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.
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May 3, 2007
April 14, 2007
24% Have Favorable Opinion of Imus
Don Imus, the recently fired CBS radio host, is viewed favorably by 24% of Americans and unfavorably by 51%. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey found that Imus has lower ratings among women and older Americans.
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.
April 6, 2007
Easter Poll: 76% Believe Jesus Rose From the Dead
As Christians prepare to celebrate Easter, a general belief in the basics of Christianity remains strong in the United States.
April 2, 2007
Poll: Jon Stewart in No Danger of Being Elected President
Eight percent (8%) of American voters would definitely vote for The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart if he was on the ballot in 2008.
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 30, 2007
Ohio State Top Pick Among Fans to Take NCAA Title
Twenty-eight percent (28%) of college basketball fans believe the Ohio State Buckeyes, led by freshman center Greg Oden will take their first NCAA Men’s Basketball title since 1960.
March 24, 2007
24% Consider Al Gore Global Warming Expert
Former Vice President Al Gore (D) received a warm welcome on Capitol Hill last week for his testimony on the environment and Global Warming. However, while he is now an Academy Award winner and celebrity activist, just 24% of Americans consider Gore an expert on Global Warming.
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 17, 2007
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Just 7% of Americans consider the March 17 celebration one of the nation’s most important holidays, but 47% say they will wear green in honor of the occasion. Twenty-six percent (26%) say they’ll have a drink to commemorate the holiday and 18% will attend a St. Patrick’s Day party. Not surprisingly, more young adults will toast the holiday than their elders.
March 15, 2007
Poll: 16% Pick Bronx Bombers to Win World Series
Sixteen percent (16%) of America’s baseball fans think the New York Yankees will emerge on top in 2007 to win their first World Series Championship in seven years.
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.
March 7, 2007
American Idol Fans Give Thumbs Up to Judges
The American Idol phenomenon continues. The talent show’s ratings sweep to the top of Nielsen’s list each week, beating out other TV favorites like Ugly Betty , Survivor and My Name Is Earl .
February 26, 2007
Oscar Update: The Departed Grabs Academy Award For Best Picture
The 79th Annual Academy Awards were announced last night, with The Departed bringing home the top prize for best picture of the year.
February 26, 2007
Poll: 85% Want Less Media Coverage of Anna Nicole Smith
Americans have had enough—more than enough—of news stories about Anna Nicole Smith.
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.
February 21, 2007
Poll: Little Miss Sunshine, The Departed Top Fan Picks for Best Movie
American movie fans don’t have a clear favorite as to which film should win the Oscar award for Best Picture.
February 12, 2007
Poll: 22% of Singles Dread Valentine's Day
Most Married Americans (55%) are looking forward to Valentine’s Day while singles offer a decidedly more mixed view.
February 2, 2007
Poll: 25% of Viewers Have Money Riding on Super Bowl
Sixty percent (60%) of American adults say they plan to watch the Colts and the Bears compete on Super Sunday this year.
