62% Think American Society is Fair and Decent
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds that 62% of likely voters believe American society is fair and decent.
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January 12, 2008
January 12, 2008
The Political Landscape After Iowa and New Hampshire: A Commentary by Michael Barone
Five elections. Five winners. Barack Obama (Iowa Democratic caucus), Mike Huckabee (Iowa Republican caucus), Mitt Romney (Wyoming Republican caucus, held Jan. 5 when no one was watching), Hillary Clinton (New Hampshire Democratic primary) and John McCain (New Hampshire Republican primary).
January 11, 2008
Looking at What's Not Working: A Commentary by Susan Estrich
The most interesting thing about the Republican race for president, at least so far, is not what's working, but what isn't.
January 11, 2008
57% Want Troops Home from Iraq Within Year
A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 57% of Americans would like to see U.S. troops brought home from Iraq within a year. That’s down from 63% a week ago and matches results from our survey conducted two weeks ago.
January 10, 2008
South Carolina: No Bounce for Clinton in the Palmetto State
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in South Carolina shows Barack Obama continuing to hold a double digit-lead over Hillary Clinton in the January 26th Primary Election. The survey, conducted the night after Clinton’s stunning victory in New Hampshire, shows no bounce for the victor. In fact, there is virtually no change in the numbers at all.
January 10, 2008
South Carolina: McCain 27% Huckabee 24%
Arizona Senator John McCain, fresh from his victory in New Hampshire, has taken a narrow three-point lead over former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee in the South Carolina Republican Presidential Primary.
January 10, 2008
Clinton as Truman, McCain as Lazarus, Obama-Mania, Hucka-boom or Bush, and the Presidential Players: A Commentary By Larry J. Sabato
First, we at the Crystal Ball want to get one thing straight with our readers. We are for change. We have worked for change our whole lives.
January 10, 2008
Clinton's Campaign Remains in a Tailspin: A Commentary by Michelle Malkin
Don't let the "Comeback Gal" spin fool you. Despite the unexpectedly close finish in New Hampshire, Hillary Clinton's campaign remains in a tailspin.
January 10, 2008
Nearly Half of Adults Say It is Not Possible to Succeed in Business Today Without Using the Internet
A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey found that 49% of adults say it is not possible to succeed in business today without using the internet. Thirty-one percent (31%) disagreed.
January 10, 2008
Now Barack Better Brace for Barrage: A Commentary by Dick Morris
Hillary Rodham Clinton's stunning comeback victory in New Hampshire duplicates the feat of Bill Clinton who overcame the draft and Gennifer Flowers in the Granite State primary in 1992.
But Hillary did Bill one better.
January 10, 2008
The Clinton Style: An Inside Report by Robert D. Novak
Late on Tuesday afternoon, when exit polls indicated Sen. Barack Obama would defeat Sen. Hillary Clinton in the New Hampshire primary, there was palpable relief from many Democrats.
January 10, 2008
And the Winner Is…:A Commentary by Susan Estrich
Hillary.Hillary? Hillary? The woman who was declared dead, the staff that was declared fired, the campaign that was pronounced over and done and broke.
January 10, 2008
The Coming Attack on Barack: A Commentary by Joe Conason
"They will try to Swift Boat me," said Barack Obama in the days before the New Hampshire primary, looking forward to the Democratic nomination that he still believes will be his, with a prediction both accurate and chilling.
January 10, 2008
Rasmussen Markets Feature: Richardson Dropping Out, Who’s Next?
As Bill Richardson ends his Presidential bid, Rasmussen Markets data suggests that expectations are high for others to follow him in the near future.
January 9, 2008
What Happened to Polls In New Hampshire?
Hillary Clinton’s victory in New Hampshire was a shock to anyone who followed the pre-election polls. At Rasmussen Reports, our final numbers suggested a 7-point victory for Barack Obama.
January 9, 2008
80% Believe Voters Should Be Required to Show Photo ID
A recent Rasmussen Reports telephone survey found 80% of voters believe everyone should be required to show photo identification to vote.
January 9, 2008
13% Say Congress Doing Good or Excellent Job
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows that just 1% of likely voters give Congress an excellent rating and 12% say the legislature has done a good job. Forty-nine percent (49%) give congress a poor rating.
January 9, 2008
Discover (R) U.S. Spending Monitor (SM) Shows Consumer Spending Intentions Returning to Pre-Holiday Shopping Levels
With the passing of the holiday shopping season, consumers are expecting to scale back their spending in January, as ratings of the economy and their personal finances worsened.
January 9, 2008
Market Update: What a Difference New Hampshire Makes
At 7:00 a.m. Eastern, on the morning after her victory in New Hampshire, Rasmussen Markets data shows that Senator Hillary Clinton is once again considered the Democratic frontrunner.
January 8, 2008
The Wisdom of Crowds: A Commentary by Froma Harrop
"Crowding out" sounds like a bad thing. The Bush administration uses that fearsome term in denying recent requests by Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma and no doubt other states to expand Medicaid to families not considered poor.
