Monday was the anniversary of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing that left 149 men and women -- most of them federal workers -- and 19 children dead. As is his habit, former President Bill Clinton used the occasion to bash his critics.
In the land of "too much ain't enough," the idea that less medicine could be better medicine is a hard sell. This was impossible to discuss during the fracas over health care reform, when any talk of fewer tests and less surgery was portrayed as rationing or the government coming between you and the doctor.
While 2010 began with dismal financial security sentiments, Americans now feel more optimistic about nearly all aspects of their financial security.
Fifty-three percent (53%) of New Jersey voters approve of the job Governor Chris Christie is doing, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of voters in the state.
Republican candidates now hold a 10-point lead over Democrats in the latest edition of the Generic Congressional Ballot, tying the GOP's high for the year recorded the second week in March and their biggest lead in nearly three years of weekly tracking.
Voters continue to show less worry about global warming.
Following his vote for the national health care plan, Democratic Congressman Brad Ellsworth's support remains stuck in the low 30s, while two of his Republican opponents now earn 50% or more of the vote in Indiana’s U.S. Senate race.
Thirty-three percent (33%) of likely Colorado voters consider themselves members of the Tea Party movement, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state. That compares to 24% of U.S. voters nationwide.
President Obama soon will announce his second nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, and 56% of U.S. voters believe it is fair for a U.S. senator to oppose an otherwise qualified court nominee because of disagreements over ideology or judicial philosophy.
Support for repeal of the recently-passed national health care plan is proving to be just as consistent as opposition to the plan before it was passed.
"Do you realize," CNN's Susan Roesgen asked a man at the April 15, 2009, tea party in Chicago, "that you're eligible for a $400 credit?" When the man refused to drop his "drop socialism" sign, she went on, "Did you know that the state of Lincoln gets 50 billion out of the stimulus?"
Fresh off his resounding Republican primary victory Tuesday, Texas Governor Rick Perry now finds himself in a close general election contest with Democratic nominee Bill White.
Many school systems across the country are facing strict budget cuts, and one option on the table is going to four-day school weeks to save money.
Government bailouts are still a sore subject with most voters. But the political class remains supportive of efforts to have taxpayers bail out troubled and failing companies.
Fifty-eight percent (58%) of likely New Jersey voters have a favorable impression of rock star Bruce Springsteen, including 24% who have a very favorable impression of the Jersey Shore native.
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the Republicangubernatorial primary race in Arizona shows Governor Jan Brewer gainingground with 26% of likely primary voters now supporting her in acrowded field.
For some people, no means yes.
When he ran for president, then-Sen. Barack Obama argued that earmarks account for a mere "0.5 percent of the total federal budget," so eliminating earmarks would not solve the problem.
Eighty-four percent (84%) of Americans say they have filled out their U.S. Census form and returned it to the government.
Both Republican hopefuls hold an early advantage in the first RasmussenReports Election 2010 telephone survey of the U.S. Senate race inArizona.
