What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...
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May 10, 2025
May 9, 2025
Voters Trust Democrats More on Social Security
Most voters remain confident that Social Security will pay out its promised benefits, and trust Democrats slightly more than Republicans to deal with the issue..
May 9, 2025
Daily Presidential Tracking Poll
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows...
May 8, 2025
Better Off Now? Just 34% Say ‘Yes’
Although most voters give President Donald Trump credit for securing the border, only a third of them say their lives have gotten better since he returned to the White House.
May 8, 2025
71% of Democrats Want Elon Musk in Prison
Since he agreed to lead President Donald Trump’s effort to reduce government waste, Elon Musk has become so hated by liberals that they would overwhelmingly favor a law to put the high-tech billionaire behind bars.
May 7, 2025
48% Blame Trump for Dividing America
Most voters believe the nation has become more divided since President Donald Trump was inaugurated for a second term in the White House, and nearly half say it’s his fault.
May 6, 2025
Voters See Civility Declining, Expect More Political Violence
The level of civility in American political life has declined, according to a majority of voters, who expect political violence to increase in the next few years.
May 5, 2025
69% Agree: Immigration System ‘Broken’
At a time when President Donald Trump’s policy of deporting illegal aliens is highly controversial, most voters still agree with an earlier president’s criticism of America’s immigration system.
May 5, 2025
45% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Forty-five percent (45%) 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 May 1, 2025.
May 2, 2025
AG Pam Bondi at 42% Favorability
Three months into her tenure as America’s top law enforcement official, Attorney General Pam Bondi has made a more favorable impression on voters than her predecessor.
May 1, 2025
Trump Approval Down Two Points in April
When tracking President Trump’s job approval on a daily basis, people sometimes get so caught up in the day-to-day fluctuations that they miss the bigger picture...
May 1, 2025
GOP Is The Man’s Party
While most voters believe the Democratic Party represents women’s interest, by an even wider margin, they think Republicans are the party of men.
April 30, 2025
Rasmussen Reports Immigration Index
The Rasmussen Reports Immigration Index for April increased to 109.3, up more than 12 points from 96.6 in January.
April 30, 2025
Some Voters Confused About President’s Authority to Enforce Immigration Laws
Despite the clear language of the Constitution – Article II, Section 3 says the president "shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed” – many voters seem to believe this doesn’t apply to immigration laws.
April 29, 2025
Voters Don’t Trust Polls Very Much
After most public opinion polls missed on last year’s presidential election result, a majority of voters don’t put much trust in polls – and a plurality suspect pollsters were trying to help Democrat Kamala Harris’s campaign.
April 28, 2025
‘Fascist Dictatorship’? 72% of Democrats Think So
Most voters believe the checks and balances of the Constitution are still working, but nearly three-quarters of Democrats believe President Donald Trump has become a “fascist” dictator.
April 25, 2025
GOP Holds Wide Lead Over Democrats on Immigration
While Republicans and Democrats are almost equally trusted by voters on economic issues, immigration remains a big advantage for the GOP.
April 24, 2025
Due Process for Illegal Immigrants? 61% of Democrats Say ‘Yes’
Voters are divided over whether the deportation of illegal immigrants should be halted by concerns about constitutional protections.
April 23, 2025
Voters Rate Trump Economy Barely Better Than Biden
President Donald Trump’s handling of key economic issues isn’t much better than his White House predecessor’s, according to voters.
April 21, 2025
66% Agree: Deport Illegals to ‘Liberate’ America
Despite criticism and court orders, President Donald Trump’s policy of deporting foreign criminals remains overwhelmingly popular with voters.
