75% Say Exercise is Important in Daily Life
Most Americans agree on the importance of exercise and do at least some exercising every week.
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March 26, 2011
March 25, 2011
71% Rate Their Own Health as Good or Excellent
Americans continue to give their health positive ratings, but they are slightly less optimistic about the future.
March 24, 2011
Many Americans Plan to Clean, Garden This Spring
Spring has sprung! And with it comes spring cleaning, at least for most Americans.
March 24, 2011
Achoo! 75% Suffer From Allergies or Know Someone Who Does
Spring is finally here after a long and snowy winter for much of the country, but for most Americans, that also means allergy season.
March 12, 2011
47% Say Daylight Saving Time Is Not Worth the Hassle
Americans will lose an hour of sleep tonight in exchange for another hour of afternoon daylight, but nearly half don’t think the extra daylight is worth it.
March 8, 2011
Americans Think Teachers Worth More than Celebrities, Pro Athletes
Which profession is worthy of the highest salary? The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey reveals that among a variety of occupations, 30% of Americans think that teachers should get paid the most.
March 8, 2011
71% Oppose Co-ed Roommates on College Campuses
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is making headlines with the recent announcement that it will provide “gender-neutral” housing for students starting in the fall. In designated dormitories, male and female students can choose to live together as roommates on floors with co-ed rooms and bathrooms.
February 27, 2011
Americans Agree Public Schools Are Good Investment But Say Their Quality Has Fallen
Most Americans feel public schools are a good investment for taxpayers but also agree that the quality of public school education has gone down in recent years.
February 21, 2011
Most Americans Are Still Buying Books at the Store
The rise of electronic readers and online outlets such as Amazon threaten to make the traditional bookstore obsolete, but new Rasmussen polling finds that most Americans still prefer the old-fashioned way of buying a book.
February 15, 2011
Americans Want to Keep Postal Service Public But Cut Delivery to Five Days
Although many Americans today rely on electronic forms of communication, they still believe there is a need for the U.S. Postal Service. But they're okay with cutting back snail mail delivery to five days a week.
February 11, 2011
65% of Americans Favor Prayer in Public Schools
The debate rages as it has for decades whether there really is a constitutionally mandated separation of church and state, but most Americans don’t seem to mind mixing prayer and public education.
February 10, 2011
Coffee Drinkers Buy Starbucks More But Like Dunkin’ Better
Maybe it's the doughnuts that make the difference. While Americans are more likely to buy their coffee at Starbucks, they like Dunkin' Donuts better.
February 9, 2011
15% Say U.S. Needs A New National Anthem
Oh, say can you see … uh, what comes after that?
February 8, 2011
45% Intend To Honor Black History Month, 42% Do Not
Nearly half of Americans plan to celebrate Black History Month to honor the role of African-Americans in U.S. history, but most adults don't think it should be used as a model for other major racial and ethnic groups in the country.
February 7, 2011
63% Say It’s Too Hard To Get Rid of Bad Teachers
Governors of several major states in an effort to improve lagging student performance are seeking ways to get rid of poor teachers by weakening or eliminating longstanding teacher tenure policies. Most Americans agree that it’s too difficult right now to get poor teachers out of the classroom.
February 6, 2011
Most Americans Go for Girl Scout Cookies
Waistlines, watch out! The Girl Scouts have started selling their cookies again this year.
February 3, 2011
Most Adults Think Movies Hurt Society, Lead To More Violence
Most Americans believe movies have a negative impact on society and lead to an increase in violence.
January 30, 2011
For Many Adults, Driving is Strictly for Getting Around
Americans are having a little more fun behind the wheel these days.
January 23, 2011
Wendy’s Is the Winner in Battle of the Top Burger Chains
Burger battle? Is that like a food fight?
