‘Lock Him Up’? Most Doubt Trump Will Be Sentenced to Prison
Donald Trump is still scheduled for sentencing next month in New York City, but most voters don’t think Judge Juan Marchan will send the former president to prison.
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August 23, 2024
August 20, 2024
Is Kamala Harris The Best Democrats Could Do?
As Democrats gather for their convention to formally nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as their presidential candidate, many voters harbor doubts about how she was picked to replace President Joe Biden as the party’s nominee.
August 19, 2024
‘Stolen Valor’? 45% Say Walz Accusations Won’t Make Much Difference
Most voters take seriously accusations that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz exaggerated his military record, but a plurality say it won’t affect their vote in the presidential election.
August 16, 2024
Yellowstone: Voters Strongly Support Protecting Park
The wildlife and wilderness of Yellowstone National Park are a resource of global importance, according to an overwhelming majority of voters who see a duty to preserve America’s first national park.
August 16, 2024
Are the Media in the Tank for Harris?
A majority of voters believe most news reporters are biased and expect the media to keep helping Kamala Harris against Donald Trump in their coverage of the presidential campaign.
August 14, 2024
Voters Trust Trump More on Middle East Crisis
The current Middle East conflict is a major crisis, according to most voters, who trust former President Trump more than Vice President Kamala Harris to deal with the crisis.
August 13, 2024
Democrats Like Tim Walz, But Other Voters? Not So Much
Democratic voters are overwhelming pleased with Kamala Harris’s choice of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate, but Republicans and independents are less impressed.
August 12, 2024
Most Suspect Non-Citizens Are Illegally Registered to Vote
Election integrity concerns have focused on the issue of illegal voting by non-citizens, and most voters suspect it may be happening in their state.
August 9, 2024
Is It Fair to Call Kamala Harris a ‘DEI Hire’?
Controversy over so-called DEI (“diversity, equity and inclusion”) policies has intruded on this year’s presidential campaign, with some critics accusing Vice President Kamala Harris of being a “DEI hire.”
August 8, 2024
More Americans Optimistic About Economy
Despite the recent stock market dip, optimism about the economy has increased in the past year.
August 6, 2024
Election 2024: Should RFK Jr. Drop Out?
Support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent presidential campaign has declined, and many voters think Kennedy should quit the race.
August 5, 2024
Most Rate Biden Unsuccessful on Economy, Don’t See Harris as Better
Less than a quarter of voters think Vice President Kamala Harris would do a better job on the economy than President Joe Biden, who isn’t considered very successful on the issue.
August 2, 2024
Most Say Gunman Acted Alone in Trump Assassination Attempt
A majority of voters believe the man who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump last month acted alone, but many suspect a conspiracy.
July 31, 2024
48% Rate Kamala Harris ‘Poor’ on Border Policy
President Joe Biden put Vice President Kamala Harris in charge of efforts to control migration at the southern border, and most voters don’t think she’s done a good job of it.
July 29, 2024
Majority Say Women Should Have to Register for Draft
While most voters don’t want a return of the military draft, a majority believe that women should be required to register when they turn 18.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 21% of Likely U.S. Voters believe the United States should have a military draft, while 61% disagree and 18% are not sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
July 26, 2024
52% Agree Biden Should Resign Presidency
Voters overwhelmingly approve of President Joe Biden’s decision not to continue running for a second term, and a majority also agree that he should resign from office now.
July 25, 2024
Only 31% of Battleground Voters Familiar With ESG
The use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores in evaluating financial services has increased rapidly, but most voters in key “battleground” states are not familiar with the practice.
July 25, 2024
51% of Voters See Climate Change as a Danger
Most American voters want more domestic oil and gas production even though about half believe climate change has reached dangerous levels,
July 24, 2024
62% Concerned About Election Cheating
Most voters think this year’s election could be impacted by cheating, nearly one-in-five say they received multiple mail-in ballots in 2020 and nine percent (9%) of voters nationally are either not U.S. citizens or aren’t sure if they’re citizens.
July 23, 2024
61% See Biden’s Mental Decline as ‘Threat’ to National Security
President Joe Biden has quit his campaign for reelection, but most voters believe the decline in his mental ability poses a danger for America.
