59% Give Thumbs Up to Summer of 2007
Six percent (6%) of Americans rate the summer of 2007 as the best ever and another 53% said this summer was good or excellent.
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August 24, 2007
August 16, 2007
Americans Over 50 Say TV is Best Source of News, Those Under 40 Cite Internet
Americans over 50 name television as the best way to get news and information in today’s world. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that adults under 40 name the Internet as the best source while 40-somethings are divided between those two worlds.
August 1, 2007
57% Better Off Than Four Years Ago, Just 26% Say Nation is Better Off
Americans are fairly upbeat about their own lives, but far more pessimistic when assessing the state of the nation.
July 8, 2007
Skeptical of Performers’ Motives, Public Tunes Out Live Earth Event
The Live Earth concert promoted by former Vice President Al Gore received plenty of media coverage and hype, but most Americans tuned out.
June 24, 2007
Poll: 24% Rent Movies at Least Once a Week
Two-thirds of American adults (65%) at least occasionally rent movies for home viewing. Twenty-four percent (24%) say that they watch a movie at home at least once a week.
June 20, 2007
Poll: 66% Believe Stem Cell Research May Lead to Cures
On Wednesday, President Bush is prepared to veto stem cell research legislation, the second time he has used the veto pen for that purpose.
June 16, 2007
70% Say Being a Father is Important Role for Man to Play
Seventy percent (70%) of Americans say that being a father is the most important role for a man to fill in today’s world.
June 15, 2007
Most Americans Very Concerned About Profanity, Sex, Violence on TV
By a 57% to 35% margin, American adults believe that protecting children from indecency is more important than freedom of speech.
June 14, 2007
57% Believe Life on Other Planets Likely
Fifty-seven percent (57%) of Americans say it is Somewhat or Very Likely that life exists on other planets. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 35% say life is Not Very Likely or Not at All Likely.
May 31, 2007
Hurricane Season: 33% Think U.S. Better Prepared than Last Year
As the hurricane season begins, 33% of American adults believe the U.S. is better prepared this year than last year.
May 25, 2007
Poll: 76% Have Favorable Opinion of the Military
This Memorial Day, 76% of Americans have a favorable opinion of the U.S. military. Just 14% have an unfavorable opinion. The celebrations hit close to home for millions of Americans. Sadly, 30% know someone who has given their life while serving the country.
May 21, 2007
23% Agree with Pope on Denying Communion to Pro-Choice Politicians
Pope Benedict XVI is viewed favorably by 44% of American adults and unfavorably by 26%. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey found that 30% have no opinion one way or the other.
May 16, 2007
US Postal Service Gets Favorable Reviews Despite Higher Price of Stamps
The U.S. Postal Service is holding its own in the era of e-mail and instant messaging—at least in the court of public opinion.
May 3, 2007
Only 27% Are "Very Confident" Grocery Food is Safe
Seventy-seven percent (77%) of adult Americans are at least somewhat confident that their grocery food is safe, but only 27% are Very Confident.
April 11, 2007
Poll: Americans Believe They’re Paying More Than Fair Share of Taxes
Half (50%) of American adults believe that those who earn twice as much as they do pay less than twice as much in taxes. Just 7% believe that those who earn more pay more than their pro rata share while 19% believe that those who earn twice as much pay twice as much. Twenty-four percent (24%) are not sure.
March 30, 2007
Poll: 25% Have Found Mistakes on Wikipedia
The emergence of online video is increasing the gap between the Internet community and those who don’t go online.
March 20, 2007
Poll: 29% Declare Spring Their Favorite Season
Spring is officially here! As flowers bloom and Easter emerges, 29% of American adults declared springtime as their favorite season. However, summer sprung ahead of spring as 31% percent named the steamy months of summer as their favorite season.
March 19, 2007
Poll: 29% of Adults Watched Video Online During Past Week
The emergence of online video is increasing the gap between the Internet community and those who don’t go online. While 24% of Americans rarely or never go online, a Rasmussen Reports survey found that 29% of American adults watched online video within the last week.
March 12, 2007
Most Changed Their Clocks Before Bed for Daylight Savings Time
Fifty-eight percent (58%) of American adults changed the clock for Daylight Savings Time before going to bed on Saturday night while 38% waited until Sunday morning to make the change.
February 23, 2007
Poll: 70% Say Cigarette Companies Not Liable for Smokers’ Health Issues
Nine-out-of-ten Americans (91%) believe that cigarette smokers are aware of the health dangers involved with the practice.
