Current Events

Just 18% View France as Ally

Only 18% of Americans agree that France is an ally in the war on terror. Almost as many believe France is an enemy in that war.

38% Favor Censure of President Bush

Thirty-eight percent (38%) of Americans believe President Bush should be censured for approving the NSA wiretapping program. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that 45% are opposed to the proposal advocated by Senator Russell Feingold.

No Increase in Support for Dubai Ports Deal

The Administration's effort to build support for the Dubai Ports World transaction has had no measurable impact in the court of public opinion. Just 19% of Americans now believe Dubai Ports World should be allowed to purchase operating rights to several U.S. ports

Dubai Ports and Election 2006

Scott Rasmussen released a report entitled " The GOP Generation ." The basic premise was that if George W. Bush was successful in dealing with Iraq, Republicans would control both houses of Congress for at least a generation. This

65% Agree that Palestinian Gov't Must Recognize Israel

By a 3-to-1 margin, American voters agree with President Bush that the United States should not support the new Palestinian government until in recognizes Israel's right to exist.

53% Say Iran War Somewhat or Very Likely

Fifty-three percent (53%) of Likely Voters believe it is somewhat or very likely that the United States will be in a war with Iran within a year.

State-by-State Support for Alito Confirmation

Rasmussen Reports has asked voters in a number of states whether or not Samuel Alito should be confirmed to serve on the United States Supreme Court.

Views on Immigration by State - January 2006

Views on Immigration by State - January 2006

Partisan Views on Iraq Show Huge Gap

As the Democrats prepare to formally nominate John Kerry for the Presidency, the gap between Republicans and Democrats on the War with Iraq is enormous. It can be seen on virtually every polling question mentioning Iraq.

42% Say Bush Good/Excellent on Economy

Heading into the Christmas holiday season, 41% of American voters say President George W. Bush is doing a good or excellent job handling the economy.

54% Favor Leaving US Troops to Stabilize Iraq

Most Americans (54%) favor leaving U.S. soldiers in Iraq until that country's political situation is stabilized. A Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,000 Likely Voters found that 31% are opposed to that policy.

Voters See Newspaper Bias

Forty percent (40%) of voters see the campaign coverage of their local newspapers as unbiased. However, only 20% to 29% view national papers as unbiased.

Among five different papers, the New York Times is seen as the most biased--35% believe its coverage is biased to help Kerry while only 22% believe it is unbiased. This may be a lingering response to the Jayson Blair scandals from last year. At that time, only 46% of Americans viewed the New York Times as a reliable source of information.

Voters See All Networks with Bias

Television news networks would like to see themselves as a team of impartial journalists working on behalf of their audience.

44% Say Iraqi Prison Abuse Isolated Event

Americans are more likely today than they were two weeks ago to believe that the Iraqi prison abuse was fairly widespread. However, that has not dented their belief that the Iraqi people are better off today than they were under Saddam Hussein.

50% Say Iraq Will Get Worse in Coming Months

Half of America's voters expect the situation in Iraq to get worse during the coming months. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that just 30% expect things to get better.

48% Say Iraqi Prison Abuse Isolated Event

Nine-out-of-ten Americans have read, seen, or heard news stories about the abuse of Iraqi prisoners. Half of all voters (48%) believe that such abuses represent an isolated event. However, 29% believe such practices are fairly widespread.

38% Have Favorable Opinion of U.N.

Just 38% of American voters have a favorable opinion of the United Nations these days. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey found that 44% have an unfavorable view.

38% Have Favorable Opinion of U.N.

Just 38% of American voters have a favorable opinion of the United Nations these days. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey found that 44% have an unfavorable view.

Just 46% Consider NY Times Reliable

Just 46% of Americans believe that information reported in the New York Times is "very reliable" or "somewhat reliable." Twenty-three percent (23%) say information in the Times is "not very reliable" or "not at all reliable."