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April 17, 2009

Only 34% Now Blame Humans for Global Warming

Just one-out-of-three voters (34%) now believe global warming is caused by human activity, the lowest finding yet in Rasmussen Reports national surveying. However, a plurality (48%) of the Political Class believes humans are to blame.

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April 17, 2009

30% Say U.S. Drug Use To Blame For Growing Violence in Mexico

Just 30% of U.S. voters say drug users in the United States are more to blame for growing drug violence in Mexico than the drug producers themselves.

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April 17, 2009

In Texas, 31% Say State Has Right to Secede From U.S., But 75% Opt To Stay

Thirty-one percent (31%) of Texas voters say that their state has the right to secede from the United States and form an independent country.

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April 16, 2009

62% in Illinois Say Burris Should Resign

The fallout from the Rod Blagojevich scandal continues in Illinois. Sixty-two percent (62%) of Illinois voters say Roland Burris, the man the disgraced governor named to Barack Obama’s Senate seat, should resign. Just 24% believe Burris should remain in the Senate.

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April 16, 2009

GOP’s McDonnell Pulls Further Ahead in Virginia Governor’s Race

Republican Attorney General Robert F. McDonnell has a three-to-nine point lead against three hopefuls for the Democratic nomination in this year’s closely-watched Virginia gubernatorial contest.

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April 15, 2009

72% Want More Military Action Against Pirates

Seventy-two percent (72%) of U.S. voters say the United States should take more military action to prevent further piracy against American and other ships off Africa’s east coast.

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April 14, 2009

Voters Are A Little Less Confident Obama Is Bringing The Troops Home

Voters seem to be a little less sure this month that President Obama will bring U.S. combat troops home from Iraq by the end of his first term as he has long promised.

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April 14, 2009

On Immigration, Large Gap Remains Between Mainstream America and Political Class

Sixty-six percent (66%) of likely voters nationwide say it is Very Important for the government to improve its enforcement of the borders and reduce illegal immigration. However, the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 32% of America’s Political Class agrees.

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April 14, 2009

Voters Don't Rank Immigration As A Priority Issue

Despite reports that President Obama plans to begin a push for immigration reform, voters rank it fifth out of five priorities he has proposed this year in the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.

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April 13, 2009

36% Favor Lifting U.S. Embargo on Cuba, 35% Disagree

U.S. voters are evenly divided over whether the United States should lift its long-standing economic embargo of Cuba as President Obama prepares to meet with Latin American leaders this week in part to discuss U.S.-Cuban relations.

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April 13, 2009

45% Say Most Get Involved in Politics to Protect Themselves From Government

Forty-five percent (45%) of Americans adults say most people get involved in politics to protect themselves from what the government might do, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.

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April 11, 2009

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending April 10, 2009

It’s all about taxes this time of year.

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April 9, 2009

66% of Americans Say Their Vote Counts in Elections

Two-thirds of American adults nationwide (66%) say their vote really matters on Election Day.

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April 9, 2009

Only 27% See the U.N. As America's Ally

Just 27% of U.S. voters regard the United Nations as an ally of the United States, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.

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April 9, 2009

Just 53% Say Capitalism Better Than Socialism

Only 53% of American adults believe capitalism is better than socialism. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 20% disagree and say socialism is better. Twenty-seven percent (27%) are not sure which is better.

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April 7, 2009

37% Agree That U.S. Has Shown Arrogance and Been Dismissive of Europe

Thirty-seven percent (37%) of American voters agree that in dealing with its European allies over the years, the United States has shown arrogance, been dismissive, and even derisive. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 47% disagree with that assertion and 16% are not sure.

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April 6, 2009

Favorables for Michelle Obama Jump Six Points to 67%

Two-thirds of U.S. voters (67%) now have a favorable opinion of Michelle Obama, including 43% who hold a Very Favorable view of America’s new First Lady.

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April 5, 2009

57% Want Military Response to North Korea Missile Launch

Fifty-seven percent (57%) of U.S. voters nationwide favor a military response to eliminate North Korea’s missile launching capability. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows that just 15% of voters oppose a military response while 28% are not sure.

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April 4, 2009

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending April 3, 2009

This president hasn’t had an easy week since he took office, and the past one was one of his toughest yet.

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April 3, 2009

44% See More Tension With Other Countries Because of Economic Crisis

Forty-four percent (44%) of Americans say the current global economic crisis is more likely to create tension between the United States and other nations rather than to encourage more cooperation.