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August 27, 2015

Are Democrats Ready for Elizabeth Warren to Run?

Politically, she’s Bernie Sanders with charisma. Now, with Hillary Clinton’s legal troubles, do Democrats want Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren to reconsider and jump into their party’s presidential race?

August 26, 2015

Sanders Gains Big As Clinton Falls

Hillary Clinton's numbers continue to fall, while support for Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has surged significantly in Rasmussen Reports' latest look at the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

August 25, 2015

Should Hillary Clinton Suspend Her Campaign?

Growing national security questions about Hillary Clinton’s use of a private e-mail server during her time as secretary of State are drowning out much of her message as a presidential candidate and causing many of her fellow Democrats to worry about the future of her campaign. Is it time for Clinton to put her campaign on temporary hold?

August 24, 2015

How Critical Is Hispanic Vote to GOP Presidential Hopes?

Republican voters consider the Hispanic vote important to their presidential chances next year but aren’t overly concerned that a hard-line on illegal immigration will hurt them with those voters.

August 21, 2015

Does America Need New Immigration Laws?

Most voters still think enforcement of current immigration laws is key, but a growing number believe new laws should go on the books in order to stop illegal immigration.

August 20, 2015

Voters Think U.S. Needs to Spend More on Defense

With Americans increasingly worried out about their safety on the home front, more voters than ever think the United States needs to spend more on national security.

August 20, 2015

Clinton's E-Mail: Serious Scandal or No Big Deal?

Federal authorities continue to investigate whether Hillary Clinton sent and received top secret e-mails through a private server during her time as secretary of State, and some speculate that the controversy is putting her run for the presidency at risk. But how serious a problem is it really to voters? 

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August 20, 2015

Black Lives Matter Or All Lives Matter?

Yes, black lives matter, but don’t all lives matter? That seems to be the subject of some political dispute.

August 19, 2015

Do Muslims Like America More?

Few voters think America's relationship with the Muslim world is improving, but they are more confident now that Muslims around the world don't see the United States as an enemy.

August 19, 2015

Voters Want to Build A Wall, Deport Felon Illegal Immigrants

As far as voters are concerned – and not just Republicans -  Donald Trump has a winning formula for fighting illegal immigration.

August 19, 2015

Voters Rate Jimmy Carter’s Legacy

Former President Jimmy Carter announced last week that he is losing his battle with cancer.

August 13, 2015

Does Obama Want to Outlaw Coal?

Voters are skeptical about President Obama’s plan to cut carbon dioxide emissions by coal-burning power plants and remain closely divided over what he has in mind for the U.S. coal industry. Most Republicans think he wants to get rid of coal all together.

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August 12, 2015

GOP Voters On Gilmore: Jim Who?

Former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore quietly entered the crowded race for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination in late July, but GOP voters see little chance that he will be the nominee.

August 12, 2015

Should Democrats Have More Debates?

Democrats are planning to hold six debates for their 2016 presidential candidates, but at least two of the candidates – Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley - say that’s not enough.

August 12, 2015

Carly Up, Trump Down

The post-debate picture has a new contender in the top 10 of Republican presidential contenders, while the leader of the pack has taken a fall.

August 11, 2015

Has ‘The Donald’ Peaked?

Donald Trump remains the leader in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, but his support has fallen by a third over the past week-and-a-half. Carly Fiorina is now near the front of the pack.

August 11, 2015

Are Most Voters Still Clueless?

Voters feel strongly that citizens in democratic countries have a responsibility to stay informed but still doubt overwhelmingly that that's the case here in America.

August 10, 2015

Do Most Voters Want to Skimp on Their Taxes?

Donald Trump said recently that he tries to pay as little in taxes as possible, but most Americans don’t agree and insist they want to pay their fair share. The problem is most think they already are paying more than their fair share in taxes.