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December 10, 2024

Kamala Harris 2028? Not a Good Idea, Most Voters Say

Even though most voters don’t blame Kamala Harris for Democrats losing the 2024 election, they also don’t think she’s the best choice for Democrats in the next election.

December 10, 2024

Daily Presidential Tracking Poll

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll, Sponsored by Miranda Devine's "THE BIG GUY: How a President and His Son Sold Out America" Tuesday shows...

December 9, 2024

31% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Thirty-one percent (31%) of Likely U.S. Voters think the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey for the week ending December 5, 2024.

December 9, 2024

Pam Bondi: Trump’s AG Pick Big Winner With GOP Voters

Donald Trump’s choice of Pam Bondi to be America’s next Attorney General gets a very positive reaction from Republican voters.

December 7, 2024

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls

In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...

December 6, 2024

Yes, Trump Has a Mandate, Most Voters Believe

Winning both the popular vote and the Electoral College makes the 2024 election a mandate for Donald Trump to implement his policy agenda, according to a majority of voters.

December 5, 2024

GOP Voters Strongly Back Hegseth

Donald Trump’s choice of Pete Hegseth as the next Secretary of Defense has ignited fierce opposition, but Republican voters overwhelmingly think Hegseth deserves Senate confirmation.

December 4, 2024

44% Have No Opinion of John Thune

There’s good news and bad news for Sen. John Thune. The good news is, few voters have a negative opinion of him. The bad news for the incoming Senate Majority Leader is that most voters don’t seem to know who he is.

December 3, 2024

49% Favor J6 Riot Pardons on Case-by-Case Basis

Donald Trump has indicated he will pardon participants in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, and nearly half of voters approve – within limits.

December 2, 2024

53% Now View Trump Favorably

As he prepares to become president for the second time, Donald Trump is viewed more favorably now than he was before first taking office.

November 27, 2024

Fewer Have Election Cheating Concerns for 2024

Four years after many of Donald Trump’s supporters accused Joe Biden of cheating his way into the White House, fewer voters suspect election shenanigans this time around.

November 26, 2024

Trust Matters in Cabinet Picks

President-elect Donald Trump has been criticized for choosing people for Cabinet positions who don’t have experience in federal government positions, but most voters share his attitude about making personal trust a priority.

November 25, 2024

Election 2024: How Did We Do?

The three most important things in polling are accuracy, accuracy and accuracy. Now that the results of the 2024 election are known, we’re happy to report that Rasmussen Reports maintained its standing as one of America’s most accurate polling organizations, according to several metrics. Before we plunge into the numbers, however, let’s explain a few things about what it is we do here on a year-round basis.

November 25, 2024

Celebrity Endorsements Had Little Impact in 2024 Election

Kamala Harris had endorsements from Taylor Swift, Robert DeNiro and a galaxy of other pop singers and movie stars, but it turns out most voters don’t let celebrities influence their election choices.

November 22, 2024

Democrats Now Against One-Party Control

Most voters don’t mind one party controlling both the White House and Congress, but since the election, Democrats are now having second thoughts.

November 21, 2024

Trump’s Cabinet: Voters Expect Senate to Confirm Most Picks

About half of voters think President-elect Trump has done a good job of choosing Cabinet appointments, and nearly three-quarters believe the Senate will confirm most of Trump’s picks.

November 20, 2024

Democrats Still See Kamala Harris as Party Leader

Despite her defeat in this year’s presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris is still seen by most Democrats as the best leader for their party.

November 19, 2024

Democrats in Denial After Defeat?

While most voters don’t think the Democratic Party did a good job during this year’s election, the party’s own voters have a different opinion.

November 18, 2024

Election Integrity Measures Enjoy Broad Support

A majority of voters support measures to ensure that elections are honest and that results are reported quickly.

November 15, 2024

Most Expect Future Terrorist Attacks

Many voters believe the danger of terrorism has increased during President Joe Biden’s term in the White House, and a majority think America is likely to face more terrorist attacks in the next four years.