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April 30, 2010
58% of Americans Have Been On a Diet
Whether it’s the South Beach Diet, Weight Watchers or just self-discipline, the options for dieting are almost endless. According to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey, 58% of American adults have at some point in their life been on a diet to lose weight, and 35% of that group are still on one.
April 29, 2010
32% Think Cavaliers Will Win First NBA Title
Thirty-two percent (32%) of National Basketball Association fans say the Cleveland Cavaliers will win the NBA Championship this year.
April 27, 2010
22% Say Penguins Will Repeat as Stanley Cup Champs
Twenty-two percent (22%) of hockey fans expect the Pittsburgh Penguins to repeat as Stanley Cup champions this year.
April 26, 2010
55% Oppose Government Limits On How Much Salt Americans Consume
Several public health groups are urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to set new federal standards for the amount of salt Americans eat, but most adults don’t like the idea.
April 25, 2010
80% Say Religious Faith is Important To Their Daily Lives
Eight-out-of-10 Americans (80%) say that their religious faith is at least somewhat important in their daily lives, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
April 23, 2010
60% Support Government-Recognized National Day of Prayer
A federal judge in Wisconsin recently struck down the National Day of Prayer, declared by Congress in 1952, as unconstitutional, following a court challenge by an atheist group.
April 18, 2010
65% Oppose Four-Day School Week
Many school systems across the country are facing strict budget cuts, and one option on the table is going to four-day school weeks to save money.
April 16, 2010
84% Have Filled Out Census
Eighty-four percent (84%) of Americans say they have filled out their U.S. Census form and returned it to the government.
April 14, 2010
30% Expect More Hurricanes This Year
The 2010 hurricane season may not begin officially until June 1, but some forecasters are already predicting a worse year than 2009.
April 8, 2010
12% Likely to Buy Apple’s iPad
Apple's new iPad hit shelves across the country this week, and a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 12% of Americans say they're likely to purchase one. This includes four percent (4%) who are very likely to do so.
April 6, 2010
55% See Bullying In Schools As A Bigger Problem Today
Most adults nationwide (55%) believe bullying in schools is a bigger problem today than it was in the past, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey.
April 5, 2010
54% Say Violent Video Games Lead to More Violence in Society
Technological advances have led to a heightened realism in video games, and new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that a majority of adults believe the violence portrayed on the screen leads to more violence off the screen.
April 5, 2010
Tiger Woods’ Favorables Down, But Most Expect A Tournament Win This Year
Embattled golfing great Tiger Woods will hold a press conference this afternoon in Augusta, Georgia as his favorability ratings among Americans nationwide stand at their lowest level yet.
April 5, 2010
Duke - Butler Square Off in NCAA Championship
The 2010 NCAA basketball tournament culminates with tonight’s national title game pitting Duke against Butler.
April 4, 2010
Fans Pick A World Series Repeat For Yankees
The World Champion New York Yankees will face their arch rivals tonight in Major League Baseball’s 2010 season opener, but the plurality of baseball fans already see 28 rings in the club’s near future.
April 4, 2010
78% Think Jesus Christ Rose from the Dead
Today's the day Christians believe Jesus Christ was resurrected from the dead, and 78% of Americans share that belief.
April 3, 2010
Torre The Early Favorite To Become Next Baseball Commissioner
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig will turn 76 this year, so it’s no surprise many in the sports world are speculating who will fill his shoes upon retirement. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows the early frontrunner among baseball fans is former player and current manager Joe Torre.
April 2, 2010
31% Predict Duke Will Win NCAA Championship, 33% Rooting for Butler
The men’s NCAA basketball tournament is living up to its nickname “March Madness” again this year.
April 2, 2010
51% Rate Easter As One of Most Important Holidays
Fifty-one percent (51%) of Americans say Easter is one of the nation's most important holidays, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Nine percent (9%) think it’s one of the least important holidays, while 37% say it’s somewhere in between the two.
