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May 7, 2009

80% Say Life Experiences Teach More Than College

Eighty-percent (80%) of Americans believe that individuals learn more practical skills through life experience and work rather than through college. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 9% disagree and say more is learned in college.

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May 7, 2009

Predict Who Will Be the Next Contestant Eliminated on 'American Idol'

Only three contestants remain in the eighth season of 'American Idol' and it's the guys' game now! Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey and Kris Allen are competing for the finals. We want you to predict who you think will be eliminated from the show on May 13th.

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May 7, 2009

If Israel Attacks Iran, 49% Say U.S. Should Help

Forty-nine percent (49%) of Americans say that if Israel launches an attack against Iran, the United States should help Israel. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 37% believe the United States should do nothing while just 2% believe the U.S. should help Iran.

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May 7, 2009

Jack Kemp's Big Ideas By Lawrence Kudlow

When I first visited with Jack Kemp in his congressional office in Washington, D.C., in the late 1970s, I couldn't help but notice the row of books on his desk. There was Friedrich Hayek, Ludwig von Mises, Benjamin Anderson and Milton Friedman. And of course there was Jude Wanniski's "The Way the World Works."

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May 7, 2009

34% Predicted Iraheta Would Be Eliminated from ‘American Idol’

Nearly a third (34%) of participants in this week’s Rasmussen Prediction Challenge correctly predicted that Allison Iraheta would be the next contestant eliminated from ‘American Idol.’ Iraheta, however, wasn’t their first choice. Thirty-eight percent (38%) thought Kris Allen would be leaving last night’s show.

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May 7, 2009

Texas Governor’s Primary A Toss-Up

Texas Governor Rick Perry and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison find themselves essentially tied in an early look at their 2010 Primary battle.

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May 7, 2009

Those Brand-New Humble Republicans By Joe Conason

Hoping to re-brand their declining party, a group of prominent Republicans recently launched a national "listening tour," presumably as an exercise in market research. They would like to know why voters -- and especially younger voters -- increasingly reject the GOP.

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May 7, 2009

White House Puts UAW Ahead of Property Rights By Michael Barone

Last Friday, the day after Chrysler filed for bankruptcy, I drove past the company's headquarters on I-75 in Auburn Hills, Mich. As I glanced at the pentagram logo, I felt myself tearing up a little bit. Anyone who grew up in the Detroit area, as I did, can't help but be sad to see a once great company fail.

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May 6, 2009

Predict Our Poll Results: How Long Will It Be Before Daily Newspapers Go Out of Business?

From May 6-7, 2009, Rasmussen Reports will ask 1,000 adults the following question "How long will it be before daily newspapers go out of business?--less than three years, three to five years, five to ten years, ten to twenty years or they'll never go out of business?" We'd like you to please predict the percentage who will say it will take less than three years for daily newspapers to go out of business.

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May 6, 2009

Predict Our Poll Results: What Is Your Primary Source For Local News?

From May 6-7, 2009, Rasmussen Reports will ask 1,000 adults the following question: "What is your primary source for local news?--television, newspapers, the internet or the radio?" We'd like you to please predict the percentage who will say their primary source for local news is newspapers.

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May 6, 2009

38% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction, Five Year High

Thirty-eight percent (38%) of likely voters believe the United States is heading in the right direction, representing the highest level of optimism since the fall of 2004.

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May 6, 2009

56% Say Every American Should Attend College

Fifty-six percent (56%) of American adults say that every American should receive further education after high school by attending either a college or vocational school. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 30% disagree and 13% are not sure.

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May 6, 2009

75% Say Business Better at Customer Service Than Government

Three-out-of-four American voters (75%) say that businesses do a better job than government agencies when it comes to handling customer service issues. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that only 11% take the opposite view and believe that government bodies do a better job.

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May 6, 2009

A Different Life By Susan Estrich

You expect some people to write a book. You see their name when you're scrolling titles or actually looking at books, and you say, of course he or she would write a book.

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May 6, 2009

38% Predict Allen to Be Eliminated from This Week’s ‘American Idol’

Only four contestants are left on ‘American Idol’ and this week’s Rasmussen Prediction Challenge is the tightest one yet.

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May 6, 2009

Without Preparation, Explanation or Response By Tony Blankley

Does anyone take serious words seriously anymore here in Washington?

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May 5, 2009

Predict Our Poll Results: Is It Possible for Israel & the Palestinians Live Side By Side in Peace?

From May 5-6, 2009, Rasmussen Reports will ask 1,000 likely voters the following question "Is it possible for Israel and the Palestinians to live side by side in peace?" We'd like you to please predict the percentage who will say "yes," Israel and the Palestinians can live side by side in peace.

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May 5, 2009

Predict What the Rasmussen Consumer Index Will Be on June 30, 2009

The Rasmussen Consumer Index measures consumer confidence on a daily basis.The lowest level ever recorded occurred on the morning of December 17, 2008 when it was 56.8. For current data and other information, visit http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/business/indexes/rasmussen_consumer_index.

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May 5, 2009

Predict Obama's Approval Rating on June 30, 2009

Rasmussen Reports interviews 500 likely voters daily if they approve or disapprove of President Barack Obama's job performance. We'd like you to predict what Obama's Approval Index will be on June 30, 2009. The Index is determined by subtracting the strongly approve rating from the number who strongly disapprove.

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May 5, 2009

Generic Ballot: Republicans 40% Democrats 39%

For just the second time in more than five years of daily or weekly tracking, Republicans now lead Democrats in the latest edition of the Generic Congressional Ballot.