Incoming RNC Chair Martinez Largely Unknown
When U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez assumes the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee in January, he’ll do so as a political figure who is largely unknown by the general American voting public.
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November 22, 2006
November 21, 2006
Election 2008: Edwards Trails Giuliani & McCain
John Edwards, the Democrats’ Vice Presidential nominee in 2004, is one of four Democrats currently reaching double digits of voter support for the party’s top slot in 2008, but he trails Republican front-runners Rudy Giuliani and John McCain
November 21, 2006
65% Expect Dems to Keep Control in 2008
Sixty-five percent (65%) of Americans believe that Democrats are likely to retain their newly won control of Congress in Election 2008. Thirty-two percent (32%) consider ongoing Democratic control “very” likely.
November 21, 2006
Religious Denominations Weigh In on Same-Sex Marriage
As the debate on same-sex marriage is being taken up in States across the nation, three major religious denominations recently made stands of their own on the issue.
November 21, 2006
65% Expect Dems to Keep Control in 2008
Sixty-five percent (65%) of Americans believe that Democrats are likely to retain their newly won control of Congress in Election 2008. Thirty-two percent (32%) consider ongoing Democratic control “very” likely.
November 20, 2006
43% Would Never Vote for Mormon Candidate
While many Republican insiders believe Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney could become an attractive candidate to the party’s social conservatives, a Rasmussen Reports survey finds that Romney’s faith may initially be more of a hindrance than a help.
November 20, 2006
After Election, Confidence in War on Terror Up
The first post-election update to our War on Terror tracking shows increased confidence regarding the United States’ position. Forty-five percent (45%) of respondents now say the United States and its allies are winning the war--a five-point increase since the last survey.
November 20, 2006
Hussein Verdict “Questionable?”
Human Rights Watch, a U.S. based human rights organization, said the trial of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein was not carried out fairly and that the verdict was “questionable”. That conclusion is not likely to find much support among the American public, of which 72% responded that they believe Saddam Hussein received a fair trial.
November 17, 2006
ID Theft Concerns 83%
The latest Rasmussen Reports survey found that 83% of American adults are at least somewhat concerned about identity theft. This includes 47% who are “very concerned.”
November 16, 2006
56% Rate Situation in Iraq as “Poor”
Fifty-eight percent (58%) of American adults say it’s time for a fundamentally different approach in Iraq. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey found that just 29% say the United States should “stay the course.” These responses come as the U.S. death toll in Iraq hits 100 for October.
November 16, 2006
Small Businesses' Optimism on Economy Up Sharply
The Discover® Small Business Watch (SM) rose sharply in October 2006 as business owners reported improvements in cash flow and greater willingness to invest in business development. The Watch, based on surveys with 1,000 small business owners, rose to 120 from 107.7 in September.
November 15, 2006
40% Have Already Started Holiday Shopping
With only 40 shopping days left until Christmas, 56% of Americans need to hit the mall or the Web--they have not yet begun to shop for the holidays.
November 15, 2006
'Getting Away From It All' Going Out of Style?
More than one-third (37%) of U.S. workers anticipate not using all of their time off this year, according to a new Hudson survey. In fact, one in four workers (24%) have not taken any time off this year.
November 14, 2006
Giuliani Leads GOP Nominee Field
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) made it official on Monday, filing paperwork to launch a 2008 Presidential campaign.
November 14, 2006
New Democratic Leaders Largely Unknown
The Democratic strategy of casting the election as a referendum on Republican conduct and policy has given Democrats majority control of Congress. But many voters have little impression of key leaders expected to now run the show.
November 13, 2006
78% Say Saddam Verdict Appropriate
Seventy-eight percent (78%) of American voters believe the death penalty verdict for Saddam Hussein was appropriate. A Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,000 Likely Voters found that 13% disagree.
November 13, 2006
66% Confident in Ballot Counting
Two-thirds (66%) of American voters are confident that ballots were properly counted on Election Day and the proper candidates were declared the winners.
November 13, 2006
Election 2008: McCain 48%; Gore 41%
The latest Rasmussen Reports survey finds McCain leading former Vice President Al Gore (D) 48% to 41%. Earlier surveys released show him leading Senator Hillary Clinton (D) and Barack Obama (D).
November 13, 2006
61% Believe American Society Fair & Decent
While Americans are less hopeful about our nation’s future than they were in 2004, 61% continue to believe that American society is generally fair and decent.
November 12, 2006
America's Best Days Still Ahead
A Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,000 Likely Voters found that 42% disagree and say that our best days have already come and gone.
