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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
April 3, 2009
75% Oppose Release of Guantanamo Inmates in the United States
President Obama’s intelligence chief said last week that some inmates at the Guantanamo terrorist prison camp may be released in the United States, but just 13% of U.S. voters think that should be allowed.
April 2, 2009
54% Count On U.S. Business Leaders More Than World Leaders To Help U.S. Economy
So much for the hoopla and highly publicized activities of this week’s G-20 economic summit.
March 31, 2009
74% Say More Troops Likely in Afghanistan
American voters think President Obama will repeat his recent decision to increase the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan. Three-out-of-four (74%) think it is likely that he will send in even more troops in the next year or so.
March 28, 2009
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending March 27, 2009
Many Americans think there’s already too much government in their lives and the government they’ve got either ignores real problems or makes them worse.
March 26, 2009
30% Say Government Should Limit Pay for Athletes and Movie Stars
While a great deal of public anger is focused at corporate executives these days, Johnny Depp and the Boys of Summer don’t fare much better.
March 24, 2009
63% Support Affordable Health Care for ‘Every Single American’
Sixty-three percent (63%) of U.S. voters agree with President Obama that “we must make it a priority to give every single American quality affordable health care.”
March 23, 2009
50% of Tennessee Voters View Obama’s Budget Unfavorably
Half of voters in Tennessee (50%) have an unfavorable view of President Obama’s proposed $3.6 trillion budget for 2010. A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state finds 39% view the budget favorably.
March 23, 2009
67% Say Politicians Should Give Back AIG Contributions, Political Class Disagrees
Two-out-of-three Americans (67%) believe that politicians who received campaign contributions from American International Group (AIG) should return the money. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 21% disagree and 13% are not sure.
March 22, 2009
Obama Action on Lobbyist Disclosure Is A Step Most Americans Will Welcome
President Barack Obama on Friday announced that lobbyists must put in writing any requests they believe should be granted from the recently passed $787 billion economic stimulus package. His action is definitely a step in a direction most voters will welcome, according to Rasmussen Reports surveying.
March 22, 2009
Political Class Gives Geithner Good Reviews, Most Americans Disagree
America’s Political Class gives Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner rave reviews—76% have a favorable opinion of him. Two-thirds (66%) of the Political Class say Geithner’s doing a good or excellent job handling the credit crisis and federal bailouts.
March 21, 2009
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending March 20, 2009
Many Americans think there’s already too much government in their lives and the government they’ve got either ignores real problems or makes them worse.
March 20, 2009
61% Support Putting More U.S. Troops In Afghanistan
Sixty-one percent (61%) of U.S. voters agree with President Obama’s decision to put more U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
