20% Say Congress Doing Good or Excellent Job, 41% Say Poor
Twenty percent (20%) of Americans give Congress a good or excellent rating these days.
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March 29, 2007
March 27, 2007
2008 Republican Presidential Primary
It’s Giuliani by twenty points in the race for the GOP nomination.
March 26, 2007
2008 Democratic Presidential Primary
New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D) remains atop the field for the Democratic Presidential nomination as she has since the race began.
March 26, 2007
Small Business Economic Confidence Remains Strong
In spite of mixed messages from other segments of the economy, economic confidence among small business owners increased in March, driven in part by improved cash flow and rising confidence among consumer-focused merchants, according to surveys conducted for this month’s Discover® Small Business Watch (SM).
March 24, 2007
24% Consider Al Gore Global Warming Expert
Former Vice President Al Gore (D) received a warm welcome on Capitol Hill last week for his testimony on the environment and Global Warming. However, while he is now an Academy Award winner and celebrity activist, just 24% of Americans consider Gore an expert on Global Warming.
March 23, 2007
Thompson Tied with Clinton, Trails Obama
Fred Thompson, a movie star turned U.S. Senator turned TV star, has been publicly considering entering the 2008 Presidential Sweepstakes to fill what some see as a void in the Republican Primary field.
March 23, 2007
On Iraq, 50% Trust Dems, 38% Prefer GOP
Half of Americans say they trust Democrats more than Republicans to handle the situation in Iraq.
March 22, 2007
Plame: 34% Favorable 32% Unfavorable
Valerie Plame, the CIA operative whose leaked identity unleashed a Special Prosecutor and led to the indictment of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby for perjury and obstructing justice, is viewed favorably by 34% of American voters.
March 22, 2007
Despite Slightly More Optimism About War on Terror, 54% Still Believe Iraq Mission Will Be Judged a Failure
The number of likely voters who believe that the U.S. and its allies are winning the war on terror is now 38%, up from 36% in February, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the issue.
March 21, 2007
Plurality Says Gonzales Should Resign
Thirty-nine percent (39%) of American voters believe Attorney General Alberto Gonzales should resign.
March 21, 2007
Election 2008: McCain Leads Clinton 48% to 41%
Arizona Senator John McCain (R) leads New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D) 48% to 41% in the latest Rasmussen Reports poll on the 2008 Presidential campaign.
March 20, 2007
Election 2008: McCain, Obama Still Tied at 44%
For the second straight month, Arizona Senator John McCain (R) and Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) are tied in a Rasmussen Reports national telephone poll.
March 20, 2007
Americans Say a Secure Retirement Not Possible for Mid-Income Families
Nearly half of Americans don't believe it's possible for middle-income families to save for a secure retirement. Another 17 percent aren't sure, leaving only 37 percent believing middle-income families can save enough to live comfortably in retirement. That's according to a new survey by Country Insurance & Financial Services.
March 20, 2007
2008 Republican Presidential Primary
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) leads Arizona Senator John McCain (R) by eighteen points in the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.
March 20, 2007
Election 2008: Dodd Stronger Against Giuliani than McCain
A few days after Democratic Senator Chris Dodd announced he is running for president, a survey shows the senator trailing Republican candidate Rudolph Giuliani 39% to 44%.
March 20, 2007
Poll: 29% Declare Spring Their Favorite Season
Spring is officially here! As flowers bloom and Easter emerges, 29% of American adults declared springtime as their favorite season. However, summer sprung ahead of spring as 31% percent named the steamy months of summer as their favorite season.
March 19, 2007
Poll: 50% Would Definitely Vote Against Gingrich
If former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R) is on the 2008 ballot for President, 50% of that nation’s Likely Voters way they will definitely vote against him.
March 19, 2007
Poll: 29% of Adults Watched Video Online During Past Week
The emergence of online video is increasing the gap between the Internet community and those who don’t go online. While 24% of Americans rarely or never go online, a Rasmussen Reports survey found that 29% of American adults watched online video within the last week.
March 19, 2007
2008 Democratic Presidential Primary
The race for the Democratic Presidential nomination is getting a bit tighter. Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) has closed to within five points of the frontrunner—Senator Hillary Clinton.
March 17, 2007
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Just 7% of Americans consider the March 17 celebration one of the nation’s most important holidays, but 47% say they will wear green in honor of the occasion. Twenty-six percent (26%) say they’ll have a drink to commemorate the holiday and 18% will attend a St. Patrick’s Day party. Not surprisingly, more young adults will toast the holiday than their elders.
