Auto Market: Fewer Americans Expect to Buy
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October 18, 2023
October 18, 2023
Crime: Voters Trust GOP More on Issue
Violent crime is getting worse, according to a majority of voters, and Republicans have an 11-point advantage on the issue.
October 17, 2023
2024: Age Issue Still Serious for Biden, Voters Say
Most voters – including a majority of Democrats – believe President Joe Biden’s age will be a serious problem for his chance of winning a second term.
October 16, 2023
Only 17% Think Biden Has Improved U.S.-Israel Relationship
By a 26-point margin, more voters think the relationship between the United States and Israel has worsened under President Joe Biden.
October 13, 2023
U.S. Voters Back Israel, Support ‘Eradication’ of Hamas
After the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, most U.S. voters blame Palestinians for the conflict, and agree with a Republican senator’s call for the “eradication” of Hamas.
October 12, 2023
Schools Discipline Not Tough Enough, Americans Believe
Teaching isn’t a job most Americans are interested in, and many see lax discipline as a major problem in schools.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that only 28% of American Adults believe most Americans still consider teaching a desirable profession to go into – barely changed from 29% in February 2021.
October 12, 2023
Border Wall Decision Widely Approved by Voters
Last week’s decision by President Joe Biden’s administration to permit construction to begin again on a border wall in Texas has met with overwhelming voter approval.
October 11, 2023
Voters Divided Over House Speaker Ouster
A week after the House of Representatives voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House, voters are divided over whether that was a smart move.
October 10, 2023
Traditional Values Still Matter, Voters Say
An overwhelming majority of voters believe it’s important to teach traditional values, but less than a third think America’s public schools are doing a good job at it.
October 10, 2023
2024: Most Trump Voters Say VP Choice Doesn’t Matter
More than half of U.S. voters say they’re likely to vote for former President Donald Trump in next year’s election, and most don’t much care who Trump picks as a running mate.
October 9, 2023
54% Approve Spending Bill
The spending bill that prevented a government shutdown is approved by a majority of voters, for whom border security is a higher priority than funding for the war in Ukraine.
October 6, 2023
Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce Romance: Good for the NFL?
Pop singer Taylor Swift has made headlines by dating Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, but most Americans don’t expect much impact on the National Football League
October 5, 2023
Has Politics Damaged Disney’s Brand?
After getting in a high-profile conflict with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Disney company is viewed unfavorably by most Republicans.
October 4, 2023
Most Still See Another Depression Ahead
Despite claims by President Joe Biden about the strength of America’s economy, most Americans still think we’re headed toward another Great Depression.
October 4, 2023
Mixed Verdict on Speaker McCarthy’s Ouster
In a survey taken before California Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy was voted out as Speaker of the House, a plurality of voters didn’t think his ouster would make much difference.
October 3, 2023
Do U.S. Intelligence Agencies Have Their Own Agenda?
A majority of voters believe that U.S. intelligence agencies follow their own political agenda, and two-thirds suspect the agencies are influencing the news media.
October 2, 2023
Homelessness: Bad and Getting Worse, Most Americans Say
Most Americans consider homelessness a very serious problem now, and nearly two-thirds say it’s gotten worse in the past two years.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 87% of American Adults believe homelessness is a serious problem in America, including 61% who say the problem is Very Serious.
September 29, 2023
Nearly Half Want Merrick Garland Impeached
After Merrick Garland was grilled in a congressional hearing last week, nearly half of voters think the Attorney General should be impeached.
September 28, 2023
Most See U.S. Economy Unfair to Women and Minorities
Less than 40% of voters now consider America’s economy to be fair, and most say that it is unfair to women and racial minorities.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 12% of Likely U.S. voters believe the economy is Very Fair, generally speaking.
September 28, 2023
Could Voting by Illegal Immigrants Shift 2024 Election?
More than half of voters consider it likely that next year’s election could be decided by illegal immigrants voting.
