Supreme Court Receives Highest Ratings in Nearly A Year
Forty-two percent (42%) of U.S. voters say the Supreme Court is doing a good or excellent job, the highest level found since last April.
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March 25, 2009
March 25, 2009
Most Americans Support Government Control of Executive Pay Only If Taxpayer Money Is Involved
American attitudes about regulating executive compensation are very clear: If taxpayers help a company stay in business, the government should regulate executive pay and bonuses. But if no taxpayer money is involved, the government should keep its hands off.
March 25, 2009
The Most Dangerous City in the World By Tony Blankley
In a world growing more dangerous by the week in this dark spring of 2009, Washington may be the most dangerous city in the world.
March 25, 2009
Looking for the Line By Susan Estrich
Nothing gets people's attention faster than picketing them at home -- which is not necessarily a reason to do it.
March 25, 2009
Nearly One-Third of Younger Americans See Colbert, Stewart As Alternatives to Traditional News Outlets
Nearly one-third of Americans under the age of 40 say satirical news-oriented television programs like The Colbert Report and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart are taking the place of traditional news outlets.
March 24, 2009
Democrats Regain Lead on Generic Congressional Ballot
After slipping to a new low last week, support for Democratic Congressional candidates rebounded to once again move ahead of the GOP on the latest edition of the Generic Congressional Ballot.
March 24, 2009
81% Say Congress Can’t Raise Taxes Retroactively
Eighty-one percent (81%) of U.S. voters say Congress does not have the right to raise taxes on all Americans retroactively, even as the legislators are considering such legislation to punish those who got bonuses from American International Group (AIG).
March 24, 2009
The Word Is -- A Tie -- For Stewart, Colbert and Miller
The results are in for the showdown of the cable news political comics – and it’s a tie. Among those who know who they are, that is.
March 24, 2009
63% Support Affordable Health Care for ‘Every Single American’
Sixty-three percent (63%) of U.S. voters agree with President Obama that “we must make it a priority to give every single American quality affordable health care.”
March 24, 2009
Predict Whether Tim Geithner Will Still Be Treasury Secretary At The End of 2009
With the current economic crisis and the recent news regarding the bonuses paid out by insurance giant AIG the new Treasury Secretary, Tim Geithner, has been in the news frequently.
March 24, 2009
Economy and Health Care Are Married By Froma Harrop
The Duke basketball coach and most other Americans believe that President Obama is unwisely diverting his attention from the sick economy.
March 24, 2009
Only 23% Don’t Know Someone Who Has Been Laid Off
Three-out—of-four Americans (75%) personally know someone who has been laid off from their job in the current economic crisis. That figure includes 40% who know at least four people who have been laid off.
March 23, 2009
Predict the 2009 World Series, Pennant and Division Winners
The 2009 Baseball season will be starting in the next two weeks and Rasmussen Reports has an opportunity for you to predict who you think will win the World Series, American and National League Pennants and each of the league divisions.
March 23, 2009
Predict Our Poll Results: If Someone Earns More than $1 Million a Year, Should They Pay 90% of Their Income in Taxes?
From March 23-24, 2009, Rasmussen Reports is asking if people think high wage workers should be taxed 90% of their income. What percentage of people will say yes and agree that those who earn more than $1 million/year should pay 90% of their income in taxes?
March 23, 2009
Predict Our Poll Results: Should the Government Make It Illegal to Pay Athletes & Movie Stars More than $1 Million a Year?
From March 23-24, 2009, we are asking people their thoughts about making it illegal to pay sports figures and movie stars over $1 million per year. We want you to predict how many adults will say "yes", the government should make it illegal to pay athletes and movie stars more than $1 million a year.
March 23, 2009
50% of Tennessee Voters View Obama’s Budget Unfavorably
Half of voters in Tennessee (50%) have an unfavorable view of President Obama’s proposed $3.6 trillion budget for 2010. A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state finds 39% view the budget favorably.
March 23, 2009
45% Say Stop All Bailouts for Financial Industry
Forty-five percent (45%) of American adults say it’s time to stop all bailout funding for the financial industry. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 34% disagree while 21% are not sure.
March 23, 2009
57% Support 90% Tax on AIG Post-Bailout Bonuses
Fifty-seven percent (57%) of U.S. voters favor imposing a 90% tax on bonuses paid by American International Group (AIG) and other firms that receive government bailout money, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
March 23, 2009
67% Say Politicians Should Give Back AIG Contributions, Political Class Disagrees
Two-out-of-three Americans (67%) believe that politicians who received campaign contributions from American International Group (AIG) should return the money. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 21% disagree and 13% are not sure.
March 22, 2009
Obama Action on Lobbyist Disclosure Is A Step Most Americans Will Welcome
President Barack Obama on Friday announced that lobbyists must put in writing any requests they believe should be granted from the recently passed $787 billion economic stimulus package. His action is definitely a step in a direction most voters will welcome, according to Rasmussen Reports surveying.
