Is 'Our Democracy' Failing Our Country? By Patrick J. Buchanan
Asked, "What is an American?" many would answer, "An American is a citizen of the United States."
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September 30, 2022
September 29, 2022
Fentanyl: 91% of Voters Say Drug Is a Serious Problem
The deadly synthetic opioid drug fentanyl is a serious problem that has gotten worse, voters overwhelmingly agree.
September 29, 2022
Following the Money: What Outside Spending Tells Us About the Race for the House By Kyle Kondik
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KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE
— The spending decisions by big outside House groups can inform us about the most competitive House races.
— So far, outside groups have spent money in 57 House districts. The lion’s share of those districts that have seen spending are held by Democrats, indicating that Democrats are playing significantly more defense than Republicans.
— The vast majority of the districts we rate as the most competitive — those in the Toss-up or Leans categories — have seen at least some outside spending so far.
September 28, 2022
TikTok Not Safe for Teenagers, Most Say
About half of Americans believe the popular social media platform TikTok is bad, and even more think it is dangerous for teenagers.
September 28, 2022
57% See Depression Ahead
With the stock market tumbling, a majority of Americans think it’s likely there’s an economic depression in the future.
September 28, 2022
School Choice Winning By John Stossel
Finally! Now more states will let parents use their tax money to educate their kids at a school they choose.
September 27, 2022
Rasmussen Reports Immigration Index - Week Ending September 22, 2022
The Rasmussen Reports Immigration Index for the week of September 11-22, 2022, increased to 97.9, up more than six points from 91.8 three weeks earlier.
September 27, 2022
60% Agree With Biden: COVID-19 ‘Pandemic Is Over’
Although a majority of Americans agree with President Joe Biden that the COVID-19 pandemic is over, most Democrats still want to make vaccines against the virus mandatory.
September 27, 2022
America Needs Political Prediction Markets By Stephen Moore
Just in time for the heat of the election season, a federal agency called the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has announced it will no longer allow betting on political and election outcomes.
September 26, 2022
29% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Twenty-nine percent (29%) 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 September 22, 2022.
September 26, 2022
Most Americans Say Diversity Is Good for the Country
A majority of Americans say they live in racially diverse neighborhoods, and view the country’s diversity as a positive factor.
September 24, 2022
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending September 24, 2022
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...
September 23, 2022
Republicans Lead By 2 on Congressional Ballot
The 2022 midterm elections are now 46 days away, and Republicans have a two-point lead in their bid to recapture control of Congress.
September 23, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II Showed Monarchy's Surprising Resilience By Michael Barone
The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and the praise pouring in from almost all quarters for her 70 years of service make a powerful case, even for small-r republican and small-d democratic Americans, for the institution of constitutional monarchy. There is much to be said for having a head of state who is politically neutral, culturally traditional but open to popular innovation, personally embodying the traditional strengths of a nation.
September 23, 2022
Biden Commits US to War for Taiwan By Patrick J. Buchanan
If China invades Taiwan to unify it with the mainland, the United States will go to war to defend Taiwan and send U.S. troops to fight the invaders.
September 22, 2022
22% Say Fall Is Their Favorite Season
Today is the first day of autumn, and nearly half of Americans are happy it’s here.
September 21, 2022
Republicans Still Have Edge in Voter Enthusiasm
With the midterm elections less than seven weeks away, more Republicans than Democrats say they’re very excited to vote this fall.
September 21, 2022
No Apologies by John Stossel
Performers censor themselves -- fearing they might offend. Those who offend Hollywood lose work. Some lose friends.
September 20, 2022
More Than Half Have Gone a Week Without Paying Cash
As the use of debit and credit cards increases, fewer Americans now are paying cash for most purchases.
September 20, 2022
42% Say Ukraine War Has Made U.S. National Security Worse
Most voters believe national security will be an important issue in November, and are more likely to view the war in Ukraine as harmful to U.S. interests.
