Generic Ballot: Republicans 40% Democrats 39%
For just the second time in more than five years of daily or weekly tracking, Republicans now lead Democrats in the latest edition of the Generic Congressional Ballot.
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May 5, 2009
May 4, 2009
National Security Is More Important to Voters This Month
The economy remains the top issue for most Americans, but national security and the War on Terror are considered very important by 70% of voters nationwide, the highest level found since September 2007.
May 1, 2009
42% Say Obama’s Supreme Court Pick Will Be Too Liberal, 41% Say About Right
Supreme Court Justice David Souter has reportedly decided to retire, paving the way for President Obama’s first high court appointment, but 42% of U.S. voters believe the president’s nominee will be too liberal. A nearly equal number—41%-- say his choice will be about right, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. These numbers have changed very little since Election Day.
May 1, 2009
Number of Republicans Down, Democrats Hold Steady, Unaffiliateds Grow
In April, for the second straight month, the number of Republicans in the nation fell by roughly half a percentage point. The number of Democrats remained unchanged from a month ago.
April 30, 2009
Just 30% Think Most Members of Congress Are Corrupt
Americans have a little more confidence in the honesty of the average congressman this month, but they’re less confident that Congress as a whole will address the serious issues facing the nation.
April 29, 2009
Number Who Say Nation Heading in Right Direction Up Ten Points Since Obama’s Inauguration
As Barack Obama serves his 100th day as president, the number of voters who say the country is heading in the right direction is up ten points from the week he was inaugurated and up sixteen points from when he was elected.
April 29, 2009
Confidence in War on Terror Falls to Lowest Level Since June 2008
Just 42% of likely voters now believe the United States and its allies are winning the War on Terror, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
April 28, 2009
Republicans Top Democrats on Generic Congressional Ballot
For just the second time in more than five years of daily or weekly tracking, Republicans now lead Democrats in the latest edition of the Generic Congressional Ballot.
April 26, 2009
Voters Grow More Negative About America’s Long-Term Prospects
Americans appear more upbeat about the direction the country is taking in the short term but are growing more pessimistic about its long-term future.
April 22, 2009
Voters’ Opinions on America’s Direction Remain Stable
Thirty-seven percent (37%) of likely voters say the nation is heading in the right direction, showing no change from last week.
April 21, 2009
Generic Congressional Ballot Remains a Tie This Week
For the second straight week, Democrats and Republicans are tied on the Generic Congressional Ballot.
April 15, 2009
Number Who Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction Rises Again
Thirty-six percent (36%) of U.S. voters believe the United States is heading in the right direction, showing no change from a week ago.
April 14, 2009
Latest Generic Ballot Shows Republicans and Democrats in a Dead Heat
Support for Democratic Congressional candidates hit a new low this week, resulting in a tie between Republicans and Democrats in the latest edition of the Generic Congressional Ballot.
April 13, 2009
Republicans Close The Gap With Democrats on Several Key Issues
After a month of major legislation by the White House and Congress to try to fix the struggling economy, more voters trust the Democratic Party to handle economic issues than they did a month ago.
April 13, 2009
War on Terror Confidence Rebounds As SEALS Rescue Captain
In a survey taken the weekend U.S. Navy SEALS rescued an American ship captain from Somali pirates, voter confidence in America’s handling of the War on Terror has rebounded slightly.
April 8, 2009
36% Still Say Country Headed in the Right Direction
Thirty-six percent (36%) of U.S. voters believe the United States is heading in the right direction, showing no change from a week ago.
April 7, 2009
Generic Congressional Ballot: Democrats 40% Republicans 39%
Republicans have pulled within one point of Democrats in the latest edition of the Generic Congressional Ballot.
April 6, 2009
More Voters See Taxes As Very Important Issue
While the economy remains the top issue nationwide, taxes are moving up on the priority list. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 64% of voters see taxation as very important; it’s highest level in nearly two years.
April 2, 2009
Congress Favorables Up, But So Is Perception That Most Members Are Corrupt
Twenty-one percent (21%) of U.S. voters now think Congress is doing a good or excellent job, its highest ratings in over a year, but nearly twice as many (41%) also think most members of Congress are corrupt.
April 1, 2009
Number Who Say U.S. Heading in the Right Direction Hits Another Recent High
Voter confidence that the United States is heading in the right direction increased to the highest level in more than four years. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 36% of voters believe the nation is heading in the right direction.
