If the economy is so good, why do small business leaders feel so bad?
The latest Small Business Optimism Index from the National Federation of Independent Business could hardly be more depressing. It finds that the men and women who run our 33 million small businesses and hire more than half of American workers are in a somber mood. The survey finds that small-business confidence has reached its lowest point in 12 years.
Thirty percent (30%) 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 April 18, 2024.
Opening arguments are expected today in the so-called “hush money” trial of former President Donald Trump, and more than half of voters doubt the fairness of the proceedings.
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...
The Rasmussen Reports Immigration Index for April decreased to 86.6, down one point from 87.6 in March.
Republicans have a major edge over Democrats in terms of voter excitement, and voters overwhelmingly see President Joe Biden as too old to hold the office..
Why was America in the Revolutionary War era, with 3 million people, able to generate leaders of the quality of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, while today's America, with 333 million people, generates the likes of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump?
Voters trust Republicans more to handle the economy and, by a wide margin, view “Bidenonmics” as a losing issue for President Joe Biden in this year’s election.
—Though former President Donald Trump easily won most GOP primaries this year, some areas stood out to us.
—By comparing how Trump did in each county to how he did overall in each state, we can get a better idea of how his coalition is shaping up.
—Geographically, Trump beat his statewide primary share in a majority of counties in most states.
—Meanwhile, and not surprisingly, Trump tended to struggle in areas that are Democratic, or blue-trending, in general elections, although there were some exceptions.
Americans are still seeing higher prices at the grocery store, and most have changed their eating habits to deal with the effect of inflation.
A majority of American voters identify as pro-choice, but don’t think abortion should be legal past the third month of pregnancy.
More than one-in-four voters say they’d be willing to engage in illegal voting activity if it would help their preferred candidate win the 2024 presidential election.
In 1992, Democratic presidential nominee Bill Clinton famously answered a voter question about how the national debt affected him personally. Clinton's response was often paraphrased as, "I feel your pain."
Donald Trump is the furthest thing from a threat to democracy where abortion is concerned -- and for activists on both sides, that's alarming.
Thirty percent (30%) 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 April 11, 2024.
Most voters don’t think the Republican Party has been effective at winning elections, and agree with the new RNC chairman’s emphasis on having election observers in polling places.
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...
President Joe Biden is not popular these days. In the Rasmussen Reports daily presidential tracking poll from April 11, only 22% of likely US voters strongly approve of Biden’s job performance. In comparison, 46% strongly disapprove, a 24-point negative swing.
Economic confidence decreased to 97.6 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, half a point lower than March.
