37% Give Supreme Court Positive Ratings
President Obama’s nomination this week of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court has had little impact so far on voters’ opinions of the high court - or the president’s views of it.
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May 14, 2010
May 14, 2010
Idaho Governor: Otter 54%, Allred 32%
Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter still holds a comfortable lead over his likely Democratic opponent, Keith Allred, in his bid for a second term.
May 14, 2010
The Silly Season By Susan Estrich
I'd like to believe it's the arrival of spring or maybe just the general decline in civility and common sense that seems to always be in the air in Washington. But it's hard to avoid the conclusion that the reaction to the nomination of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court has been a study in the sex discrimination that she has spent her career beating back.
May 13, 2010
Immigration Jumps In Importance, But Economy, Corruption Still Top Voter Issues
The number of U.S. Voters who view the issue of Immigration as Very Important has jumped 16 points from last month to its highest level ever, although it still ranks fifth on a list of 10 issues regularly tracked by Rasmussen Reports.
May 13, 2010
Kansas Governor: Brownback 58%, Holland 27%
Retiring U.S. Senator Sam Brownback holds a commanding 22-point lead over his likeliest Democratic opponent, state Senator Tom Holland, in this year’s race for governor of Kansas.
May 13, 2010
67% in Colorado Concerned Other U.S. Citizens Will Attempt Terrorist Acts
Following the failed car bombing in New York City’s Times Square, 67% of Likely Voters in Colorado are concerned that other people who have become U.S. citizens will attempt to commit terrorist acts against the United States, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state.
May 13, 2010
47% Oppose Open-Carry Gun Laws, 41% Favor
Most Americans are not concerned about their safety around those who have legal permits to carry concealed weapons but have mixed feelings about laws that would allow gun owners to wear their weapons openly in public.
May 13, 2010
Obama and Kagan Whisper in the Faculty Lounge By Michael Barone
Professor chooses professor. That's one headline you could write about Barack Obama's nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court.
May 13, 2010
New Hampshire Senate: Ayotte 50%, Hodes 38%
The U.S. Senate race in New Hampshire looks largely the same way it has for months, with two of the three top Republican candidates holding double-digit leads over Democratic hopeful Paul Hodes.
May 13, 2010
Obama's Feminist Touch By Joe Conason
Someday, when Americans have learned to live the true meaning of our creed, a Supreme Court nomination of a woman, a Latino, an African-American or any other variety of human being -- including a gay man or woman -- will provoke no comment or concern. Until then, we should applaud every step toward that future.
May 13, 2010
44% Say Change America Needs Will Come from Volunteers, Not Government
While politicians struggle against an anti-incumbent mood sweeping the country, a plurality of Americans are looking beyond the government to find solutions for the nation’s problems.
May 13, 2010
Kansas Senate: Moran, Tiahrt Hold Healthy Leads Over Democratic Opponents
For now at least, it appears Kansas is unlikely to break its streak of electing only Republicans to the U.S. Senate since 1932.
May 13, 2010
Gulf Shrimpers Had Economic Interests, Too By Froma Harrop
A pile of beautiful Gulf shrimp beckoned from the fish counter, and I thought, better buy them soon. Louisiana shrimpers are now trying to grab all they can get before the oil takes over. A lot of pleasure is dying in the Gulf of Mexico -- but economic activity, too. Only lawyers seem to be prospering as the suits begin to fly.
May 12, 2010
Colorado Governor: McInnis 47%, Hickenlooper 41%
Little has changed over the past month in Colorado’s gubernatorial race, with Republican Scott McInnis continuing to hold a modest lead over Democrat John Hickenlooper, the current mayor of Denver.
May 12, 2010
30% Say U.S. Heading In Right Direction
Thirty percent (30%) of U.S. Voters now say the country is headingin the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports nationaltelephone survey. That's the lowest level of confidence measured innearly two months.
May 12, 2010
40% in Pennsylvania Approve of Governor, 58% Disapprove
Maybe it's better for Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell that's he's term-limited and can't seek reelection this year.
May 12, 2010
38% Say Aiding Low Income Students Most Important Role for Government
Thirty-eight percent (38%) of Americans believe aiding low income students is the most important role for the federal government in education.
May 12, 2010
Alaska Governor: Parnell Well Ahead of Democratic Rivals
Republican Governor Sean Parnell is comfortably ahead of his three chief Democratic challengers in his bid for reelection in Alaska.
May 12, 2010
Voters in Colorado Send Mixed Signals on Global Warming Legislation
Fifty-four percent (54%) of Colorado voters believe that it is at least somewhat important for Congress to pass energy legislation aimed at reducing global warming this year, including 31% who say it is Very Important.
May 12, 2010
40% Say Being a Good Citizen is Different From Being a Patriot
Forty-percent (40%) of voters nationwide say that being a good citizen and being a patriot are the same thing. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that another 40% disagree and 19% are not sure.
