Voters’ Opinions on America’s Direction Remain Stable
Thirty-seven percent (37%) of likely voters say the nation is heading in the right direction, showing no change from last week.
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April 22, 2009
April 22, 2009
Most Voters Say They Pay More Than Their Share of Taxes, Political Class Disagrees
With the annual ritual of filing federal income taxes just behind them, 52% of U.S. voters now believe they pay more than their fair share of taxes, up seven points from earlier this month.
April 22, 2009
35% Predict Giraud, Rounds Will Be Next To Go on ‘American Idol’
"American Idol" still has seven contestants remaining, thanks to the "save" the judges used last week for Matt Giraud. But because of that save, two contestants will be eliminated on tonight’s show.
April 22, 2009
Americans More Confident About Job-Change Decisions
Job confidence appears to be growing amidst other signs of short-term optimism about the U.S. economy.
April 22, 2009
Honest Talk About Chinese Currency Manipulation By Tony Blankley
Last week, the Obama administration declined to cite China for currency manipulation despite the fact that most experts -- including Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner during his confirmation testimony -- do not deny the obvious currency-rate fixing by China.
April 22, 2009
Greatly Depressing By Howard Rich
History is written by many people, but those who write government school textbooks tend to hold disproportionate sway.
April 22, 2009
The Hundred Days By Susan Estrich
Watch out. Everywhere you look, the talking heads are going to be talking about Barack Obama's first hundred days.
April 22, 2009
Only 31% Believe Americans Environmentally Aware
Wednesday is Earth Day, a day first celebrated 39 years ago to inspire awareness and appreciation of the environment. But, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey, only 31% of American adults believe their fellow countrymen are environmentally aware.
April 21, 2009
Generic Congressional Ballot Remains a Tie This Week
For the second straight week, Democrats and Republicans are tied on the Generic Congressional Ballot.
April 21, 2009
60% Say Government Has Too Much Power, Too Much Money
Sixty percent (60%) of Americans say the federal government has too much power and too much money, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
April 21, 2009
Most Americans Say Bailouts Were Bad Idea, Political Class Disagrees
Looking back, 59% of voters nationwide believe the federal bailouts for banks and other financial institutions were a bad idea. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 26% think they were a good idea.
April 21, 2009
GOP Heads on Sticks By Debra J. Saunders
Republican politicians are afraid of their base. Very afraid. Press folks have categorized the April 15 TEA parties -- TEA for "Taxed Enough Already" -- as anti-President Barack Obama, anti-government and even "anti-CNN." But it is GOP leaders who are scared senseless (for want of a better word) by the protests.
April 21, 2009
Bottom Line for the Already Insured By Froma Harrop
The hardest group to sell on national health reform is those who don't desperately need it.
April 21, 2009
Only 33% in Massachusetts Favor Incumbent Governor in 2010
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, embroiled in a budget crisis like many state chief executives these days, may need to be thinking about another line of work.
April 21, 2009
Back to the Future: Obama's Foreign Policy By Michael Barone
As Barack Obama finishes up his second major foreign tour, a pattern in his approach to foreign policy seems to be emerging.
April 21, 2009
70% Say Families Are Recyclers
Seventy percent (70%) of Americans say their families participate in recycling, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Just 25% say they don’t.
April 20, 2009
27% Plan to Take Spring Vacation This Year
Spring has sprung, and one thing 27% of Americans adults plan to spring for this season is a vacation, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
April 20, 2009
Just 11% Favor Seceding From The Union
Eleven percent (11%) of Americans say they would vote for their state to secede from the United States and form an independent country, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
April 20, 2009
51% View Tea Parties Favorably, Political Class Strongly Disagrees
Fifty-one percent (51%) of Americans have a favorable view of the “tea parties” held nationwide last week, including 32% who say their view of the events is Very favorable.
April 20, 2009
52% Worry Government Will Do Too Much to Fix Economy
As short-term optimism about the economy has grown in recent months, so has the concern that the federal government will do too much in response to the nation’s recent economic challenges.
