Most Americans plan to celebrate this Fourth of July with a big bang. Seventy-six percent (76%) say they’re likely to watch fireworks during the weekend, while just 22% won’t watch the sky sparkle.
A Rasmussen Reports midseason poll finds that baseball fans believe the Boston Red Sox are the favorite for the 2007 World Series.
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.
On Wednesday, President Bush is prepared to veto stem cell research legislation, the second time he has used the veto pen for that purpose.
Seventy percent (70%) of Americans say that being a father is the most important role for a man to fill in today’s world.
By a 57% to 35% margin, American adults believe that protecting children from indecency is more important than freedom of speech.
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.
Pop diva Britney Spears and “The Simple Life” star Paris are both viewed unfavorably by 71% of American adults. Hilton, who was arrested for a DUI in September, is viewed favorably by a mere 12%, essentially unchanged from our previous survey.
As the hurricane season begins, 33% of American adults believe the U.S. is better prepared this year than last year.
Seventy-three percent (73%) of Americans have read, seen or hear about recent stories about Rosie O’Donnell’s early departure from her latest TV venture--“The View.”
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.
Finalists Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis will get one last chance to impress the American public and walk away with the title of American Idol and a recording contract.
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.
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.
A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 36% believe Blake Lewis should leave the show after this week’s round.
Sixty-six percent (66%) of American adults say that being a mother is the most important role for a woman to fill in today’s world. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 20% disagree.
Seventy-seven percent (77%) of adult Americans are at least somewhat confident that their grocery food is safe, but only 27% are Very Confident.
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.
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.
As Christians prepare to celebrate Easter, a general belief in the basics of Christianity remains strong in the United States.
