Clinton vs. Trump, Fiorina
Rasmussen Reports’ first head-to-head matchup between the two frontrunners for the 2016 presidential nomination shows a tight race.
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October 20, 2015
October 16, 2015
Hillary Still Ahead But Doesn’t Gain from Debate
Hillary Clinton didn’t get a bump from Tuesday night’s debate but still holds a two-to-one lead over her closest rival.
October 15, 2015
Will Shale Oil Set Us Free?
Voters still consider alternative energy sources a better long-term investment, but most also continue to believe environmentally-friendly development of shale oil resources can make this country energy independent.
October 15, 2015
Americans Are Still Supportive of Assisted Suicide
California last week became the fifth state to legalize voluntary euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide, and most Americans still support it as an option for terminally ill patients.
October 15, 2015
How Do Republicans Rate Paul Ryan These Days?
As House Republicans struggle to find a replacement for Speaker John Boehner, Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan, the GOP’s vice presidential nominee in 2012, has emerged as a new favorite, but how does that play with Republicans nationwide?
October 14, 2015
Is Another Cold War on the Way?
U.S. relations with Russia have been tense over the past few years, and voters are now concerned that we may be returning to a 1950s-like Cold War relationship with the former Soviet Union.
October 14, 2015
How Does Benghazi Play to Voters These Days?
Voters are more convinced than ever that the incident in Benghazi, Libya in which the U.S. ambassador was killed on her watch will hurt former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's bid for the White House, but voters are almost evenly divided over whether the ongoing congressional investigation of the matter is aimed at the truth or is just politically motivated.
October 14, 2015
Hillary Sweeps the Table
As predicted last week, Hillary Clinton sailed through the first Democratic debate last night unchallenged, unscathed and unrepentant. It looks like the party bosses were right when they limited the number of debates to six. In fact, that might be five too many if last night is any indication.
October 14, 2015
Hillary Sweeps the Table
As predicted last week, Hillary Clinton sailed through the first Democratic debate last night unchallenged, unscathed and unrepentant. It looks like the party bosses were right when they limited the number of debates to six. In fact, that might be five too many if last night is any indication.
October 13, 2015
Debate Night: Democrats Are Already Calling A Winner
At long last, the Democratic candidates will take the stage for their first presidential debate, but Democratic voters are already predicting a victory for the party’s current frontrunner.
October 9, 2015
Voters Worry Syrian Refugees Are Threat to America
Voters may have mixed opinions about the number of refugees the government should allow to resettle in the United States, but most are concerned that taking in a large number of Syrians poses a security threat.
October 8, 2015
Will Syrian No-Fly Zone Trigger U.S. Conflict With Russia?
Some lawmakers are proposing that the U.S. military establish a no-fly zone in Syria to protect civilians in that civil war-torn country, and voters here tend to think that’s a good idea. But they also worry that it may lead to a U.S.-Russian military conflict.
October 7, 2015
Voters Question Government’s Focus on Domestic Terrorism
Voters continue to feel the federal government is not devoting enough attention to the terrorist threat of radical Islam here at home.
October 7, 2015
What Drives Americans’ Voting Decisions?
Voters still insist they value substance over more superficial factors when deciding whom to vote for, but they are a bit more likely to admit their emotions play a role.
October 6, 2015
Support for Planned Parenthood Holds Steady
Voter attitudes about Planned Parenthood have not changed in the nearly three months since the release of the first secretly-taken video showing representatives of the group discussing the sales value of body parts of aborted babies. But for a sizable majority, it’s an issue they’ll remember come election time.
October 6, 2015
World Relies on America But Doesn't Like Us Much
Most U.S. voters still consider the United States the best country in the world, but they don’t think we are winning any popularity contests.
October 5, 2015
Voters Say It’s Up to Congress If More Refugees Come Here
U.S. voters want to put the breaks on the Obama administration’s plans to bring tens of thousands more refugees into this country over the next two years, many from the Middle East, and strongly believe Congress should have a say in the matter.
October 2, 2015
Biden Narrows the Gap With Clinton
Vice President Joe Biden is keeping everyone guessing about whether he will run for president in 2016, but how would he fare against his party’s frontrunner, Hillary Clinton?
October 1, 2015
Voters See A Hillary Challenge in Biden’s Future
Democrats are all for letting Joe Biden participate in their first presidential candidate debate and are pretty convinced that it’s only a matter of time before he enters the race.
October 1, 2015
Only 22% of GOP Voters Want Mitch McConnell to Stay
It looks like Republican voters are ready to clean house when it comes to the party's top two congressional leaders.
