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November 1, 2021

29% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Twenty-nine percent (29%) 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 October 28, 2021.

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November 1, 2021

57% of Voters Now See Biden as Weaker Commander-in-Chief

In the aftermath of the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal, voter appraisal of President Joe Biden’s leadership has shifted sharply and a majority now view him as a weaker leader than his predecessors.

October 30, 2021

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Endng October 30, 2021

In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...

October 29, 2021

Americans Say Let Kids Celebrate Halloween At School

Most Americans don’t think Halloween is a very important holiday, but they’re fine with letting children celebrate it at school.

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October 29, 2021

57% Say Economy Worse Under Biden

A majority of Americans agree the U.S. economy has gotten worse since President Joe Biden was inaugurated, but they are divided when it comes to placing blame for the decline.

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October 29, 2021

Who Decides What Kids Should Be Taught? by Patrick J. Buchanan

Virginia is a newly blue state, with a Democratic governor and two Democratic senators, that Joe Biden won by 10 points.

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October 29, 2021

Health and Education Elites Forced To Confess Error by Michael Barone

Confessions of error are rare enough in woke America that they should be strictly construed against the speaker. Two such confessions (the legal term is "admissions against interest") suddenly appeared last week.

October 28, 2021

‘Phony’ Issues? Americans Say Parents Should Be Concerned About Schools

Most Americans believe parents are right to be concerned about controversial teaching in public schools, and reject the claim that these are “phony” issues.

October 27, 2021

Only 2% of Americans Consider Themselves Wealthy

Most Americans identify as middle class and, even at the highest income levels, only one-fifth consider themselves wealthy.

October 27, 2021

Fire Fauci? 46% Of Voters Want COVID-19 Expert to Resign

Nearly half of voters believe Dr. Anthony Fauci lied about U.S. funding for “gain-of-function” research, and a plurality think the government’s top COVID-19 expert should be forced to resign.

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October 27, 2021

Lessons from Venezuela by John Stossel

Democrats say President Joe Biden won "a strong mandate." His government can do all sorts of good things!

October 26, 2021

Is Climate ‘Crisis’ a Winner for Biden?

At a time when President Joe Biden’s overall approval rating are underwater, climate change is one issue where he’s still ahead.

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October 26, 2021

Will All of America Go on Strike? By Stephen Moore

If you think the supply chain problems, empty shelves in stores and higher inflation are problems now, wait a few weeks; they are likely to get worse. And this isn't a result of hurricanes, the pandemic or other acts of nature. It's all due to political incompetence that starts in the Oval Office.

October 25, 2021

32% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Thirty-two percent (32%) 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 October 21, 2021.

October 25, 2021

Only 30% View Merrick Garland Favorably

More voters have a negative impression of Attorney General Merrick Garland than view him favorably, and most don’t think he’s doing a better job than his predecessors.

October 23, 2021

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending October 23, 2021

In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...

October 22, 2021

Democratic Voters Divided By Senate Opponents Of Biden Agenda

Objections from two Democratic senators have President Joe Biden’s agenda stalled on Capitol Hill, and fewer than half of Democratic voters think their party should follow the president’s lead.

October 22, 2021

Biden’s Approval Numbers are Falling Faster than the Autumn Leaves By Brian C. Joondeph

Autumn is a season of colorful falling leaves, crisp temperatures, and upcoming holidays. While cooler days and nights may be blamed on climate change, and the holidays will be less merry due to supply chain problems, inflation, and vaccine mandate induced worker shortages, President Biden’s approval numbers are falling faster than the yellow and orange leaves still on the trees.

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October 22, 2021

Republicans Gain Big in Blue-Collar Elections But Narrowly in Affluent State Legislative Elections by Michael Barone

State legislative special elections provide an interesting index of partisan sentiment these days. That wasn't so in the late 20th century, when clever local candidates and notables often got voters to cross party lines. But in this century of increasing partisan polarization and straight-ticket voting, local special elections are a proxy for opinion on national issues.