Media Get Mixed Grades for Israel-Palestine Coverage
Less than half of voters think the news media are doing a good job covering the Gaza war, but Democrats have a more favorable view.
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November 10, 2023
November 9, 2023
More Are Concerned About Surveillance, Both Foreign and Domestic
The number of Americans concerned about surveillance has increased, including those worried that their own government is spying on U.S. citizens.
November 9, 2023
Israel or Ukraine? Issue Divides Electorate
President Joe Biden wants to link military aid for Ukraine and Israel together as a single piece of legislation, but half of voters want assistance to Israel to be a separate issue. However, a majority agree that securing America’s border should be a top priority.
November 8, 2023
U.S. Voters Back Netanyahu, Reject Calls for Gaza Ceasefire
Most American voters view Benjamin Netanyahu favorably and more than two-thirds agree with the Israeli prime minister’s rejection of calls for a ceasefire in Gaza.
November 7, 2023
47% View New Speaker Favorably
New House Speaker Mike Johnson begins his term as the most popular of the four top congressional leaders.
November 6, 2023
Trump Widens Lead Over GOP Primary Rivals
Despite skipping debates and facing criminal charges in multiple jurisdictions, former President Donald Trump has increased his support among Republican primary voters.
November 3, 2023
Fall Back? Many Confused by Daylight Savings Time
Two-thirds of Americans know that they’re supposed to set their clocks back one hour when Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, but many say they’ve forgotten it before.
November 3, 2023
It’s (Still) the Economy, Stupid: GOP Has 10-Point Advantage
Republicans hold a significant advantage over Democrats on the issue of the economy, with independent voters favoring the GOP by a 33-point margin.
November 2, 2023
Killer Jab? 24% Say Someone They Know Died From COVID-19 Vaccine
Nearly a quarter of Americans believe someone they know died from COVID-19 vaccine side effects, and even more say they might be willing to become plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit against vaccine makers.
November 1, 2023
Military Recruiting Woes Worry Voters, But Most Still Oppose Draft
Concerns about recruiting problems in America’s armed forces are high, but not high enough to convince voters that a military draft is the solution.
November 1, 2023
Mass Shootings: Voters Want More Enforcement, Not New Laws
Support for gun control is higher in the aftermath of a mass shooting in Maine, but most voters still say new laws are not the answer.
October 31, 2023
Halloween: Who’s Ready for Trick-or-Treat?
Halloween isn’t only for kids, most Americans believe, but few adults will celebrate except by passing out candy to trick-or-treaters.
October 30, 2023
Most Voters Fear Mideast War, View Biden as Weak Leader
American voters are overwhelmingly concerned that the Israel-Gaza conflict could spark a larger Middle East war, and most still view President Joe Biden as a weaker leader than his predecessors.
October 27, 2023
78% Consider Hamas a Terrorist Group
After this month’s attacks in Israel, American voters overwhelmingly view Hamas as terrorists, and want an investigation of the Palestinian organization’s U.S. supporters.
October 26, 2023
Youngkin 2024? Most Voters Say No
Speculation that Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin could run for the 2024 Republican president nomination gets little encouragement from voters.
October 25, 2023
52% of GOP Voters Want to Cancel Debates
Although most voters expect to watch next month’s debate among Republican presidential candidates in Miami, more than half of GOP voters agree with a suggestion that the Republican National Committee should cancel “all future debates.”
October 24, 2023
Biden’s Israel Trip Gets Mixed Reviews From Voters
Voters are divided over whether President Joe Biden’s historic wartime visit to Israel was a success, and a majority oppose bringing Gaza refugees to America.
October 23, 2023
GOP Has Slight Advantage on National Security
With war raging in the Middle East, voters trust Republicans more to deal with national security issues.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 46% of Likely U.S. Voters trust Republicans more to handle national security issues, while 42% trust Democrats more. Twelve percent (12%) are not sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
October 20, 2023
Voters Concerned About Anti-Jewish, Anti-Muslim Hate
With war raging in the Middle East, voters worry that hatred spawned by conflict between Israel and Hamas could come to America.
October 19, 2023
Could Israel Conflict Cause Terrorism in America?
Most American voters are concerned that recent events in the Middle East could result in an attack here, and nearly half believe the terrorism threat has gotten worse under President Joe Biden.
