46% Support Military Response If Iran Attacks Israel
In the wake of recent missile tests, 71% of American voters say that Iran represents a serious threat to the United States and 82% believe that nation is a threat to Israel.
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July 10, 2008
July 9, 2008
Voters Reject Obama's call for Bilingualism
Barack Obama said yesterday that “instead of worrying about whether immigrants can learn English,” Americans “need to make sure your child can speak Spanish.” A national telephone survey conducted last month by Rasmussen Reports found that U.S. voters overwhelmingly disagree with the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.
July 9, 2008
Voters See Iraq as Biggest Difference Between Obama, McCain
Going strictly by the numbers, the biggest perceived difference between Barack Obama and John McCain can be found on the issue of Iraq.
July 8, 2008
Voters Perceive Obama Moving to the Middle
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has done a far more effective job than Republican John McCain in recent weeks moving himself to the middle in the minds of voters, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone surveys.
July 8, 2008
NRA has Support of 56% of Americans, but its Endorsement Means Little for McCain So Far
Over half of Americans (56%) express a favorable view of the National Rifle Association, although only 17% of voters say they are more likely to vote for John McCain if he is endorsed by the pro-gun lobbying group.
July 7, 2008
Americans Give Low Marks to U.S. Health Care, but 69% Rate Their Health Insurance Good or Excellent
More than two out of three Americans (68%) rate health care in this country as fair or poor, but a near identical number (69%) give good or excellent marks to their health insurance coverage and are very reluctant to change it.
July 7, 2008
Voters Divided As to Whether Women or African-Americans Face More Discrimination
Voters are evenly divided on whether women or African-Americans are more discriminated against today. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 32% believe African-Americans face more discrimination and 31% believe women do. Thirty-eight percent (38%) are not sure.
July 7, 2008
55 mph is So 70s: Voters Oppose Lowering National Speed Limit
A proposal to conserve energy by reducing the nationwide speed limit to 55 miles-per-hour is strongly opposed by the nation’s voters. Voters continue to prefer solutions that lead to finding more energy rather than relying upon conservation efforts. Majorities support both drilling for oil in both offshore wells and in the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge.
July 6, 2008
The Value of Party Weighting for a Tracking Poll
As we have noted many times, there is a disagreement within the polling industry as to whether or not polling firms should “weight” or adjust their sample to reflect a specific mix of Democrats, Republicans, and unaffiliated voters
July 5, 2008
What They Told Us: Week Ending July 4, 2008
The economic news remained grim this week on both the employment and small business fronts with no end in sight to rising gas prices. But, going into the July 4 weekend, Americans were still feeling good about the United States and what it stands for.
July 5, 2008
Libertarians Favor Obama and Other Looks at Election 2008
Libertarian voters make up 4% of the nation’s likely voters and they favor Barack Obama over John McCain by a 53% to 38% margin.
July 3, 2008
Only 17% See Working For Government As A Higher Calling
Even as both presidential candidates urge Americans to undertake more public service, over half of U.S. voters reject the idea that such duty is better than working in the private sector, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Only one out of six voters view work for the government as a higher calling.
July 3, 2008
Most Americans Still Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident
In the early summer days of 1776, a group of men gathered in Philadelphia to craft a document that has become one of history’s great declarations of liberty. In an time and place where challenging the King was considered treason, the Continental Congress declared that the King had no right to claim authority over them.
July 3, 2008
59% of voters say Constitution is Just Fine; 39% Say it Doesn’t Restrict Government Enough
Three out of five Americans think the U.S. Constitution is fine as is, but 39% fear it doesn't place enough restrictions on the government, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
July 2, 2008
Most Voters Disagree With Harry Reid’s Fossil Fuel Comments
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's pronouncement that using coal and oil is making us sick may be the number one video on YouTube, but most voters disagree, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
July 2, 2008
Most Americans Proud of U.S. History, Say Other Nations Should Follow America’s Lead
Three out of four Americans are proud of their country’s history, and nearly as many feel the world would be a better place if more nations were like ours.
July 1, 2008
42% Think Obama’s Public Funding Decision Was Smart, 40% Find it Hypocritical
Americans’ opinions are split on Barack Obama’s recent decision to opt out of public funding for his presidential campaign. A recent Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 42% of adults believe his decision was smart, while 40% think it was hypocritical.
June 30, 2008
McCain, Obama Talk Immigration, Media Misses the Point
Following the lead of the United States Senate, most media coverage of the immigration debate misses the point. For example, a recent Associated Press story noted that since both Presidential candidates support a path to citizenship, immigration reform won’t be a “major point of differentiation” between them.
June 29, 2008
Support for Offshore Drilling Dips Slightly to 59%
The good news for Barack Obama is that support for offshore drilling of oil wells has declined just a bit over the past week. The bad news for the presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee is that only Democrats are changing their mind.
June 28, 2008
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - June 28, 2008
The United States Supreme Court generated plenty of news this past week by releasing its end of session rulings. For the most part, voters weren’t terribly impressed. Just 26% gave the Justices good or excellent marks for their work down from 31% two weeks ago and 41% a month ago.
