What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...
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April 11, 2026
April 10, 2026
Rasmussen Real Unemployment Rate: Up Again
National unemployment was 9.3% in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Real Unemployment update, up from 8.1% last month and significantly more than the 4.3% rate officially reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on April 10, 2026.
April 10, 2026
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Plunges in April
Economic confidence decreased to 100.4 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, nearly 10 points lower than March. The index hit a four-year high of 115.9 last July.
April 10, 2026
Daily Presidential Tracking Poll
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows...
April 10, 2026
U.S. ‘Boots on the Ground’ in Iran War? Most Voters Expect It
A majority of voters consider America’s six-week bombing campaign against Iran a success, but also think the U.S. will eventually send ground troops to invade Iran.
April 9, 2026
Iran War Has Boosted Terrorism Risk, Majority Say
America’s war against Iran has heightened the danger of terrorist attacks here, according to most voters.
April 8, 2026
Only 16% Say Their Personal Finances Have Improved
Fewer Americans now see their financial situation getting better, and most don’t expect it to improve soon.
April 8, 2026
Support for Doctor-Assisted Suicide Declines
More states have legalized physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients, but fewer Americans now support such laws.
April 8, 2026
Show Me the Money -- The Trump Tax Cuts Benefit the Middle Class By Stephen Moore
Democrats keep attacking President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 as a tax cut for the rich. But the data show that the average family gained roughly $2,000 on their lower tax bill for this year. Every Democrat in Congress voted no, even as they complain of a "middle-class affordability crisis." Maybe that's because to rich and famous limousine liberal Democrats, $2,000 is peanuts. But not for the rest of us.
April 7, 2026
59% Favor Limits on Birthright Citizenship
After the Supreme Court heard arguments on birthright citizenship, a majority of voters now favor limits on the longstanding practice.
April 7, 2026
Virginia: A New Extreme in Gerrymandering By Daniel McCarthy
This year's midterm elections aren't just about who wins in November; they're about who wins fights over gerrymandering taking place right now.
April 6, 2026
40% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Forty percent (40%) of Likely U.S. Voters think the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey for the week ending April 2, 2026.
April 6, 2026
40% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Forty percent (40%) of Likely U.S. Voters think the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey for the week ending April 2, 2026.
April 6, 2026
Police Should Help ICE Get Bad Guys, Most Believe
Voters overwhelmingly favor local cops cooperating with federal immigration officials in targeting violent offenders who are here illegally.
April 4, 2026
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending April 4, 2026
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...
April 3, 2026
The Sudden Political Star of Trump II: Marco Rubio By Michael Barone
"White House deploys Marco Rubio to clarify messaging about Iran conflict." So reads the headline on the front page of the Washington Examiner's website in the early hours of April 1, the third month of U.S. military operations against Iran, which have been taking place since Feb. 28.
April 3, 2026
‘He Is Risen’: 60% Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus
Easter Sunday celebrates a real event, according to a majority of Americans.
April 2, 2026
Less Than Half Disapprove of Premarital Sex
Most Americans don’t think it’s important to avoid sex before marriage, and less than half believe the number of premarital partners affects chances of “happily ever after.”
April 2, 2026
SAVE Act: Most Think Senate Doesn’t Care What Voters Want
Voters are becoming frustrated by the Senate’s failure to pass the SAVE Act, which would require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections.
