23% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Just 23% of Likely U.S. Voters say the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey taken the week ending Sunday, March 20.
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March 23, 2011
March 23, 2011
Americans Still Have Mixed Feelings on U.S. Job Market
While Americans continue to have mixed feelings on the possibility of finding work, they still believe it’s possible for anyone to dig themselves out of an economic hole.
March 23, 2011
55% Still See Buying Home As Family’s Best Investment
A majority of Americans believe purchasing a home is the best investment a family can make, but they still don’t think now is the time for someone in their area to sell a house.
March 23, 2011
44% Rate Obama’s Leadership As Good or Excellent, 37% Say It’s Poor
Voters’ views of President Obama’s leadership style have rebounded from last month’s all-time low.
March 23, 2011
"Let Me Just Be Very Unambiguous About This" By Tony Blankley
Amid all the confusion of our new little war in Libya, one thing is clear: Notwithstanding the bravery and professionalism of our troops, in naming it Operation Odyssey Dawn, the Pentagon has invoked a haunting specter. The war's namesake -- Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey" -- is the tale of the hero, Odysseus, taking 10 years to get home from the Trojan War -- which itself took 10 years to fight.
March 23, 2011
Voters Underestimate Support for Tax Cuts As Economic Boost
Most voters have consistently said for years that tax cuts are good for the economy, but new surveying finds that voters underestimate the public support for that position.
March 23, 2011
Q1 Slowdown: Caveat Emptor By Lawrence Kudlow
Caveat emptor: The first-quarter economy is slowing, and inflation is rising. A month ago, economists were optimistic about the potential for 4 percent growth. Now they are marking down their estimates toward 2.5 percent. Behind this, consumer expectations are falling, while inflation fears are going up.
March 22, 2011
Fewer Americans Than Ever Think U.S. Economy Will be Stronger in Five Years
Americans are now showing less optimism for long-term economic recovery than ever before.
March 22, 2011
Voters Continue to Blame Recession Under Bush For Poor Economy
Voters continue to blame the current economic problems on the recession which began under the Bush administration. At the same time, the number who trust themselves more than President Obama to handle these issues has fallen to its lowest level in a little over a year.
March 22, 2011
Favorable Reviews Up Slightly for Top Congressional Leaders
Voters nationwide view the top members of Congress a little more favorably this month, with House Speaker John Boehner earning his highest positive rating to date.
March 22, 2011
34% Now Support U.S. Involvement in Libya
With the U.S. military now actively involved in Libya, voters are more supportive of an American role in the Libyan crisis but also are more critical of President Obama’s handling of the situation.?
March 22, 2011
SUCCEEDING IN YOUR BUSINESS: How To Find a Job in a Fast-Growing, High-Technology Company By Cliff Ennico
"I lost my job as a financial executive last year, and have been looking for work in corporate America since then, mostly in the northeastern United States, where I live. I have come to the conclusion that there are few if any corporate jobs available for someone my age (I am in my mid-50s), experience level (I have been working in finance for almost 30 years) and salary range (I was making about $150,000 per year in my last position). Most large corporations want younger people who won't demand the salary and benefits I need to pay my mortgage and keep two kids in college. A number of people have suggested I look for work in a smaller, more entrepreneurial company. The idea is an attractive one, but I'm not at all sure how to go about it. Do you have any suggestions?"
March 22, 2011
Dud Deals in California By Debra J. Saunders
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Perhaps one of the most dangerous sentences in the English language is: "It can't get any worse."
March 22, 2011
19% Say Hardly Anybody Believes More Government Spending Is Good for the Economy
The Obama administration has acted on the belief that increased government spending is good for the economy, and a solid plurality of voters recognize that this view is not widely shared by the American people.
March 22, 2011
The Madness of Slamming Midnight Basketball By Froma Harrop
Eighteen years ago, "midnight basketball" was the big har-har-har on the conservative talk circuit. It was a federal program that sought to coax young men off the late-night mean city streets and onto supervised basketball courts.
March 21, 2011
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 45%, Democrats 37%
Republicans hold an eight-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending March 20, 2011.
March 21, 2011
Voters Trust Republicans More Than Democrats on Nine out of 10 Important Issues
It’s been two months since Republicans regained control of the House of Representatives and they are now trusted more than Democrats on nine out of 10 important issues regularly tracked by Rasmussen Reports.
March 21, 2011
40% Recognize That Most Americans See Government As the Problem, 46% Say That’s Mostly a Conservative View
There are certain statements that politicians and those in the political arena make every day as if they are things that everyone agrees on. The problem is, in many cases, people don’t agree on them – or do they?
March 21, 2011
53% Favor Repeal of Health Care Law, 50% Say Repeal At Least Somewhat Likely
Most voters still want the national health care law repealed, and the number who are at least somewhat confident that repeal will happen is at the second highest level since the law's passage by Democrats in Congress a year ago.
