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December 27, 2022

Many Voters View Political Opponents as America’s Enemy

Asked to identify America’s greatest enemy, nearly 40% of voters don’t choose a foreign power, but instead name domestic political parties

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December 27, 2022

Republicans Should Just Say No to Any Budget That Funds 87,000 New IRS Agents By Stephen Moore

One of the biggest promises by Republicans in the 2022 election season was that if they won a majority in the House, they would defund the $80 billion that Biden wants to hire 87,000 new IRS agents.

December 26, 2022

37% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Thirty-seven percent (37%) 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 December 2, 2022.

December 26, 2022

‘TwitterGate’? 63% Want FBI’s Social Media Activity Investigated

Revelations of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s involvement in social media censorship have raised voter concerns.

December 24, 2022

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending December 24, 2022

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

December 23, 2022

Christmas 2022: Still ‘The Most Wonderful Time of the Year’

Public opinion often changes, but year in and year out, Christmas remains America’s favorite holiday.

December 23, 2022

Jesus or Santa? Christmas Still Religious Holiday for Most Americans

Americans may be looking forward to a visit from the jolly fellow in the red suit, but most say Christmas is still about the baby born in Bethlehem.

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December 23, 2022

How Do We Get Our Nation Back on Track? A Commentary By Patrick Buchanan

   Some thoughts about our country as Christmas and the new year approach.

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December 23, 2022

Three Big Surprises of 2022: Weakened Russia, Weakened China, Weakened American Economy By Michael Barone

 2022 was a year full of surprises. Important things didn't work out as many people had expected on just about every point on the political spectrum.

December 22, 2022

52% Haven’t Finished Christmas Shopping Yet

With the clock ticking down to Christmas, more than half of Americans still have last-minute gift shopping to do.

December 22, 2022

77% of Democrat Voters Want Trump Prosecuted

Voters are divided over a congressional committee’s investigation of the January 2021 Capitol riot, with Democrats overwhelmingly in favor of prosecuting former President Donald Trump for the riot by his supporters.

December 21, 2022

Fewer Voters Say Congress Doing ‘Poor’ Job

Maybe it’s the generous spirit of the holiday season, but voters now have a slightly higher opinion of Congress than they have in years.

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December 21, 2022

Woke Comic Books By John Stossel

Did you know that Superman's son is bisexual? So is Batman's sidekick, Robin, and lots of other superheroes created by Marvel and DC Comics.

December 20, 2022

Rasmussen Reports Immigration Index - Week Ending December 15, 2022

The Rasmussen Reports Immigration Index for the week of December 11-15, 2022, increased to 94.3, up three points from 91.3 two weeks earlier.

December 20, 2022

Biden’s America: 47% Believe He’s Made It Worse

Optimism about America’s future has declined sharply in the past two years, and nearly half of voters think President Joe Biden has made it worse.

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December 20, 2022

Even Republicans Are All in on Washington's End-of-Year Spending Spree By Stephen Moore

The federal government is running annual $1 trillion to $2 trillion budget deficits, which is more than the entire gross domestic product of most nations. 

December 19, 2022

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 December 15, 2022.

December 19, 2022

Voters OK Sinema’s Party Switch, Agree ‘System Is Broken’

By more than a 2-to-1 margin, voters approve Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s decision to leave the Democratic Party, and overwhelmingly agree with her that the political system is “broken.”

December 16, 2022

Bah, Humbug? Nearly Two-Thirds Say Christmas Is Too Commercialized

Tired of the endless holiday shopping hype? You’re certainly not alone, as most Americans think Christmas has become too commercialized.

December 16, 2022

Holiday Travel Back Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

After two years of disruption by COVID-19, more Americans are planning holiday travel this year, even exceeding pre-pandemic levels.