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July 19, 2017
Voters Like Social Security More Than Ever
Despite news from the newly released Social Security trustee’s report that the Social Security trust fund will be depleted by 2034, voters like the program more than ever before and have more faith that they will receive their promised benefits.
July 18, 2017
Voters Don’t See Pence As A Trump Replacement
Voters don’t think Vice President Mike Pence would do a better job than Donald Trump and say even if he did become chief executive, the media would be nearly as biased against him as they are against Trump.
July 18, 2017
Confidence That Congress Will Cut Budget Falls Sharply
Despite their control of both chambers of Congress, Republicans have been unable to agree on any significant legislation this year and have failed to advance any of President Trump's reform agenda.
July 18, 2017
The Real Crimes of Russiagate By Patrick J. Buchanan
For a year, the big question of Russiagate has boiled down to this: Did Donald Trump's campaign collude with the Russians in hacking the DNC?
And until last week, the answer was "no."
July 17, 2017
33% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Thirty-three percent (33%) 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 July 13.
July 17, 2017
Republicans Support Government Cuts—But Not Military
Following a new CBO report on President Trump’s federal budget proposal, most voters still support thoughtful spending cuts in every area of the federal government, but differ across partisan lines over proposals to leave some cuts off the table.
July 17, 2017
Voters Favor Smaller Government Over Larger, More Involved One
Voters still place preference on a smaller, more hands-off government than on a larger, more hands-on one.
July 15, 2017
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending July 15, 2017
While Washington dithers and the media obsesses on whether Russia did or didn’t, the economy – and economic confidence – continue to improve.
July 14, 2017
Consumer Spending Update: Confidence in Personal Finances Hits Four-Year High
Consumers are seeing green again when it comes to rating the economy and their own personal finances, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re ready to start spending more.
July 14, 2017
Russia Baiters and Putin Haters By Patrick J. Buchanan
"Is Russia an enemy of the United States?" NBC's Kasie Hunt demanded of Ted Cruz. Replied the runner-up for the GOP nomination, "Russia is a significant adversary. Putin is a KGB thug."
To Hillary Clinton running mate Tim Kaine, the revelation that Donald Trump Jr., entertained an offer from the Russians for dirt on Clinton could be considered "treason."
July 14, 2017
Anti-Trump Overreach Could Backfire By Michael Barone
Overreach. Donald Trump seems to have an uncanny knack for prompting overreach by his opponents and critics. This often hurts him and the country. But it has the potential to hurt those doing the overreach as well.
July 14, 2017
Should High Schools Require Grads to Lay Out Future Plans?
Americans are closely divided over a new city of Chicago requirement that all graduating high school seniors must prove they have immediate future plans, but most agree it's up to the students, not their parents or the school system, to determine that future.
July 13, 2017
27% Think Schools Do A Good Job Teaching Western Values
In a speech last Thursday in Warsaw, Poland, President Trump promised that Western civilization and its values will continue to prevail and triumph. But while voters think it’s important for schools to teach these values of Western civilization, few think they actually follow through.
July 13, 2017
Voters See Anti-Semitism As a Serious Problem In U.S.
While most voters believe that anti-Semitism is a serious problem in America, they don’t believe that sentiment is fueling criticisms of Israeli government policies.
July 13, 2017
The New Dominion: Virginia’s Ever-Changing Electoral Map By Geoffrey Skelley
In 2008 Barack Obama carried Virginia’s 13 electoral votes, becoming the first Democratic presidential nominee since Lyndon Johnson in 1964 to win the Old Dominion. Obama’s victory broke a run of 10 consecutive Republican victories in the commonwealth, and 13 of 14 going back to 1952. The 2008 presidential election started a new Democratic streak, which has now seen the party carry Virginia three consecutive times, with Hillary Clinton winning it by 5.3 percentage points in 2016.
July 13, 2017
Should Trump's Foreign Policy Be Like Reagan's or Obama's?
Following his speech in Poland last week, some are calling President Trump’s remarks touting the values and strengths of the West Ronald Reagan-esque. And half of voters think that’s whose foreign policy Trump should emulate, rather than that of his most recent predecessor.
July 12, 2017
Democrats Would Rather Run Congress Than White House
When it comes to power in Washington, there are two major players: the president and Congress. And most voters, including most Democrats, would rather their political party run the latter.
July 12, 2017
Most Favor Sending New Terror Suspects to Guantanamo
The Trump administration is reportedly considering sending new suspected terrorists to the Guantanamo Naval Base prison camp in Cuba, and most voters think that’s a good plan.
