Democrats Have Edge on Two-of-Three Top Issues
The latest Rasmussen Reports tracking poll of issues shows Democrats with the advantage on two out of the three issues that most widely affect voters' decision-making.
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October 24, 2007
October 6, 2007
Generic Congressional Ballot: Democrats 48% Republicans 36%
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that, if the Congressional Election were held today, 48% of American voters say they would vote for the Democrat in their district and 36% would opt for the Republican.
October 6, 2007
Party Affiliation: Dem 37.2% GOP 32.6%
During the month of September, 37.2% of Americans considered themselves to be Democrats, 32.6% said they were Republicans, and 30.2% were not affiliated with either major party.
September 28, 2007
21% Say Nation Heading In Right Direction
A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 21% of American voters believe the United States is heading in the right direction. That’s up a point from a month ago but down from 27% a year ago and from 43% in Election 2004.
September 28, 2007
Congressional Ratings: 2% Excellent 13% Good
Fifteen percent (15%) of voters believe that Congress is doing an excellent (2%) or a good (13%) job.
September 25, 2007
Pessimism About War on Terror Declines
Thirty-nine percent (39%) of likely voters believe that America and her allies are winning the War on Terror.
September 24, 2007
Corruption, Economy, Security Are Top Issues to Most Voters; And They Still Trust Democrats More
More than three fourths of voters (78%) expect the issue of Government Ethics and Corruption to have a Very Important impact on their vote.
September 1, 2007
Party Affiliation: Dem 37.4% GOP 32.5%
During the month of August, the number of people identifying themselves as Democrats increased for the first time in six months.
August 31, 2007
59% Say American Society Is Generally Fair and Decent
The proportion of voters who say American society is fair and decent has increased from 54% in July to 59% today.
August 29, 2007
Just 2% See Congressional Performance As "Excellent," 45% Call It Poor
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey indicates that only 17% are able to say that the performance of Congress is Good (15%) or Excellent (2%).
August 25, 2007
20% Say Country Heading in Right Direction
Just 20% of American voters believe the United States is heading in the right direction while 74% say the nation has gotten off on the wrong track.
August 23, 2007
War on Terror Confidence Inches Up in August
Thirty-nine percent (39%) of Americans now believe that the U.S. and its allies are winning the War on Terror.
August 4, 2007
Generic Congressional Ballot: Democrats 47% Republicans 37%
If the Congressional Election were held today, 47% of American voters say they would vote for the Democrat in their district while 37% would opt for the Republican.
August 1, 2007
By 21% Margin, Voters Trust Democrats More on Health Care
Democrats continue to enjoy double-digit advantages over Republicans when it comes to issues like Health Care and Social Security.
August 1, 2007
Number of Democrats Falls to New Low, Republicans Decline Too
During the month of July, the number of people identifying themselves as Democrats fell for the fifth straight month.
July 29, 2007
Just 54% Consider American Society Generally Fair and Decent
A Rasmussen Reports tracking poll measuring broad perceptions of American society and foreign affairs finds that only 54% of likely voters now view our society as generally fair and decent.
July 26, 2007
16% Say Congress Doing Good or Excellent Job
Public opinion of Congress remains near the lowest levels every recorded. Just 16% of American voters now say that Congress is doing a Good (13%) or an Excellent (3%) job.
July 21, 2007
War on Terror: Pessimism Increasing as 36% Say Terrorists Are Winning
Already-pessimistic Americans have grown slightly more so about our ability to defeat the terrorist threat.
July 18, 2007
Congressional Ballot: Democrats 46% Republicans 37%
If the Congressional Election were held today, 46% of American voters say they would currently vote for the Democrat in their district while 37% would pull the voting lever for a Republican.
July 12, 2007
Pessimism Growing: Just One Third Say America's Best Days Lie Ahead
Confirming a growing trend of pessimism, only 33% of likely voters across the United States believe the country's best days are ahead of us.
