Just 15% Think It's More Dangerous Here Than In Other Countries
Despite the threats of terrorism and mass shootings, few U.S. voters believe that life in the United States is more dangerous than elsewhere in the world.
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January 12, 2016
January 11, 2016
Voters See North Korean Nuclear Attack As More Likely
North Korea claims to have made its first hydrogen bomb, and Americans are more concerned that the rogue Communist nation will use a nuclear weapon to attack the United States. Most welcome an international response, including military action if necessary, to stop North Korea from going further.
January 11, 2016
Do Voters Think A Candidate Should Quit If Indicted?
A former federal prosecutor recently made headlines with his prediction that Hillary Clinton will be indicted soon for trafficking in classified information on a private e-mail server while working as secretary of State. But should a criminal indictment put Clinton’s bid for the Democratic presidential nomination on hold? Just over half of Democrats say no.
January 8, 2016
Most Voters Oppose Obama Acting Alone on Gun Control
Voters don’t approve of President Obama’s decision to go it alone with several gun control initiatives and don’t believe his actions will reduce the number of mass killings the country has experienced recently.
January 7, 2016
Most Say Negative TV Ads Backfire on Candidates Who Use Them
As the hopefuls for the Republican presidential nomination whale away at each other in TV ads in key states, most Americans continue to say negative ads are not necessary and actually backfire on the candidates who air them.
January 6, 2016
Voters Want to Steer Clear of Saudi-Iran Spat
Voters here are worried about the escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran but think America needs to mind its own business.
January 5, 2016
44% of Democrats Have Had Enough of 2016 Race
With the Iowa caucus less than a month away, most voters say they’re ready and eager for the 2016 presidential contest. But Republicans are much more enthusiastic about the year to come than Democrats and unaffiliated voters are.
January 4, 2016
Voters Blame Congress More Than Obama for Gridlock
Voters want the Republican-led Congress and President Obama to work together, and they're far more likely to blame Congress than the president for preventing that from happening.
December 31, 2015
Will Bill Be A Plus or A Minus for Hillary’s Campaign?
Hillary Clinton vowed earlier this month to unleash her husband, former President Bill Clinton, on the campaign trail on her behalf in January, but that’s looking less like a good idea.
December 30, 2015
Criticism of Obama’s Leadership Rises
As Barack Obama enters his final year as president, voters are more critical of his leadership abilities.
December 29, 2015
Voters Give Thumbs Down to GOP-Led Congress
Voters including members of their own party aren’t pleased with the Republicans’ control of both chambers of Congress this past year.
December 28, 2015
Clinton vs. Trump: Still A Dead Heat
Presidential frontrunners Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump remain all tied up in a hypothetical matchup heading into 2016.
December 22, 2015
Clinton Loses Ground in Democratic Primary Race
Following Saturday night's debate, the race between the top two contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination is closer than ever, but Hillary Clinton is the heavy favorite among voters who are already certain of their vote in 2016.
December 22, 2015
Does Praise from Putin Help or Hurt Trump?
Most U.S. voters still don’t care too much for Russian President Vladimir Putin but don’t think his recent praise of Donald Trump will hurt the latter’s bid for the presidency. At the same time, voters agree with Trump that the deteriorating relationship between the United States and Russia is not good for America.
December 21, 2015
Do Democrats Really Need Any More Debates?
Political lightning seems unlikely to strike Hillary Clinton twice.
December 21, 2015
For Political News, TV Still Rules
Despite society’s ever-growing reliance on the Internet, most voters still prefer to turn on the television to get their political news.
December 18, 2015
Trump Still Rules GOP Roost After Tuesday’s Debate
Donald Trump still holds the lead in Rasmussen Reports’ latest look at the race for the Republican presidential nomination following Tuesday night’s debate. His voters also are by far the least likely to say they’re going to change their minds.
December 16, 2015
Voters Question Cost of Paris Climate Deal
While voters are evenly divided on the effectiveness of the new international climate change agreement, most think it will increase energy costs here at home, and few are willing to pay those additional costs.
December 16, 2015
It’s Donald Trump’s Party Now
Only voters can now stop businessman Donald Trump’s march to the White House. Last night’s Republican debate seemed a tacit acknowledgement of that, with only the long-shot candidates willing to take Trump head-on.
December 15, 2015
Have the Debates Made Any Difference?
A lot of voters claim to be following the debates between the presidential candidates from both major parties but don’t feel they have learned much about those candidates so far.
