Just 13% Say It’s Illegal Not To Answer Census Questions
As 120 million U.S. Census forms begin to arrive in mailboxes around the country, 13% of Americans say they think it is illegal not to answer all of the Census questions.
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March 15, 2010
March 14, 2010
81% Say People Learn More Outside The Classroom Than Inside
An overwhelming majority of Americans (81%) continue to believe that people learn more practical skills through life experiences and work after college rather than in college.
March 13, 2010
47% Don’t Think Daylight Saving Time Worth the Hassle
Daylight Saving Time begins early tomorrow morning, but, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey, 47% of Americans don’t think the time change is worth the hassle. Forty percent (40%) disagree, and 13% more aren’t sure.
March 12, 2010
64% Say Spring Puts Them in a Better Mood
Spring is almost here, and 64% of Americans say the arrival of the new season will put them in a better mood.
March 9, 2010
60% Say Their Kids’ Textbooks Place Political Correctness Above Accuracy
Sixty percent (60%) of Americans with children in elementary or secondary school say most school textbooks are more concerned with presenting information in a politically correct manner than in accuracy.
February 28, 2010
Oscar Watchers Pull For Bullock and "The Blind Side"
The Academy Awards are still a week away, but Rasmussen Reports thought it would take a sneak peek inside the envelopes by asking Americans who they want to win the best picture, actor and actress awards.
February 26, 2010
67% Say Concert Tickets are Too Expensive
As artists big and small begin to announce their spring and summer concert schedules, a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 67% of adults who attend at least one professional music concert a year say tickets in general are too expensive.
February 25, 2010
“American Idol” Viewers Pass Positive Verdict On Show's Judges
With the ninth season of “American Idol” underway, viewers of the popular reality show sing high praises for the show’s current judges. But replacing one of them with shock jock Howard Stern is likely to cost the show some viewers.
February 22, 2010
74% Say Tiger Woods Likely To Play Again This Year
Most Americans expect Tiger Woods to be playing professional golf again this year, although they still have mixed feelings abut the sincerity of his apology.
February 15, 2010
Lincoln, Washington Rank High, But Presidents' Day Ranks Low As A Holiday
Americans have a high regard for the presidents it honors, but just 14% think Presidents' Day is one of our nation's most important holidays, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
February 14, 2010
36% Look Forward to Valentine’s Day, 20% Dread It
Americans have a love-hate relationship with Valentine’s Day.
February 12, 2010
67% Want to Dine with Someone Special on Valentine's Day
February 14 is upon us, and this Valentine's Day 67% want to celebrate by having dinner with someone special.
February 9, 2010
50% See Abstinence-Only Programs As Effective, 42% Disagree
Half (50%) of American adults believe abstinence-only education programs are at least somewhat effective in preventing teen pregnancy, but that finding includes just 15% who say they are very effective.
February 7, 2010
Game Day: 62% Plan To Watch Super Bowl XLIV
Sixty-two percent (62%) of Americans plan to watch the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints slug it out today in Super Bowl XLIV.
February 7, 2010
45% Agree With CBS’ Decision To Run Tebow Ad, 30% Disagree
The University of Florida’s Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Tim Tebow won’t be on the field today, but more people may be watching him than on any previous game day.
February 6, 2010
Fans Rooting For Saints But Predict Colts Will Win Super Bowl
Despite this season’s outstanding performance by Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints, nearly half of Americans who will be watching Super Bowl XLIV say they are no match for the formidable Peyton Manning and his Indianapolis Colts.
February 6, 2010
75% Say Movie Ticket Prices Too High
Ask moviegoers about ticket prices, and they’re likely to give them two thumbs down.
February 5, 2010
49% of Super Bowl Watchers Plan to Watch "Intensely"
Super Bowl XLIV is two days away, and just under half (49%) of adults who plan on watching the big game say they will be watching it intensely, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
February 4, 2010
52% Likely to Watch A Lot of the Olympics On TV
The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada start next week, and a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 52% of adults say they are at least somewhat likely to watch a large portion of the upcoming games on television. Of that number, however, only 20% say they are very likely to do so.
