Remains Divided on Gun Control

In the aftermath of two separate shooting incidents in Arvada and Colorado Springs, Colorado, Americans remain evenly divided as to whether or not stricter gun control laws are needed.

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December 11, 2007

57% Want Troops Home From Iraq Within a Year

Twenty-three percent (23%) now want the troops brought home immediately. That’s down three points from a week ago and five points from the week before.

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December 7, 2007

Just 18% Believe Iran has Stopped Nuclear Weapons Development Program

Just 18% of American voters believe that Iran has halted its nuclear weapons program. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 66% disagree and say Iran has not stopped its nuclear weapons program.

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December 6, 2007

Despite Growing Optimism, 53% Still Want All American Troops Out of Iraq by End of 2008

Fifty-three percent (53%) of likely voters want U.S. combat troops out of Iraq by the end of 2008. Despite growing optimism about the War on Terror, that figure is unchanged since in mid-November.

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December 4, 2007

59% Want Troops Home From Iraq Within Year

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 59% of Americans would like to see U.S. troops brought home from Iraq within a year.

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November 20, 2007

63% Want Troops Home From Iraq Within Year

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 63% of Americans would like to see U.S. troops brought home from Iraq within a year.