The Democrats' Dictionary By Debra J. Saunders
Doublespeak is alive as Democrats pull the strings in the White House and Congress 24 years after 1984. What do they mean when they engage in Democrat-speak?
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May 10, 2009
May 9, 2009
66% Say Being a Mother Is A Woman's Most Important Role
This Mother’s Day, two-out-of-three adults (66%) believe that being a mother is the most important role for a woman to fill. Only 17% disagree and 16% are not sure.
May 9, 2009
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending May 8, 2009
Government, government everywhere, that seems to be the sign of the times.
May 9, 2009
A Mother's Job By Susan Estrich
"You have so much responsibility. It's just hard work all the time," said Bristol Palin, the new spokeswoman for the Candie's Foundation to prevent teen pregnancy, at an "Event to Prevent" town hall on Wednesday.
May 8, 2009
42% Like Congress’ ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Car Plan
Americans give mixed reviews to Congress’ “Cash for Clunkers” plan to encourage the purchase of new, more fuel-efficient cars.
May 8, 2009
Winner of Our Prediction Challenge: Is It Possible for Israel & the Palestinians Live Side By Side in Peace?
Conflict between Israel and Iran still exists today. One of this week's Prediction Challenges asked predictors if it was indeed possible for Israel & the Palestinians live side by side in peace. The Rasmussen Reports survey found that 40% say Israelis, Palestinians can peacefully coexist.
May 8, 2009
40% Say Israelis, Palestinians Can Peacefully Coexist
With Israel and Iran turning up the bellicose language, U.S. voters are less confident than they were at the beginning of the year that Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side in peace.
May 8, 2009
57% Expect Government Will Give GM, Chrysler Unfair Advantages
If the federal government becomes the majority owner of General Motors and Chrysler, most Americans (57%) believe it’s likely the government will pass laws and regulations giving those firms an unfair advantage over other car companies. That figure includes 37% who consider such preferential treatment Very Likely.
May 8, 2009
Health Care: Will Democrats Ride Camel or Horse? By Froma Harrop
A camel, the old saying goes, is a horse made by committee. We don't want camel health reform. We don't want Washington lawmakers debating whether it should have one hump or two. We want a horse -- a sleek machine that performs with efficiency.
May 8, 2009
Huge Crack in System of Drug Prosecution By Debra J. Saunders
When Congress passed the Anti-Drug Abuse Act in 1986, proponents boasted that stiff mandatory minimum sentences would be bad news for major drug traffickers. Ha. Over time, drug kingpins learned that they had little to fear from the law -- especially if they were dealing crack cocaine.
May 8, 2009
Presidency 2012: The Invisible Primary Begins By Larry J. Sabato
We at the Crystal Ball must beg your forgiveness. With fewer than 1,300 days left until the next general election for President, we have failed to offer a single analysis of this historic upcoming battle. With humility, and hoping for mercy, we submit this first update on 2012.
May 7, 2009
Predict Our Poll Results: Is American Consumerism to Blame for Many of Earth's Environmental Problems?
From May 7-8, 2009, Rasmussen Reports will ask 1,000 likely voters the following question "Is American consumerism to blame for many of the earth’s environmental problems?" We'd like you to please predict the percentage who will say "yes" consumerism in this country is to blame for many of our planet's environmental issues.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
