When Democrats take control of Congress in January, they will benefit from low expectations among the general public. Despite talk of bipartisanship by top politicians, only 37% expect to see more bipartisan compromise.
When it comes to the issues of taxes and abortion, Democrats hold a very modest advantage over Republicans. However, on health care, Social Security, and education, voters trust Democrats more than Republicans by a double-digit margin.
Small business owners' confidence in the U.S. economy rose for the fourth straight month in November as the Discover(R) Small Business Watch(SM) surged 10 points to 130.
Of the many stress-inducing activities that typically are part of the holidays, how to express season’s greetings never used to be high on the list. Recently, however, the traditional “Merry Christmas” has become somewhat of a taboo expression.
During the past six months, Rasmussen Reports has been asking Americans to rate the nation’s holidays and the clear winner so far is the Fourth of July.
When Americans gather around their dining tables this Thursday to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, the overwhelming majority will have the traditional centerpiece to their meals: turkey.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) made it official on Monday, filing paperwork to launch a 2008 Presidential campaign.
