Economic Concerns Still High, Biden Ratings Still Low
Despite President Joe Biden’s claims about “building the economy of the future,” most voters remain concerned about the economy, and don’t have much confidence in Biden’s handling of the issue
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December 15, 2022
December 15, 2022
The Electoral College in the 21st Century By Kyle Kondik
A brief history of a competitive era.
KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE
— The United States is in an extremely competitive era of presidential elections.
— In the 6 elections this century, the popular vote margin has been less than 5 points in all but 1 of them.
— Many of the states have been consistent in their presidential voting since 2000, although there have been key shifts that have altered the roster of most competitive swing states.
— Relative to the nation, much of the West has become more Democratic over the past 2 decades, along with some other pockets of the country, while many states in the Northeast, Midwest, and Greater South have become more Republican.
— The most competitive states in 2020 may be the most competitive in 2024: Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin in the Great Lakes region and Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and North Carolina in the Sun Belt.
December 14, 2022
‘Deck the Halls’? Most Americans Will Decorate for the Holidays
More Americans expect to have a Christmas tree this year, although slightly fewer will decorate their homes for the holiday season.
December 14, 2022
COVID-19: Majority Support Fauci-China Investigation
More than two-thirds of voters believe COVID-19 probably came from a Chinese research lab, and agree with Republican demands that Dr. Anthony Fauci testify under oath in a congressional investigation.
December 14, 2022
The Science of Happiness By John Stossel
Are you happy? Many people say they feel happier during the holidays.
December 13, 2022
Censorship: Voters Want Investigation of Social Media Sites
Voters overwhelmingly think censorship by social media sites is a problem, and a majority approve Republican plans for a congressional investigation.
December 13, 2022
The Night the Lights Went Out in Europe By Stephen Moore
Politico Europe, a publication marinated in green politics, has named Russian President Vladimir Putin as one of its "power players of the year" -- for, in the publication's words, "advancing Europe's green agenda."
December 12, 2022
35% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Thirty-five percent (35%) of Likely U.S. Voters think the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey for the week ending December 7, 2022.
December 12, 2022
Amnesty? Many Voters Think It Would Make Immigration Problem Worse
Congress is reportedly considering an amnesty for illegal immigrants, but a plurality of voters believe this would only worsen the current border crisis.
December 9, 2022
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Surges in December
Economic confidence increased to 96.9 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, more than 10 points higher than November.
December 9, 2022
TikTok: Most Voters Support Ban Amid Chinese Spying Concerns
More than two-thirds of voters are worried that TikTok could be used by China to spy on Americans, and support banning the popular social media platform.
December 9, 2022
The Downward Spiral of Disgraceful Misconduct By Michael Barone
When John Quincy Adams was informed by a committee that he was elected president by the House of Representatives, for the first and only time through the procedure set by the 12th Amendment of the Constitution, he responded in writing.
December 8, 2022
Fewer Americans Getting Flu Shots This Year
The number of Americans getting vaccinated against influenza has declined in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 8, 2022
Most Democrats Support Slavery Reparations
Now that California Gov. Gavin Newsom has a plan to pay reparations to the descendants of slaves, a majority of Democrats support the idea.
December 7, 2022
Immigration Was Major Factor in Florida Midterm Elections
Voters in Florida’s 2022 midterm elections overwhelmingly support stronger border enforcement and immigration was an important factor in deciding their votes for Congress.
December 7, 2022
Concerns About COVID-19 Vaccines Remain High
A majority of Americans think COVID-19 vaccines are effective, but have concerns about side effects.
December 7, 2022
Black Guns Matter By John Stossel
We know about Black Lives Matter. My new video is about a group called Black Guns Matter.
December 6, 2022
Rasmussen Reports Immigration Index - Week Ending December 1, 2022
The Rasmussen Reports Immigration Index for the week of November 27-December 1, 2022, increased to 91.3, up less than a point from 90.9 two weeks earlier.
December 6, 2022
Does ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ Jeopardize Religious Freedom?
Most voters support federal legislation to protect same-sex marriage rights, but share concerns about its impact on religious freedom.
December 6, 2022
No, America Does Not Owe the World Climate 'Reparations' By Stephen Moore
I've made the case in previous columns that the climate change movement is mostly a climate change hustle.
