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Survey of 1,000 Adults March 19-20, 2005
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March 21, 2005 --Just 36% of Americans believe Major League Baseball's recent home run records are legitimate. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that nearly as many, 35%, believe the records should be discounted because of the steroids scandal. Among fans of Major League Baseball, less than half (45%) view the recent home run records as legitimate. Nearly as many, 40%, say the records should be discounted. Fans are defined as those who watch at least one game per week during the regular season. Despite the skepticism, just 22% of Americans believe Congress should "get involved." Three times as many, 68%, believe Major League Baseball should deal with the problem itself. Among baseball fans, the numbers aren't much different--26% of fans say Congress should get involved while 67% disagree. Demographic details are available for Premium Members. Rasmussen Reports is an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information. We recently released Social Security: Has the Season for Reform Arrived? Our publications provide real-time information on consumer confidence, investor confidence, employment data, the political situation, and other topics of value and interest. We provide daily updates on the economic confidence of Consumers and Investors. Our consumer data generally identifies trends two to six weeks ahead of traditional consumer confidence measures. To keep up with our latest releases, be sure to visit the Rasmussen Reports Home Page.
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