49% Want to Declare War on ISIS
Despite the recent horrific terrorist attacks in Paris, voters here aren’t ready to take the lead in the fight against the radical Islamic State group (ISIS), but they’re close to a formal declaration of war.
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November 23, 2015
November 23, 2015
Voters Criticize Obama’s, Muslims’ Responses to Terrorist Attacks
Americans aren’t happy with President Obama’s response to the recent massacres in Paris by radical Islamic terrorists but feel even more strongly that prominent Muslims need to speak out against these atrocities.
November 20, 2015
Voters to Obama: Yes, We Are at War with Radical Islam
President Obama, Hillary Clinton and other senior Democrats refuse to say America is at war with “radical Islamic terrorism” for fear of insulting all Muslims, but voters beg to disagree.
November 19, 2015
Military Personnel Agree PTSD has Significant Impact on Vets
More than three-quarters of Americans who are now in the military or have previously served have little doubt that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a major problem for veterans.
November 19, 2015
Most Say ‘No’ to Syrian Refugees In Their State
President Obama says the Syrian refugees he hopes to move here are no more dangerous than tourists. The governors of more than two dozen states, citing the links between those refugees and the weekend massacres in Paris, aren’t convinced and have asked the president not to settle them in their states.
November 19, 2015
Is Equal Justice the Goal of Black Lives Matter?
Black Lives Matter or all lives matter is an ongoing political debate, but most voters aren't convinced that the Black Lives Matter movement is interested in justice for all.
November 17, 2015
Many Voters Still Unsure How Much U.S. Spends on Defense
In a heated exchange during last week's Republican presidential primary debate, Senator Rand Paul criticized fellow Senator Marco Rubio for his calls to substantially increase defense spending when the United States already spends more on its military than the next 10 countries combined. Turns out just half of U.S. voters are aware of how much this country spends compared to the rest of the world, and a plurality wants the figure to increase.
November 17, 2015
Clinton, Sanders Run Even Among Democrats Under 40
Front-runner Hillary Clinton didn’t move an inch among Democratic voters following Saturday night’s debate even though there were two fewer candidates on stage. She also clearly has a problem with younger voters.
November 16, 2015
Hillary Clinton Has Few Fans in the Military
Hillary Clinton is still in line to win the Democratic Party's nomination to be the next commander in chief, but few Americans in the military have a good impression of her.
November 13, 2015
Here’s How the GOP Race Looks Now
The outsiders are still leading the pack in Rasmussen Reports’ latest look at the Republican presidential primary race following Tuesday night’s debate.
November 12, 2015
Americans with Military Experience Are More Hawkish on Middle East
Active duty military and veterans tend to favor increased U.S. combat involvement against the radical Islamic group ISIS and aren't as concerned as the American public in general about the willingness of political leaders to put soldiers' lives on the line.
November 12, 2015
Little Support for Punishing Global Warming Foes
Global warming advocates are calling for the prosecution of groups who disagree with them, and New York State has taken it a step further by investigating Exxon Mobil for refusing to play ball with the popular scientific theory.
November 11, 2015
What Are The Biggest Challenges Facing Military Veterans?
Of the many hurdles military veterans face in America today, they name adjusting back to everyday life as the most significant challenge. Many also feel that private companies are not making the adjustment any easier.
November 11, 2015
Voters Question Whether GOP, Democrats Ready to Tackle the Future
As the presidential candidates for both major parties lay out their agendas for the next four years, voters continue to question whether either side really knows where it’s going.
November 10, 2015
Military Wants Concealed Carry Rights on Stateside Bases
America’s military risk their lives to defend this country, but now they want a better chance to defend themselves, too.
November 10, 2015
Americans Still Think War On Drugs Is Failing
Americans still firmly believe the war on drugs has been a failure, and few think more money will make a difference.
November 5, 2015
Voters Expect More U.S. Troops to Go to Syria
Voter confidence in the Obama administration’s fight against the radical Islamic group ISIS is down despite the president’s decision to send a small number of troops to Syria, perhaps because voters strongly suspect that more will soon be on the way.
November 5, 2015
35% Favor Expanding List of Those Who Can't Buy Guns
Support for the current federal system of background checks on gun purchasers remains high, but voters still question their effectiveness in reducing crime. One-in-three voters, however, want to expand the list of people who can be denied a gun.
November 4, 2015
Was Mixed Pot Message Toxic to Ohio Vote?
Ohio voters yesterday rejected by nearly a two-to-one margin a ballot initiative that would have legalized both medical and recreational marijuana, but mixing the two into one vote may have been supporters’ biggest mistake.
November 4, 2015
Voters Doubt Sincerity of Politicians Who Raise Gun Issues
Republicans rate gun issues more important to their vote than others do, but there’s a great deal of skepticism among all voters about politicians who raise gun-related issues.
