51% In New York Say Offshore Oil Drilling Should Be Allowed
While BP continues efforts to control the massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico, just over half (51%) of New York Voters say offshore oil drilling should be allowed.
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May 26, 2010
May 26, 2010
47% Say U.S. Should Aid South Korea Militarily
As the saber-rattling increases on the Korean Peninsula, 47% of U.S. voters think the United States should provide military assistance to South Korea if it is attacked by its Communist neighbor to the north.
May 26, 2010
47% Now Hold Unfavorable View of Kagan
Voters have an increasingly unfavorable opinion of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan but are more convinced than ever that she will be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
May 26, 2010
West of the Potomac, GOP Hopes Rise by Tony Blankley
Historically, the American public -- confident, independent and undemanding-has not expected much out of Washington. Live your silver lives of limousines, private jets, power and celebrity; just do no permanent damage to the nation.
May 26, 2010
Minnesota Governor: Three-Way Race Finds GOP, DFL Neck-and-Neck
With Independence Party candidate Tom Horner officially in the mix, Minnesota’s gubernatorial race is a toss-up for now no matter which Democrat wins the party’s August primary.
May 25, 2010
Bowersox Is The Favorite Among 'American Idol' Watchers
The ninth season of “American Idol” ends tonight, and adults who watch the program are closely divided over whom they think should win this year’s competition.
May 25, 2010
53% in Pennsylvania Favor Passing Legislation Similar to Arizona’s in Their State
Slightly more than half (53%) of voters in Pennsylvania favor passing an immigration law in their state similar to the one recently passed in Arizona.
May 25, 2010
48% Blame Bush for Bad Economy, 43% Blame Obama
The number of voters who blame the Bush administration for the nation's current economic problems has reached its lowest level measured to date. Trust in President Obama's economic judgment has hit a new low as well.
May 25, 2010
Oregon Governor: Dudley 45%, Kitzhaber 44%
Both major parties in Oregon picked their respective nominees in primaries last week, and now those candidates are in a virtual tie in the race to be the state’s next governor.
May 25, 2010
65% Oppose Nationalization of U.S. Oil Industry
The Obama White House now says the massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico is the worst oil spill in U.S. history, but most voters still don't think a government takeover of the oil industry is a good remedy.
May 25, 2010
Arkansas Governor: Beebe 53% Keet 38%
Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe holds a double-digit lead over his likely Republican opponent in Rasmussen Reports’ first look at Beebe's bid for reelection this year.
May 25, 2010
What Were They (Politicians) Thinking? by Froma Harrop
The candidates subject themselves to all those boring chicken dinners, weekends on the road and having to flatter unpleasant people. Their campaign workers, contributors and media friends struggle to pull them over the finish line.
May 25, 2010
Georgia Senate: Isakson 57%, Thurmond 30%
Incumbent Republican Johnny Isakson is now posting nearly a two-to-one lead over Democratic challenger Michael Thurmond in Georgia’s race for the U.S. Senate.
May 24, 2010
Georgia Governor: Top GOP Hopefuls Still Edge Barnes
Congressman Nathan Deal shapes up for now as the strongest Republican vote-getter against likely Democratic nominee Roy Barnes in Georgia's race for governor.
May 24, 2010
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 44%, Democrats 36%
Republican candidates now hold an eight-point lead over Democrats in the latest edition of the Generic Congressional Ballot, continuing the GOP's near year-long edge over the competing party but the largest gap between the two in over a month.
May 24, 2010
57% in Texas Favor Casino Gambling To Cut Deficit
A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds that 57% of likely Texas voters support legalizing casino gambling to help reduce the state's sizable budget deficit. Only 33% oppose this plan, and a further 10% remain undecided.
May 24, 2010
52% Say U.S. Not Safer Today Than Before 9/11 Attacks, Highest Level Yet
Confidence in America’s efforts in the War on Terror has fallen again this month, and, following the unsuccessful terrorist bombing attempt in New York's Times Square, more voters than ever now believe the nation is not safer today than it was before the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
May 24, 2010
41% Say U.S. Can Win War in Afghanistan, 36% Disagree
A massive suicide bombing last week pushed the number of U.S. casualties in the war in Afghanistan over the 1,000 mark, and voter confidence in America’s handling of that war continues to fall.
May 24, 2010
63% Favor Repeal of National Health Care Plan
Support for repeal of the new national health care plan has jumped to its highest level ever. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 63% of U.S. voters now favor repeal of the plan passed by congressional Democrats and signed into law by President Obama in March.
