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July 6, 2023

BidenGate: Most Voters Don’t Believe President’s Denials

President Joe Biden last week once again denied being involved in his son Hunter’s business deals with foreigners, but a majority of voters still suspect he was.

July 5, 2023

55% Disapprove of Hunter Biden’s ‘Sweetheart’ Plea Deal

A majority of voters disapprove of a plea bargain that kept Hunter Biden out of federal prison, and suspect favoritism for President Joe Biden’s son.

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June 30, 2023

GOP Has Edge With Independent Voters on Corruption Issue

Republicans are more trusted to deal with corruption in government, especially among independent voters.

June 29, 2023

Majority Now Approve SCOTUS Abortion Ruling

One year after the Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, so that each state can now determine its own laws regarding abortion, a majority of voters approve the decision.

June 29, 2023

ABC News: 'Answer Our Questions -- Or Else!'

The following is the complete text of an email received by Rasmussen Reports this morning:

My name is Elliott Morris, and I am the Editorial Director of Data Analytics at ABC News.

June 28, 2023

‘81 Million Votes’? Nearly Half Say ‘No Way’

Most voters are worried that next year’s presidential election could be affected by cheating, and nearly half agree with a popular song challenging the legitimacy of Joe Biden’s election in 2020.

June 27, 2023

RFK Jr.: 35% of Democrats Think He Might Win

Nearly half of voters have a favorable opinion of presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and, among Democratic voters, more than a third think he could win their party’s 2024 nomination.

June 26, 2023

64% Want U.S. to Recognize Taiwan’s Independence

Despite disavowals from Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, American voters overwhelmingly want their government to recognize Taiwan’s independence from Communist China.

June 23, 2023

Chris Christie 2024? Not Likely, Voters Say

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced his 2024 presidential candidacy this month, but few voters – especially among Republicans – see him as having a chance at becoming the GOP nominee.

June 22, 2023

Nikki Haley Has Little Chance in 2024, Most Voters Say

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley was one of the first Republican candidates to announce her 2024 presidential campaign, but only a fifth of voters see her as the likely GOP nominee.

June 21, 2023

44% Expect War With China

More confident in the American military than they are their Commander-in-Chief, many voters anticipate war with China in the near future.

June 20, 2023

COVID Cover-Up: Did Dr. Fauci Lie?

Most voters suspect U.S. officials covered up China’s role in the COVID-19 pandemic, and less than half think Dr. Anthony Fauci has told the truth about the research that may have caused the outbreak.

June 19, 2023

Biden Still Trailing Trump for 2024

Even after former President Donald Trump was indicted on federal charges, he still leads President Joe Biden by a six-point margin.

June 16, 2023

Few Voters Think Tim Scott Can Win GOP Nomination

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott expressed an optimistic message in announcing his 2024 presidential campaign, but most voters don’t think he can win the Republican nomination.

June 15, 2023

‘Banana Republic’? Trump Indictment Bad for America, Most Voters Say

The federal indictment of former President Donald Trump is bad for the country, according to a majority of voters who agree that it makes America look like a “banana republic.”

June 14, 2023

Election Integrity: Most Voters Expect Cheating Will Affect 2024 Outcome

A majority of voters continue to suspect widespread election fraud, and expect cheating at the ballot box to influence the 2024 presidential election.

June 13, 2023

Mike Pence: Most Voters Don’t See Former VP as 2024 Nominee

Former Vice President Mike Pence formally announced his 2024 presidential campaign last week, but less than a third of voters think he’ll get the Republican nomination.

June 12, 2023

California Voters Support Parental Rights by Overwhelming Margins

Parents don’t lose their rights at the schoolhouse door, according to an overwhelming majority of California voters, most of whom also support laws requiring schools to notify parents if a student identifies as transgender.

June 9, 2023

Inflation: Nearly Half Believe Debt-Ceiling Deal Will Make It Worse

Voters remain concerned about inflation, and a plurality believe the recently passed deal to raise the federal debt limit will make the problem worse.

June 8, 2023

Biden Should Debate Democrat Challengers, Voters Say

Although some Democrats have denounced President Joe Biden’s challengers for his party’s 2024 nomination as “fringe candidates,” voters overwhelmingly want Biden to debate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Marianne Williamson.