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Partisan Trends

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August 1, 2007

Number of Democrats Falls to New Low, Republicans Decline Too

During the month of July, the number of people identifying themselves as Democrats fell for the fifth straight month.

July 1, 2007

Following Immigration Debate, Number of Republicans in USA Increases

During the month of June, the number of people identifying themselves as Republicans increased and the number of Democrats was little changed.

June 1, 2007

Number of Republicans in U.S. Hits New Low, Number of Democrats Also Decline

For the fourth straight month, the number of people identifying themselves as Republicans has decreased.

May 2, 2007

Number of Republicans in U.S. Hits New Low

The number of people identifying themselves as Republicans has fallen to a new low. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of 15,000 adults in April found that just 31.0% now say they belong to the Grand Old Party.

April 2, 2007

Number of Americans Refusing to Identify with GOP or Dems Reaches New High

During the month of March, 37.2% of American adults considered themselves to be Democrats while just 31.5% considered themselves Republicans.

January 8, 2007

38% Believe It's Better For Different Parties to Control Congress and White House

Thirty-eight percent (38%) of American voters believe it’s better for the country when one political party controls Congress and the other major party controls the White House.

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September 1, 2006

Partisan Trends

The number of Americans calling themselves Republican has fallen to its lowest level in more than two-and-a-half years. Just 31.9% of American adults now say they’re affiliated with the GOP. That’s down from 37.2% in October 2004 and 34.5% at the beginning of 2006.

August 4, 2006

Partisan Trends: Republicans Near Two-Year Low

As we head into Election 2006, America is trending slightly towards the Democrats. Perhaps more precisely, the nation appears to be trending away from Republicans.

June 5, 2006

Party Affiliation

During the month of May, 33.6% of Americans identified themselves as Republicans. That's up slightly from 32.7% in April, but that's not saying much

June 5, 2006

Party Affiliation

During the month of May, 33.6% of Americans identified themselves as Republicans.

May 3, 2006

Party Affiliation

During the month of April, just 32.7% of Americans identified themselves as Republicans.

May 3, 2006

Party Affiliation

During the month of April, just 32.7% of Americans identified themselves as Republicans.

May 3, 2006

Party Affiliation

During the month of April, just 32.7% of Americans identified themselves as Republicans.