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August 13, 2019

Sending an SOS to the Federal Reserve By Stephen Moore

To keep the economy from a further growth slowdown, the Fed must inject more dollar liquidity into the global economy -- immediately.

August 12, 2019

39% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Thirty-nine percent (39%) 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 August 8.

August 12, 2019

Voters Still Question Motives of Politicians Who Raise Gun Issues

Democrats were quick to blame President Trump and Republicans in general – and fundraise off the tragedy - following the recent mass shootings in Texas and Ohio. Perhaps this helps explain why most voters remain skeptical of how politicians respond to gun incidents.

August 10, 2019

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending August 10, 2019

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

August 9, 2019

Voters Still Worry About Illegal Immigration But Are Divided By The Wall

Voters are even more worried about illegal immigration and question the federal government’s commitment to stopping it. But they also remain closely divided over the need for – and effectiveness of - a southern border wall.

August 9, 2019

Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Steadies, Still Near All-Time Highs

The Rasmussen Reports Economic Index dropped to 140.9 in August, down nearly four points from last month but still among 2019's highs to date.

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August 9, 2019

Biden Goes All In on the Race Issue By Patrick J. Buchanan

Those who believed America's racial divide would begin to close with the civil rights acts of the 1960s and the election of a black president in this century appear to have been overly optimistic.

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August 9, 2019

Analyzing the Pieces of the Democratic Puzzle By Michael Barone

"No candidate received a polling bump as a result of the Detroit debates," writes Morning Consult analyst Anthony Patterson this week. That's a big disappointment for the dozen or more candidates struggling to make the Democrats' 2 percent cutoffs for further debate appearances, as well as for the pundits weary after six or so hours of debates and post-debate interviews.

August 9, 2019

Black Approval for Trump Returns to Normal Range

Two weeks ago President Trump triggered a media firestorm when he criticized a longtime Democratic congressman’s job performance, saying his Baltimore district is “a rat and rodent infested mess” and “the worst run and most dangerous anywhere in the United States.”

August 8, 2019

Voters Want More Gun Control But Admit Mass Shootings Can’t Be Stopped

Support for more gun control has jumped to its highest level ever, but a sizable majority of voters also agree that it won’t stop all mass shootings like the ones this past weekend in Texas and Ohio.

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August 8, 2019

Did Russian Interference Affect the 2016 Election Results? By Alan I. Abramowitz

KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE

— Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s recent testimony was a reminder that Russia attempted to influence the outcome of the 2016 election and very well may try to do so again in 2020.

— This begs the question: Is there any evidence that Russian interference may have impacted the results, particularly in key states?

— The following analysis suggests that the 2016 results can be explained almost entirely based on the political and demographic characteristics of those states. So from that standpoint, the answer seems to be no.

August 7, 2019

Voters See Worse Care, Higher Costs Under Single-Payer Health System

A number of the top contenders for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination are championing a government-run, single-payer health care system, but voter support is down. Perhaps that’s because voters see the quality of care suffering, while their personal costs go up.

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August 7, 2019

Warning: How the VA 'Red-Flags' Patriots By Michelle Malkin

Gun-grabbing crisis vultures just can't let the latest mass shootings go to waste. "Red flag" laws are now all the rage in the Beltway as the magic pill to prevent homicidal maniacs from wreaking havoc on the nation. Even President Donald Trump has endorsed the idea of preemptively confiscating people's firearms if they are deemed a "threat."

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August 7, 2019

Stupid News By John Stossel

"Fake news!" shouts the president. His supporters cheer.

August 6, 2019

Trump’s Monthly Approval Stumbles Slightly in July

When tracking President Trump’s job approval on a daily basis, people sometimes get so caught up in the day-to-day fluctuations that they miss the bigger picture. To look at the longer-term trends, Rasmussen Reports compiles the numbers on a full-month basis, and the results for Trump’s presidency can be seen in the graphics below.

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August 6, 2019

For Democrats, Candidate Attacks on Obama Are A Close Call

Front-runner Joe Biden’s Democratic presidential challengers have attacked him for policies enacted under President Obama with whom he served as vice president. Some Democrats complain that criticism of Obama is bad for the party, and Democratic voters are closely divided.

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August 6, 2019

Why the Fed Shouldn't Compete With Private Banks By Stephen Moore

Do we want the U.S. Federal Reserve Board to operate as a commercial bank -- and compete with our private banking system? The Fed apparently wants to, and it's a policy shift that could greatly expand the mission of the Fed.

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August 6, 2019

Exploiting Massacres to Raise Poll Ratings By Patrick J. Buchanan

It was two days of contrast that tell us about America 2019.

In El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, following the mass murders of Saturday and Sunday morning, the local folks on camera -- police, prosecutors, mayors, FBI and city officials -- were nonpartisan, patient, polite and dignified in the unity and solemnity of their grief for their dead and wounded.

August 5, 2019

41% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Forty-one percent (41%) 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 August 1.

August 5, 2019

Voters Say Tax Dollars Haven’t Helped Inner City But Think More Might Work

Most voters agree that the billions in taxpayer dollars poured into the inner cities hasn’t worked, but they think spending even more might do the trick.