Democrats Break Tie on Latest Generic Ballot
Democratic congressional candidates have pulled ahead of Republicans again in the latest edition of the Generic Congressional Ballot.
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June 23, 2009
June 23, 2009
47% Oppose More Government Regulation of U.S. Financial System
Forty-seven percent (47%) of Americans oppose more government regulation of the U.S. financial system, while 33% disagree and say more regulation is a good idea, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
June 23, 2009
81% Say Palestinians Must Recognize Israel’s Right To Exist As Part of Any Peace Agreement
Eighty-one percent (81%) of U.S. voters agree with Israeli President Benjamin Netanhyahu that Palestinian leaders must recognize Israel’s right to exist as part of a Middle Eastern peace agreement.
June 23, 2009
Bad Times for Whistle-blowers By Debra J. Saunders
As recent AmeriCorps Inspector General Gerald Walpin tells the story, when a White House aide called him on June 10, Walpin thought the administration was calling him to enlist his support -- as a prominent Republican member of the New York bar -- for the confirmation of Sonya Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court. Instead, Special Counsel to the President Norm Eisen informed Walpin that President Obama wanted Walpin out of his job.
June 23, 2009
Act Fast on Health Care, Obama By Froma Harrop
President Obama has a green light and open eight-lane highway for health-care reform. But somehow the guy can't put his foot on the gas.
June 23, 2009
54% Oppose “Cash for Clunkers” Plan To Spur Purchase of Greener Cars
Congress now has sent its “Cash for Clunkers” bill to President Obama to sign into law, but most Americans oppose the plan to encourage people to trade in old cars for new, more fuel-efficient models.
June 23, 2009
50% Say Hate Is Growing in America
Fifty percent (50%) of Americans believe hate is growing in America in the wake of the murders of a doctor who performed late-term abortions and a military recruiter and a shooting incident at the U.S. Holocaust Museum in which a guard was killed.
June 22, 2009
Rasmussen Reports Daily Prediction Challenge: Internet Gambling
The daily Rasmussen Reports Prediction Challenge for Monday focuses on internet gambling.
June 22, 2009
Georgia 2010 Democratic Primary: Barnes Big Leader in Governor’s Race
Former Governor Roy Barnes is far and away the leader in an early look at Georgia’s 2010 Democratic gubernatorial primary race.
June 22, 2009
69% Value Volunteer Service Over Political Activity
Sixty-nine percent (69%) of U.S. voters say it is more important to do volunteer work for church and community organizations than it is to get involved in politics and political campaigns.
June 22, 2009
2010 Georgia GOP Primary: Oxendine Far Ahead of Other Gubernatorial Hopefuls
John Oxendine, Georgia’s fire and insurance commissioner, holds a commanding lead over all other Republican gubernatorial hopefuls in an early look at next year’s state GOP Primary.
June 22, 2009
39% Now Blame Bad Economy on Obama’s Policies
While most U.S. voters still blame the Bush Administration for the nation’s economic problems, a growing number are inclined to blame President Barack Obama.
June 21, 2009
62% Plan To Visit Dad on Father’s Day
Sixty-two percent (62%) of American adults whose parents are still living say they will visit their fathers this Sunday for Father's Day. That's up five points from last year's Father's Day survey.
June 21, 2009
Oil and Water Mix in Ecuador By Debra J. Saunders
"We certainly recognize that Chevron does not make a sympathetic victim here," company spokesman Kent Robertson told me over the telephone.
June 20, 2009
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls: Week Ending June 19, 2009
Much of the action was overseas this past week, with Americans assessing their place in the world amidst global events beyond their control.
June 19, 2009
Rasmussen Reports Daily Prediction Challenge: Volunteerism in the United States
The daily Rasmussen Reports Prediction Challenge for Friday focuses on volunteerism in the United States.
June 19, 2009
Americans Evenly Divided Over Urgency of Health Care Reform
Forty-four percent (44%) of Americans say the Obama administration should wait on health care reform until the economy improves.
June 19, 2009
69% in Michigan Say Government Should Sell Shares in GM, Chrysler ASAP
Most adults in Michigan (69%) say the government should sell its shares in General Motors and Chrysler as soon as possible.
June 19, 2009
On Iran, 43% Say Obama’s Response About Right, 35% Say Not Aggressive Enough
President Obama’s response to this week’s protests in Iran has been muted to avoid giving the Iranians the idea that America is trying to “meddle” in their election. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that a plurality of voters (43%) think the president’s response has been about right.
June 19, 2009
How To Become a Civil Libertarian By Debra J. Saunders
There are no legal grounds for prosecuting Bush administration lawyers who supported the use of enhanced interrogation techniques to thwart planned terrorist attacks, so civil libertarians have the tort system to try to ruin Bush lawyers.
