Republican and Democratic leaders in both the House and Senate disagree about just about everything it seems, but a Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,000 adults found some common ground across party lines--all four Congressional leaders earn a net unfavorable rating from the American public.
Condoleezza Rice, nominated to serve as Secretary of State, is viewed favorably by 47% of Americans and unfavorably by 31%.
Samuel Alito, President Bush's Supreme Court nominee, made some progress during his first week of public scrutiny.
Longtime CBS news anchor Dan Rather is viewed favorably by 39% of Likely Voters and unfavorably by 36%. Those numbers are down slightly from a week ago. In our previous survey, 42% had a favorable opinion of Rather and while 33% said their view was unfavorable.
Democratic Senator Zell Miller gave a Keynote Address at the Republican National Convention that many reporters instantly branded as bad news for the Republican Party and George W. Bush. However, a Rasmussen Reports survey finds that voter perceptions of Miller are sharply divided along partisan lines.
Former President Bill Clinton and his wife, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, remain more popular than other party leaders as the 2004 Democratic National Convention begins.
As the world mourns the passing of our 40th President, 67% of American voters have a favorable impression of Ronald Reagan.
In the wake of Condoleezza Rice's testimony before a national television audience, 50% of American voters have a favorable view of the nation's National Security Advisor. Just 24% have an unfavorable view, while 26% are not sure or do not know who she is.
