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November 6, 2019

Trump’s Monthly Approval Falls Back in October

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.

November 6, 2019

Voters Frown on Second-Choice Voting

New York City yesterday voted to become the largest city with ranked-choice voting in which voters choose not just their first choice but several candidates in order of preference. The second-choice votes help pick a winner if no candidate earns more than 50% of the vote. But voters nationwide aren’t thrilled by the idea.

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November 6, 2019

Three Cheers for Refugee Reduction By Michelle Malkin

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump approved a new annual refugee cap of 18,000, the lowest since the U.S. program began in 1980. The reduction follows news that America took a pause last month and refused to admit any new refugees. On economic, public safety and national security grounds, this is a very good thing for the 325 million people already in our country. But you wouldn't know it from the grim headlines and hysterical condemnations by globalist zealots and media sympathizers.

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November 6, 2019

Set Money Free By John Stossel

House members summoned Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg to Washington, D.C., and grilled him -- harshly -- about his plan to create a new currency, Libra.

November 5, 2019

Most Still Aren’t Willing to Spend Big to Fight Global Warming

Most voters continue to worry about global warming AKA climate change but not enough to part with their hard-earned money to do something about it.

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November 5, 2019

Nancy Pelosi's Stall Tactics Hurt America's Economy By Stephen Moore

Wouldn't it be wonderful if for one brief shining moment in Washington, Congress put good policy over politics -- and passed a bill that would benefit American workers, investors and businesses?

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November 5, 2019

Where Are the 'High Crimes'? By Patrick J. Buchanan

"Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors."

November 4, 2019

36% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Thirty-six percent (36%) 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 31.

November 4, 2019

Voters, Like House of Representatives, View Impeachment Along Party Lines

Just like the vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to push forward with an impeachment inquiry, voters are sharply divided along party lines over whether Democrats will come up with the goods to remove President Trump from office.

November 2, 2019

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending November 2, 2019

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

November 1, 2019

Military Voters Rate Trump Stronger Commander in Chief

Veterans are even more convinced these days that President Trump is a stronger military commander in chief than most of his recent predecessors in the White House.

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November 1, 2019

50 Years Ago: The Day Nixon Routed the Establishment By Patrick J. Buchanan

What are the roots of our present disorder, of the hostilities and hatreds that so divide us? When did we become this us vs. them nation?

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November 1, 2019

Boris Johnson Headed to Big Brexit Victory? By Michael Barone

It has been 1,225 days since an all-time-high turnout of British voters chose, by a 52 to 48% margin, to Leave rather than Remain in the European Union. Now with a general election set for Dec. 12, it looks like Britain is finally about to escape the EU's "ever closer union."

October 31, 2019

49% Expect Tax Hikes If Democrat Elected in 2020

Cutting taxes remains an important voting issue for 2020, but voters think it’s more likely taxes will go up, especially if the Democratic nominee wins the White House.

October 31, 2019

Most Say U.S. Defeating ISIS, Democrats Not So Sure

Most voters continue to view ISIS as a danger to U.S. national security but remain confident America is winning the war with the radical Islamic State terrorist group. Despite the recent killing of the two top ISIS leaders, however, Democrats are a lot less convinced that America is winning.

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October 31, 2019

Election 2019 Mega-Preview: Political Conformity Seeks Further Confirmation By Kyle Kondik and J. Miles Coleman

Looking ahead to next week’s elections in Kentucky, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Virginia; House ratings changes.

KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE

— Nationalized politics points to a Democratic edge in next week’s Virginia state legislative elections, and a Republican advantage in the Kentucky and Mississippi gubernatorial races.

— Yet, there remains uncertainty in all of those key contests as local factors test the durability of larger partisan trends.

— Unrelated to next week’s action, we have two House rating changes to announce, both benefiting Republicans. The pending CA-25 special election moves from Likely Democratic to Leans Democratic following Rep. Katie Hill’s (D) decision to resign, and Rep. Conor Lamb (D, PA-17) moves from Safe Democratic to Likely Democratic.

— However, what appears to be a pending court-ordered congressional remap in North Carolina should benefit Democrats.

October 30, 2019

Americans Aren’t Drawn to Teaching; See Funding, Discipline As Problems

Americans have long admired school teachers but still tend to view teaching as an undesirable job to pursue. Insufficient funding and discipline problems continue to rank highest as school concerns.

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October 30, 2019

Radical Spawn Chesa Boudin: Nation's Most Toxic DA Candidate By Michelle Malkin

Socialist Bernie Sanders just endorsed the bleeding-heart candidate for San Francisco District Attorney who makes President Obama's Attorney General, Eric Holder, look like Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

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October 30, 2019

Ending Wars By John Stossel

Four years ago, the media were talking about a "Libertarian Moment."

October 29, 2019

18% of Americans Say They Are Poor

Despite record highs for the stock market and historic levels of employment, more Americans are describing themselves as poor these days.