Health Care Law Makes Sebelius A Power, But Many Voters Seem Unaware of Her
The new national health care law has made her one of the most powerful women in America, but nearly half the country’s voters don’t seem to know who she is.
January 2011
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February 3, 2011
February 2, 2011
41% Give Obama Good Marks On Response to Crisis in Egypt
Voters give mixed marks to President Obama’s response to the crisis in Egypt, and many think United Nations involvement would make things worse.
February 2, 2011
Obama’s Full-Month Rating Improves in January
When tracking President Obama’s job approval on a daily basis, people sometimes get so caught up in the day-to-day fluctuations that they miss the bigger picture. To look at the longer-term trends, Rasmussen Reports compiles the numbers on a full-month basis, and the results can be seen in the graphics below.
January 27, 2011
50% Now Oppose President’s New Spending Proposals
The president’s Tuesday night State of the Union speech had little impact on support for his new spending proposals in areas like education, transportation and technological innovation.
January 26, 2011
Voters Less Critical of Obama’s Leadership
President Obama's job approval ratings have been on the rise, and now voters show less negativity toward both his leadership abilities and style.
January 25, 2011
Fewer Voters Blame Obama Policies for Nation's Economic Problems
Tonight’s State of the Union address marks the halfway point of President Obama’s first term in office, and the number of voters who blame the president's policies for the country's continuing economic problems is at its lowest level since early October 2009.
January 24, 2011
Obama Ties Super Bowl in Battle for Voters’ Attention
It’s a tie game when you ask voters which they are more interested in watching – President Obama’s State of the Union speech tomorrow night or the upcoming Super Bowl.
January 23, 2011
50% Now View Biden Favorably
Historically speaking, being vice president has generally been a thankless but not too demanding job. Joe Biden, unlike his predecessor Dick Cheney, seems to be following this more traditional model, and voters are viewing him slightly more favorably these days.
January 21, 2011
Many Voters Say State of the Union Speeches Don't Lead To Much
A sizable number of voters plan to follow President Obama’s State of the Union speech next Tuesday night but acknowledge that presidents generally don’t accomplish most of what they promise in their annual addresses to the nation.
January 11, 2011
45% Worry That Obama Opponents Will Turn To Violence
Despite the tragic shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, voter concern that opponents of President Obama’s policies will turn to violence has declined slightly over the past year.
January 7, 2011
Voters See Obama's Leadership As A Mixed Bag
Halfway through his first term in the White House, voters remain narrowly divided over President Obama's performance as the nation's chief executive.
January 4, 2011
Most Voters Continue to View Michelle Obama Favorably
A majority of U.S. voters continue to share a favorable impression of first lady Michelle Obama.
