What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls: Week Ending June 12, 2009
To paraphrase an old slogan in Washington, D.C., government is on the grow these days - whether voters like it or not.
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June 13, 2009
June 12, 2009
61% of Illinois Voters Say They Would Definitely Vote Against Roland Burris
Sixty-one percent (61%) of Illinois voters now say they would definitely vote against Democratic Senator Roland Burris if he runs for a full term in 2010, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state.
June 12, 2009
Americans Support Universal Health Coverage, But Not If It Covers Illegal Immigrants
Eighty percent (80%) of U.S. voters oppose providing government health care coverage for illegal immigrants as part of the health care reform package that is working its way through Congress.
June 11, 2009
Virginia Governor: Deeds (D) 47%, McDonnell (R) 41%
Newly chosen Democratic gubernatorial nominee R. Creigh Deeds leads his Republican opponent, former Attorney General Robert F. McDonnell, by six points in the first poll of Virginia voters released since Tuesday’s Democratic primary
June 10, 2009
44% Believe Constitution Doesn’t Restrict Government Enough
Eighty-three percent (83%) of voters nationwide rate the U.S. Constitution as good or excellent, and there is little public support for changing the document.
June 9, 2009
62% Say Obama Should Not Meet With Iran Until It Stops Nuclear Weapons Program
Sixty-two percent (62%) of U.S. voters say Iran should be required to stop developing its nuclear weapons capabilities before a meeting is allowed between the Iranian president and the president of the United States, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
June 8, 2009
32% Say Most Islamic Nations Want Peaceful Relations with America
Fewer than one-third of U.S. voters (32%) believe most Islamic nations want to have a positive and peaceful relationship with the United States. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 45% disagree and 24% are not sure.
June 6, 2009
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls: Week Ending June 5, 2009
Most voters continue to approve of the job President Obama is doing, but, as is often the case, the devil is in the details.
June 5, 2009
51% Rate Obama’s Leadership Skills Good or Excellent
Fifty-one percent (51%) of U.S. voters say President Obama is a good or excellent leader. While still positive, that number is down from 55% last month and is the lowest level found since he took office in January.
June 5, 2009
Americans Overwhelmingly Believe Judges of Different Backgrounds Would Reach Same Conclusion
Sixty-six percent (66%) of voters nationwide believe that well-qualified male and female judges would reach the same conclusion most of the time. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 17% disagree and another 17% are not sure.
June 5, 2009
83% Say U.S. Legal System Should Treat All Americans Equally
Eighty-three percent (83%) of U.S. voters say America’s legal system should apply the law equally to all Americans rather than using the law to help those who have less power and influence. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows that just 8% disagree.
June 4, 2009
New Jersey Governor: Christie (R) 51% Corzine (D) 38%
New Jersey’s Democratic Governor Jon S. Corzine, who hopes to win a second term in November, has now fallen behind Republican challenger Christopher J. Christie by 15 points – 49% to 34%.
June 4, 2009
74% Say Peace between Israel and Palestinians Not Likely in Next 10 Years
Seventy-four percent (74%) of U.S. voters say it is unlikely there will be lasting peace between the Palestinians and Israel within the next decade Twenty-seven percent (27%) say it’s not at all likely.
June 3, 2009
Sotomayor Beats Bush’s Supreme Court Nominees So Far
Judge Sonia Sotomayor, President Obama’s first choice for the U.S. Supreme Court, is well ahead of the game at this early stage of the confirmation process when compared to President George W. Bush’s high court nominees.
June 3, 2009
Only 28% See Better U.S. Relationship With Muslim World A Year From Now
President Obama plans a major speech in Cairo on Thursday to reach out to Muslims worldwide, but just 28% of U.S. voters think America’s relationship with the Muslim world will be better a year from today.
June 3, 2009
Sotomayor Support Softens Over Past Week, But 88% Still Say Confirmation Likely
Over the week since she was introduced to the nation, public support for Judge Sonia Sotomayor has softened a bit, but 88% still say it’s likely that she will be confirmed as the next U.S. Supreme Court justice.
June 3, 2009
46% Want Health Reform Now, 45% Say Wait Until Economy Improves
Voters remain closely divided on the urgency for health care reform, given the troubled state of the economy.
June 2, 2009
77% of Georgia Voters Favor ID Checks Before Voting, Justice Department Disagrees
The Department of Justice on Tuesday said the state of Georgia's system cannot check driver’s license information and Social Security numbers to prove that prospective voters are U.S. citizens.
June 2, 2009
52% Still Fear Government Will ‘Help’ Economy Too Much
Most U.S. voters continue to worry that the federal government will do too much in reacting to the country’s current economic problems.
June 1, 2009
Congressional Consensus on Health Care Gets Mixed Reviews from Public
The Politico reports that “the broad outlines of a consensus plan” have emerged for health care reform. While acknowledging that there are “no guarantees,” the influential Washington newspaper says that the consensus is built around guidelines that assume “all Americans would be guaranteed access to health insurance. In fact, they’d probably be required to purchase it.”
