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December 1, 2009
Those Finished With Holiday Shopping Doubles After Black Friday
Black Friday was obviously a busy Friday for many Americans, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. They’re also a little more willing to spend on gifts now.
November 29, 2009
39% Consider Holiday Shopping Unpleasant, 43% Think It's Fun
Holiday shopping season has begun, and 39% of Americans consider that shopping an unpleasant chore.
November 29, 2009
Most Americans Prefer 'Merry Christmas' To 'Happy Holidays'
Amidst all the holiday shopping craziness, most Americans at this time of year want to see holiday signs that wish them a "Merry Christmas."
November 28, 2009
81% Disagree with New Mammogram Recommendation
A federal medical panel's recommendation that women can now wait until age 50 to get a routine mammogram instead of age 40 is stirring up strong debate. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey finds that 81% of adults disagree with the panel's recommendation.
November 27, 2009
7% Already Have Finished Their Holiday Shopping
While Christmas is still several weeks away, seven percent (7%) of Americans say they've already completed their holiday shopping.
November 26, 2009
56% Say Thanksgiving Is One of Most Important Holidays
Fifty-six percent (56%) of Americans view Thanksgiving as one of the nation's most important holidays. That's up three points from a year ago.
November 24, 2009
53% More Thankful This Thanksgiving
Fifty-three percent (53%) of Americans say they are more thankful this Thanksgiving than they were last year at this time.
November 17, 2009
Only 7% Have Used Kindle or Similar Electronic Book Reader
The Kindle is the iPod of text books. It’s a bit bigger in size – not by much – and stores a catalog of your favorite books. At the click of a button, you can download any one of these in just 60 seconds.
November 11, 2009
24% Watch Oprah At Least Occasionally
Nearly one-out-of-four Americans (24%) say they watch daytime television host Oprah Winfrey's program at least occasionally. Eight percent (8%) watch at least once a week, with five percent (5%) watching every day or nearly every day.
November 11, 2009
81% View U.S. Military Favorably This Veterans Day
As the nation honors its veterans today, 81% of Americans say they have a favorable opinion of the U.S. military, the highest finding in five years of surveying by Rasmussen Reports.
November 10, 2009
66% See Military Service As More Stressful Than Most Other Jobs
Sixty-six percent (66%) of American adults believe military service is more stressful than most other occupations, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
November 10, 2009
Most Americans Favor Big-Screen TVs Over Energy Conservation
California is expected to implement energy-conserving regulations any day now that manufacturers and retailers say will in effect ban the sale of big-screen TVs in the state. Other states are likely to follow the Golden State’s “green” initiative in the months ahead.
November 10, 2009
44% Say With Prices Up, Their Flying Is Down
Forty-four percent (44%) of regular airline travelers say the increase in ticket prices during the holidays is keeping them from flying over Thanksgiving and Christmas.
November 9, 2009
28% Say Today's Veterans Face More Challenges Than Vietnam Returnees
Twenty-eight percent (28%) of adults nationwide believe that veterans of today’s conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan face more challenges when they return home than veterans of the Vietnam War.
November 1, 2009
Only 8% Say They Would Bet on Series This Year
With the World Series in full swing and the Yankees now holding a 2-1 Series lead the critical fourth game of the series is important not just to the teams playing, but also to those who placed a wager on the Fall Classic.
October 31, 2009
84% Know Which Way The Clock Goes Tonight To End DST
Tonight’s the night we say goodbye to Daylight Savings Time.
October 31, 2009
Halloween's Here, and Most Say It's Not Just for Kids
Most Americans say Halloween is one of the country's least important holidays, but they also think it's not just a holiday for kids.
October 30, 2009
55% Want More Instant Replay in Baseball
The majority of baseball fans (55%) say there should be more use of instant replay in the sport, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
October 30, 2009
69% of Adults Say They Rarely or Never Download Music
The 21st century is becoming better known as the “digital” age, and the “y generation” is far more accustomed to downloading music than taking a trip to the record store. But the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that a majority (69%) of adults still say they rarely or never download music.
