46% Say America's Best Days Have Come and Gone
Pessimism about America’s future is growing. The latest Rasmussen Reports tracking poll finds that just 38% of Americans now believe the nation’s best days best days remain ahead of us.
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December 7, 2006
December 6, 2006
New Republican Leaders Unknown to Public
When Congress convenes for its new session in January, it will do so with several new leaders at the forefront. On the Republican side of the aisle, the new leaders are generally unknown to the public
December 6, 2006
Election 2008: Kerry Trails Giuliani and McCain
Arizona Senator John McCain (R) leads Massachusetts Senator John Kerry (D) 53% to 36% in a hypothetical Election 2008 match-up.
December 6, 2006
64% Favor Removing “Almost All U.S. Troops from Iraq”
The Iraq Study Group delivered a long-awaited report to official Washington and called for a fundamental change in U.S. strategy. There is broad public support for one of the bi-partisan panel’s key recommendations—reducing the number of U.S. combat forces in Iraq.
December 5, 2006
Dem Congress May Benefit from Low Expectations
When Democrats formally take control of Congress in January, they may benefit from one of the most important tactical advantages in the political world—low expectations.
December 5, 2006
Election 2008: John McCain (R) Leads Clinton (D)
John McCain (R) now holds a four-point advantage over Hillary Clinton (D) in the Election 2008 race for the White House. Rudy Giuliani (R) has opened a five-point lead over Clinton, 48% to 43%.
December 5, 2006
2008 Presidential Primaries: Clinton & Obama Lead Dems
A pair of New York politicians lead the early primary polling for Election 2008. Senator Hillary Clinton (D) now attracts 34% support from Democratic and Democratic-leaning voters. On the GOP side, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) is on top with 31% support.
December 5, 2006
Election 2008: Gingrich Trails Clinton, Obama
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R) trails the two Democratic front-runners in a Rasmussen Reports Election 2008 poll.
November 30, 2006
52% View Pelosi As Liberal
Typically, Congressional leaders are little known to voters nationwide. But, that’s not the case with Nancy Pelosi.
November 28, 2006
Election 2008: Vilsack (D) Trails McCain (R)
Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack (D) has his sights set on the White House, but few Americans have their eyes on Tom Vilsack. A Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,000 Likely Voters found that 61% of Americans don’t know enough about him to form an opinion.
November 27, 2006
48% Expect More Partisan Bickering in New Congress
When Democrats take control of Congress in January, they will benefit from low expectations among the general public. Despite talk of bipartisanship by top politicians, only 37% expect to see more bipartisan compromise.
November 27, 2006
Democrats Have Edge on Issues
When it comes to the issues of taxes and abortion, Democrats hold a very modest advantage over Republicans. However, on health care, Social Security, and education, voters trust Democrats more than Republicans by a double-digit margin.
November 22, 2006
Incoming RNC Chair Martinez Largely Unknown
When U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez assumes the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee in January, he’ll do so as a political figure who is largely unknown by the general American voting public.
November 21, 2006
Election 2008: Edwards Trails Giuliani & McCain
John Edwards, the Democrats’ Vice Presidential nominee in 2004, is one of four Democrats currently reaching double digits of voter support for the party’s top slot in 2008, but he trails Republican front-runners Rudy Giuliani and John McCain
November 21, 2006
65% Expect Dems to Keep Control in 2008
Sixty-five percent (65%) of Americans believe that Democrats are likely to retain their newly won control of Congress in Election 2008. Thirty-two percent (32%) consider ongoing Democratic control “very” likely.
November 21, 2006
Religious Denominations Weigh In on Same-Sex Marriage
As the debate on same-sex marriage is being taken up in States across the nation, three major religious denominations recently made stands of their own on the issue.
November 21, 2006
65% Expect Dems to Keep Control in 2008
Sixty-five percent (65%) of Americans believe that Democrats are likely to retain their newly won control of Congress in Election 2008. Thirty-two percent (32%) consider ongoing Democratic control “very” likely.
November 20, 2006
43% Would Never Vote for Mormon Candidate
While many Republican insiders believe Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney could become an attractive candidate to the party’s social conservatives, a Rasmussen Reports survey finds that Romney’s faith may initially be more of a hindrance than a help.
November 16, 2006
56% Rate Situation in Iraq as “Poor”
Fifty-eight percent (58%) of American adults say it’s time for a fundamentally different approach in Iraq. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey found that just 29% say the United States should “stay the course.” These responses come as the U.S. death toll in Iraq hits 100 for October.
November 14, 2006
Giuliani Leads GOP Nominee Field
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) made it official on Monday, filing paperwork to launch a 2008 Presidential campaign.
