Mood of America Archive

Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 44%, Democrats 38%

Republicans continue to hold a six-point lead on the Generic Congressional Ballot.

Voters Give GOP 10-Point Edge Over Democrats on Economy

With lawmakers haggling over government debt and consumer confidence at a two-year low, voter confidence in Republicans to handle the economy is growing.

21% Say U.S. Heading In Right Direction

Twenty-one percent (21%) of Likely U.S. Voters now say the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey taken the week ending Sunday, July 17. This matches the lowest level measured of Obama’s presidency and is also the lowest finding in nearly three months of weekly tracking.

Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 44%, Democrats 38%

For the second week in a row, Republicans hold a six-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot, this time for the week ending Sunday, July 17.  

Voters Rate Republicans in Congress More Partisan Than Congressional Democrats

Voters now see congressional Republicans as slightly more partisan than their Democratic counterparts and are more pessimistic about the overall level of partisanship in Washington, D.C. than they have been in nearly a year.

25% Say U.S. Heading In Right Direction

For the second week in a row, 25% of Likely U.S. Voters now say the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey taken the week ending Sunday, July 10. 

52% Say U.S., Allies Winning War on Terror

Confidence that that the United States and its allies are winning the War on Terror soared following the capture and killing of Osama bin Laden and has remained high ever since.

Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 44%, Democrats 38%

Republicans hold a six-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending Sunday, July 10. 

25% Say U.S. Heading In Right Direction

Twenty-five percent (25%) of Likely U.S. Voters now say the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey taken the week ending Saturday, July 2.

Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 43% Democrats 40%

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 43% of Likely U.S. Voters would vote for their district’s Republican congressional candidate, while 40% would choose the Democrat instead.  This is consistent with results throughout 2011 but represents a 3 point gain for the Democrats compared to a week ago.

Partisan Trends: 34.7% of Americans are Democrats, 34.4% Republicans

For the first time since March, more American adults consider themselves Democrats rather than Republicans.

Voters Give Mixed Marks to Biden, Boehner; Still Don't Like Pelosi

Vice President Joseph Biden and House Speaker John Boehner have received an increase in media attention for being at the center of the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations, but voters have not changed their opinions of the two men.  Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi remains the most disliked leader on Capitol Hill.

46% Think America’s Best Days Are in The Past

U.S. voters continue to be largely pessimistic about the country's future.

24% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Twenty-four percent (24%) of Likely U.S. Voters now say the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey taken the week ending Sunday, June 26. 

That's down two points from last week and the lowest finding in over two months. In April, prior to the killing of Osama bin Laden, the number who felt the country was heading in the right direction fell into the low 20s, the lowest findings of the Obama presidency, but the figure climbed back up to 29% in early to mid-May. The number who believe the country is on the right course has ranged from a low of 21% to a high of 35% since January 2009. 

Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 44%, Democrats 37%

Republicans hold a seven-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending Sunday, June 26.

35% Say Supreme Court Doing Good or Excellent Job, 18% Say Poor

After falling to a four-year low just over two months ago, ratings for the job the U.S. Supreme Court is doing have returned to earlier levels.

26% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Twenty-six percent (26%) of Likely U.S. Voters now say the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey taken the week ending Sunday, June 19.

Just 8% Approve of Job Congress Is Doing

Voter approval of Congress' job performance has now fallen to a near five-year low.

Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 43%, Democrats 37%

Republicans hold a six-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending Sunday, June 19.

Economy, Health Care, Taxes Continue to Be Top Issues for Voters

The economy remains the number one issue on voters' minds, but the number who consider it Very Important has fallen to its lowest level since late 2007. The importance of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan also has dropped to record lows.