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November 14, 2018

Voters, Like Trump, Still Put America First

President Trump was criticized at a summit with European leaders this week for putting America’s interests ahead of global needs. Voters still share the president’s America First attitude but not as strongly as they did when he first took office.

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November 14, 2018

Most Fear Trump's New AG Will Hinder or Close Mueller Probe

Just over half of voters still don't want to end Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election, but even more are worried that President Trump's firing of Attorney General Jeff Sessions is the first step toward shutting Mueller down. Democrats are far more protective of Mueller than Republicans are.

November 12, 2018

Voters Say Illegal Immigration, Health Care Are Congress’ Priorities

Voters say illegal immigration and health care are the priorities for the new Congress but aren’t very hopeful that President Trump and Democrats in Congress will work together. Democrats want to get on with impeachment, too.

November 12, 2018

Most Oppose Effort to Impeach Kavanaugh

The likely new Democratic chairman of the House Judiciary Committee now insists that he has no intention of trying to impeach new U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Most voters agree with that decision.

November 9, 2018

Most Want Trump, Democrats to Work Together; Democrats Want Impeachment

Voters strongly believe House Democrats need to focus on areas where they can work with President Trump and congressional Republicans, but as far as Democrats are concerned, impeaching the president is the priority.

November 9, 2018

How We Did, and Why We Did It

After Tuesday’s midterm elections, mainstream media critics and the so-called “polling analyst” community believes they’ve found a new use for Generic Ballot question results. Their attempted quantifications concerning House-only specific seat changes and popular vote tabulations are both interesting and theoretical. 

November 8, 2018

More Voters Delayed Their Voting Decisions This Year

More voters waited to make up their minds this year, including nearly one-out-of-three independents who delayed a decision until the final week before Election Day.

November 7, 2018

Voters Agree One Vote Really Does Matter

Coming out of yesterday’s midterm elections, voters overwhelmingly agree that one person’s vote can make a difference, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they think the process is fair.

November 7, 2018

Most Think Congress Should Focus on Passing Good Legislation

As midterm election results pour in from across the nation, most voters continue to believe it’s incumbent on Congressional representatives to pass good legislation, and are slightly more confident than earlier this year that Capitol Hill will address the nation’s most serious problems.

November 6, 2018

Most Democrats Want Pelosi Out, New Face As Speaker

If the Democrats win control of the House of Representatives in today’s midterm elections, most in the party—and voters in general—want to see former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi out.

November 6, 2018

Voters See Democrats, Not Trump in Driver’s Seat If They Win the House

Most agree President Trump is calling the shots right now, but if Democrats win the House in today’s elections, voters say that’s all going to change.

November 6, 2018

Democrats Are The Most Eager to Vote

Democrats have more of an itch to vote in the midterm elections than Republicans do. Does that spell trouble for the GOP?

November 2, 2018

Policies Trump Party for Voters

When it comes to their vote, voters see a candidate’s policies and track record as far more important than their party or those who support them. They’re also more inclined to vote for someone who will cut spending across the board rather than someone who will make sure they get their fair share.

November 2, 2018

Is Another Silent Red Wave Coming?

Just as in 2016, Democrats are more outspoken about how they’re going to vote in the upcoming elections than Republicans and unaffiliated voters are.

November 1, 2018

Do Voters Always Head To The Polls in Midterm Elections?

Midterm elections usually draw a lower voter turnout. But most voters surveyed by Rasmussen Reports say they always cast a ballot in a midterm election.

October 30, 2018

Most Think Media is More Interested in Controversy Than Candidates

With midterm elections around the corner, most voters think the media is more interested in stirring the pot than reporting on candidate’s platforms.

October 29, 2018

Voters Give The Edge to More Democratic Control in Congress

When to comes to the midterm elections, Democrats have a slight edge when it comes to what voters think is best for the next session of Congress.

October 26, 2018

Confidence Grows In Political Leaders’ Plan For The Future

As the election nears, voters are slightly more confident in the nation’s political players to lead the country into the future.

October 25, 2018

Trump, Economy Top Voter Concerns

President Trump and the economy are the major concerns for voters going into the midterm congressional elections.

October 25, 2018

Voters Think Reporters Trying to Help Democrats in Midterm Elections

Voters think the media is trying to help Democrats in the upcoming elections which helps explain why Democratic voters are much bigger fans of election news coverage than others are.