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November 12, 2020

Voters Still See A Divided America, But Lack Confidence That A Trump Defeat Will Help

Voters continue to see a more divided America after four years of the Trump presidency. While half of voters place the blame at Trump’s feet, nearly as many don’t see it getting any better if Biden takes his seat in the White House.

November 11, 2020

Most Decided Their Vote Over A Month Ago, Worry About Voter Fraud

Voting patterns in this year’s presidential election are virtually the same as those in 2016, with most voters making their decision weeks before Election Day. But over a quarter of voters worry their vote won’t be correctly counted.

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November 10, 2020

Only 56% of Biden Voters Say They Were Voting FOR Biden

Looking back at the presidential election, Trump voters overwhelmingly say they voted for the president, while a sizable number of Biden supporters admit they were voting against Trump rather than for the former vice president.

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November 6, 2020

Trump Voters Scorch Media Coverage; Biden Voters Like It

Voters are less critical of the media’s presidential campaign coverage than they were four years ago, with most continuing to rely on television as their primary news source. But Biden voters remain far bigger cheerleaders of the media than Trump voters are.

November 5, 2020

How Did We Vote and What For

President Trump’s job performance was the most important issue for Biden voters, closely followed by the coronavirus. For Trump voters, the economy came first and then how the president did his job.

November 4, 2020

Voters Reject Post-Election Unity, Say Violence More Likely If Trump Wins

Regardless of the winner, few voters expect us all to get along after Election Day. A Trump win is expected to trigger a more violent reaction than a Biden victory.

November 3, 2020

Trump’s Voters Expect A Winner Today More Than Biden’s Do

Trump voters are much more confident than Biden supporters that the winner of the presidential race will be known today. Among all voters, Democrat Joe Biden is seen as more likely to admit he’s lost than President Trump.

November 2, 2020

Ohio: Trump 48%, Biden 45%

President Trump has moved three points ahead of Democrat Joe Biden in Ohio, a state that is key to Trump’s hopes of staying in the White House.

November 2, 2020

Pennsylvania: Biden 49%, Trump 45%

Democrat Joe Biden holds a four-point lead in Pennsylvania, a state that appears essential to President Trump’s reelection.

November 2, 2020

White House Watch: Biden 48%, Trump 47%

President Trump and Democrat Joe Biden are in a near tie in Rasmussen Reports’ final White House Watch survey before Election Day.

November 1, 2020

Florida: Biden 48%, Trump 47%

Going into Election Day, Democrat Joe Biden and President Trump are in a virtual tie in the critical state of Florida.

October 30, 2020

North Carolina Senate: Cunningham (D) 47%, Tillis (R) 44%

Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham has moved into a three-point lead over incumbent Republican Thom Tillis in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race.

October 30, 2020

North Carolina: Trump 48%, Biden 46%

President Trump has edged to a two-point lead over Democrat Joe Biden in the battleground state of North Carolina.

October 29, 2020

Arizona Senate: Kelly (D) 48%, McSally (R) 43%

Democratic challenger Mark Kelly has grown his lead over incumbent Republican Martha McSally in Arizona’s U.S. Senate special election race.

October 29, 2020

Arizona: Trump 48%, Biden 45%

President Trump has moved to a three-point lead over Democrat Joe Biden in Arizona just days before Election Day.

October 27, 2020

More Voters Plan On Voting In Person At The Polls

More voters plan to vote in person after all as Election Day approaches, with confidence even higher that all votes will be correctly counted.

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October 26, 2020

Most Say Biden/Hunter Business Connection Likely

Voters think it’s likely that Joe Biden was in on his son Hunter’s controversial business deals abroad but are more critical of President Trump’s ethics than those of the Democratic nominee.

October 23, 2020

North Carolina Senate: Tillis (R) 45%, Cunningham (D) 45%

Incumbent Republican Thom Tillis is running dead even with Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham in North Carolina’s fevered U.S. Senate race.

October 23, 2020

Florida: Trump 49%, Biden 46%

President Trump holds a three-point lead over Democrat Joe Biden in Florida, a state that’s critical to whether or not the president is reelected.

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October 22, 2020

24% Say Past Presidential Debates Have Changed Their Vote

Republicans are the most enthusiastic about the second Trump-Biden debate tonight and are the most likely to watch. Overall enthusiasm is down from the first debate, however, even though one-in-four voters say debates have changed their vote in the past.