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Fifty-two percent (52%) of Americans have started their holiday shopping, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports holiday shopping survey.
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November 29, 2006
November 28, 2006
Election 2008: Vilsack (D) Trails McCain (R)
Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack (D) has his sights set on the White House, but few Americans have their eyes on Tom Vilsack. A Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,000 Likely Voters found that 61% of Americans don’t know enough about him to form an opinion.
November 27, 2006
48% Expect More Partisan Bickering in New Congress
When Democrats take control of Congress in January, they will benefit from low expectations among the general public. Despite talk of bipartisanship by top politicians, only 37% expect to see more bipartisan compromise.
November 27, 2006
Democrats Have Edge on Issues
When it comes to the issues of taxes and abortion, Democrats hold a very modest advantage over Republicans. However, on health care, Social Security, and education, voters trust Democrats more than Republicans by a double-digit margin.
November 27, 2006
Small Business Economic Confidence Up in November
Small business owners' confidence in the U.S. economy rose for the fourth straight month in November as the Discover(R) Small Business Watch(SM) surged 10 points to 130.
November 24, 2006
69% Prefer “Merry Christmas” to “Happy Holidays”
Of the many stress-inducing activities that typically are part of the holidays, how to express season’s greetings never used to be high on the list. Recently, however, the traditional “Merry Christmas” has become somewhat of a taboo expression.
November 24, 2006
Thanksgiving Rated Second Most Important Holiday
During the past six months, Rasmussen Reports has been asking Americans to rate the nation’s holidays and the clear winner so far is the Fourth of July.
November 23, 2006
81% Will Serve Turkey on Thanksgiving
When Americans gather around their dining tables this Thursday to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, the overwhelming majority will have the traditional centerpiece to their meals: turkey.
November 22, 2006
Incoming RNC Chair Martinez Largely Unknown
When U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez assumes the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee in January, he’ll do so as a political figure who is largely unknown by the general American voting public.
November 21, 2006
Election 2008: Edwards Trails Giuliani & McCain
John Edwards, the Democrats’ Vice Presidential nominee in 2004, is one of four Democrats currently reaching double digits of voter support for the party’s top slot in 2008, but he trails Republican front-runners Rudy Giuliani and John McCain
November 21, 2006
65% Expect Dems to Keep Control in 2008
Sixty-five percent (65%) of Americans believe that Democrats are likely to retain their newly won control of Congress in Election 2008. Thirty-two percent (32%) consider ongoing Democratic control “very” likely.
November 21, 2006
Religious Denominations Weigh In on Same-Sex Marriage
As the debate on same-sex marriage is being taken up in States across the nation, three major religious denominations recently made stands of their own on the issue.
November 21, 2006
65% Expect Dems to Keep Control in 2008
Sixty-five percent (65%) of Americans believe that Democrats are likely to retain their newly won control of Congress in Election 2008. Thirty-two percent (32%) consider ongoing Democratic control “very” likely.
November 20, 2006
43% Would Never Vote for Mormon Candidate
While many Republican insiders believe Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney could become an attractive candidate to the party’s social conservatives, a Rasmussen Reports survey finds that Romney’s faith may initially be more of a hindrance than a help.
November 20, 2006
After Election, Confidence in War on Terror Up
The first post-election update to our War on Terror tracking shows increased confidence regarding the United States’ position. Forty-five percent (45%) of respondents now say the United States and its allies are winning the war--a five-point increase since the last survey.
November 20, 2006
Hussein Verdict “Questionable?”
Human Rights Watch, a U.S. based human rights organization, said the trial of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein was not carried out fairly and that the verdict was “questionable”. That conclusion is not likely to find much support among the American public, of which 72% responded that they believe Saddam Hussein received a fair trial.
November 17, 2006
ID Theft Concerns 83%
The latest Rasmussen Reports survey found that 83% of American adults are at least somewhat concerned about identity theft. This includes 47% who are “very concerned.”
November 16, 2006
56% Rate Situation in Iraq as “Poor”
Fifty-eight percent (58%) of American adults say it’s time for a fundamentally different approach in Iraq. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey found that just 29% say the United States should “stay the course.” These responses come as the U.S. death toll in Iraq hits 100 for October.
November 16, 2006
Small Businesses' Optimism on Economy Up Sharply
The Discover® Small Business Watch (SM) rose sharply in October 2006 as business owners reported improvements in cash flow and greater willingness to invest in business development. The Watch, based on surveys with 1,000 small business owners, rose to 120 from 107.7 in September.
November 15, 2006
40% Have Already Started Holiday Shopping
With only 40 shopping days left until Christmas, 56% of Americans need to hit the mall or the Web--they have not yet begun to shop for the holidays.
