Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Drops in January
Economic confidence decreased to 93.6 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, more than three points lower than December.
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January 13, 2023
January 13, 2023
52% Think Biden Should Let Congress Lead
With the new session of Congress under way, voters are somewhat optimistic that things will get better, and a majority are convinced that President Joe Biden should let Congress lead.
January 12, 2023
Most Voters Blame Biden for Border Crisis
Voters overwhelmingly believe there is a crisis at America’s southern border, and blame President Joe Biden for mishandling the immigration problem.
January 12, 2023
The 2023 Governor Races By J. Miles Coleman
Democrats retain a slight edge in Kentucky, while Republicans favored in neighboring Deep South states.
KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE
— While it’s easy to begin looking towards the 2024 election cycle, 3 states will have gubernatorial contests this year.
— In Kentucky, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear remains personally popular, but he will be running in a red state with a large GOP bench.
— Louisiana and Mississippi should be easier contests for Republicans. Term-limited Gov. John Bel Edwards (D-LA) will be hard for Democrats to replace, while Mississippi, where Democrats have not won a gubernatorial contest this century, will also be an uphill fight for them.
— The initial ratings for these 3 races are Leans Democratic for Kentucky, Safe Republican for Mississippi, and Likely Republican for Louisiana.
January 11, 2023
NFL Handled of Hamlin Injury Well, Most Americans Say
While many Americans think the National Football League needs to do more to protect players, a majority approve the league’s handling of a recent high-profile injury.
January 11, 2023
House Speaker Vote: Who’s to Blame?
The beginning of Congress was delayed last week by the historic 15-ballot fight to elect Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. Voters are divided over whether McCarthy or his opponents are more to blame for that delay.
January 10, 2023
Democrats Expect Biden Will Be Reelected
When it comes to what the future holds for President Joe Biden, voters are largely divided along party lines.
January 10, 2023
US Big Three Auto Companies Commit to Making Cars That People Don't Want By Stephen Moore
I grew up in a household with parents who were of the Greatest Generation. They lived and shouldered through the Great Depression, and then their lives and families were thrown into turmoil on Dec. 7, 1941. My grandfather worked for the War Department in Washington, D.C., and during World War II, my father served in the Pacific Theater.
January 9, 2023
34% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Thirty-four percent (34%) 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 January 5, 2023.
January 9, 2023
Voters Overwhelmingly Concerned About National Debt
Half of voters disapprove of the $1.7 trillion spending bill rammed through Congress last month, and a majority agree that it’s a “disaster” for America.
January 7, 2023
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending January 7, 2023
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...
January 6, 2023
Biden Approval Jumps in December
When tracking President Biden’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...
January 6, 2023
Let's Base Policy on Real Facts, Not Misleading Statistics By Michael Barone
From all those lists of best books of 2022, here's one with the potential to change public policy debate and discourse for the better.
January 5, 2023
Majority Support Concealed Carry Without Permit
Most Americans still don’t think new gun control laws are the best way to fight crime, and half approve of states dropping permit requirements for concealed carry of firearms.
January 5, 2023
Less Than Half of GOP Voters Want McCarthy as House Speaker
As the House of Representatives prepares for a third day of voting on who will wield the Speaker’s gavel, voters are divided over whether Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy should get the job.
January 5, 2023
The Political Profile of McCarthy’s Detractors Most from uncompetitive districts By Kyle Kondik
Most from uncompetitive districts; recent primary results helped build the anti-McCarthy coalition
KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE
-- This article is being published following the adjournment of the House on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 4 after the body failed to elect a speaker on 6 roll call votes held Tuesday and Wednesday. The House was scheduled to return at 8 p.m. eastern on Wednesday.
-- The 21 Republicans who did not vote for Kevin McCarthy on every roll call generally, but not exclusively, come from uncompetitive districts. They almost all appear to have at least some connection to the House Freedom Caucus, the group of hardline conservatives.
-- Some recent choices by GOP electorates helped strengthen what would become this anti-McCarthy coalition.
-- The longer this goes on, the more need there may be for a creative solution, like we saw in Pennsylvania’s state House speaker election on Tuesday.
January 4, 2023
NBA Versus Freedom By John Stossel
Teenage basketball star Enes Kanter was shocked when his teammate criticized President Barack Obama on Facebook.
January 4, 2023
Low Expectations for New Congress
It’s not likely Congress will do much to fix America’s problems, according to a majority of voters, who also don’t believe Congress cares what they think.
January 3, 2023
To the 118th Congress: Welcome Aboard. Now Get to Work -- Part I By Oliver North
Today, the new U.S. Congress is sworn in. Welcome, especially to those new to Washington.
