Labels Matter: Progressive Better than Liberal, Reagan-Like Better than Conservative
During last Monday’s Democratic Presidential debate, Senator Hillary Clinton indicated that she preferred to be called “progressive” rather than “liberal.”
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July 26, 2007
July 26, 2007
16% Say Congress Doing Good or Excellent Job
Public opinion of Congress remains near the lowest levels every recorded. Just 16% of American voters now say that Congress is doing a Good (13%) or an Excellent (3%) job.
July 25, 2007
Democrats Now Trusted More than GOP on Ten Out of Ten Key Issues
When it comes to National Security, Democrats are now trusted more by 42% of likely voters, Republicans by 40%.
July 25, 2007
Opinions of Feingold Shaped by Censure Resolution
Senator Russell Feingold (D), like most U.S. Senators, has a fairly low level of name recognition on the national level.
July 25, 2007
41% Want Congress to Censure President Bush
Forty-one percent (41%) of the nation’s Likely Voters want Congress to formally censure President Bush. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 47% are opposed while 12% are not sure.
July 24, 2007
Only 27% Believe Israel and Palestinians Can Peacefully Co-exist
Just 27% of American adults believe it is “possible for both Israel and the Palestinian people to peacefully exist side-by-side in the Middle East.”
July 24, 2007
Florida: Giuliani 22% Thompson 21%
The Republican Presidential Primary in Florida is looking a lot like the race nationally.
July 24, 2007
Florida: Clinton 46% Obama 15% Edwards 13%
In the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination, New York Senator Hillary Clinton holds a 31 percentage point lead in the Florida primary.
July 24, 2007
Congressman Ron Paul Attracts Less Than 35% Against Top Democrats
The first survey by Rasmussen Reports of Ron Paul's presidential candidacy shows him trailing Hillary Clinton by fifteen points and Barack Obama by twenty.
July 24, 2007
Michael Vick - 57% Unfavorable
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has been one of the more popular and exciting players in the National Football League, but his recent troubles involving his participation in a dog fighting ring has taken its toll.
July 23, 2007
Republican Presidential Race Wide Open Despite Surface Stability
On the surface, the race for the Republican nomination appears to have stabilized in recent weeks.
July 23, 2007
As Dems Gather in SC, Debates Have Little Impact
As the Democratic Presidential candidates gather for yet another debate—this time in Charleston, South Carolina—some may be wondering if it’s worth the effort.
July 23, 2007
Obama, Clinton, Thompson Enjoy Top Levels of Core Support
Only three of ten leading Presidential candidates can count on base support from at least 25% of voters. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone poll found that 29% would definitely vote for Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) if he is on the ballot in 2008.
July 22, 2007
Associated Press, MSNBC and CNBC Seen as Having Liberal Bias
In the final poll of a series measuring perceptions of media bias, the Associated Press, local television stations, MSNBC, and CNBC are all perceived as tilting to the left when reporting the news.
July 22, 2007
53% Say It’s Too Easy to Get on Welfare
While most Americans say the government should do more to combat poverty, most also say that it’s too easy for people to receive welfare payments in the United States.
July 21, 2007
War on Terror: Pessimism Increasing as 36% Say Terrorists Are Winning
Already-pessimistic Americans have grown slightly more so about our ability to defeat the terrorist threat.
July 20, 2007
Presidential Match-Up: Edwards Leads Romney and McCain
Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards (D) is struggling in the race for his party’s Presidential nomination, but he holds a solid lead over several leading Republican candidates in general election match-ups.
July 20, 2007
Reid 27% Favorable Pelosi 40%
The latest Rasmussen Reports survey found that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is viewed favorably by 27% of American voters.
July 19, 2007
Election 2008: Obama 47% Romney 38%
The latest Rasmussen Reports survey shows Barack Obama (D) leading Mitt Romney (R) by nine percentage points, 47% to 38%.
July 19, 2007
56% Say Government Doing Too Little to Combat Poverty
Fifty-six percent (56%) of American voters say the government is doing too little to combat poverty in this nation.
