45% for Obama, 49% Against – If Election Were Held Right Now
Americans are a little less enthusiastic about the presidential candidacy of Barack Obama this time around.
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November 3, 2009
November 2, 2009
Those Expecting Better Relations With Muslim World Down to 16%
Voters continue to have a pessimistic view about America's future relationship with the Muslim world, as the war worsens in Afghanistan and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ends a troubled visit to Pakistan.
November 2, 2009
What NY-23 Says About The GOP And Its Voters
The race in New York’s 23rd Congressional District highlights the concerns many Republican voters have about their party leaders.
November 2, 2009
27% Say Hillary Would Be Better President Than Obama
Just 14% of U.S. voters say Hillary Clinton would be doing a worse job as president than Barack Obama if she had won last year’s Democratic presidential nomination.
November 2, 2009
42% Support Health Care Reform After Release of Pelosi's Version
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced the House version of health care reform legislation last week, but most voters are still opposed to the effort.
November 1, 2009
Obama Approval Index Month-by-Month: October 2009
When tracking President Obama’s job approval on a daily basis, people sometimes get so caught up in the day-to-day fluctuations that they miss the bigger picture. To look at the longer-term trends, Rasmussen Reports compiles the numbers on a full-month basis, and the results can be seen in the graphics below.
November 1, 2009
Obama Approval Index Month-by-Month: September 2009
When you track the President’s Job Approval on a daily basis, people sometimes get so caught up in the day-to-day fluctuations that they miss the bigger picture.
October 31, 2009
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending October 31, 2009
It’s showtime.
October 30, 2009
New Jersey Governor’s Race Still Shows Christie with Slight Edge
Republican Chris Christie continues to hold a three-point advantage over incumbent Democrat Jon Corzine in New Jersey's down-to-the-wire race for governor.
October 30, 2009
68% Oppose Cities That Give ‘Sanctuary’ To Illegal Immigrants
San Francisco has long prided itself on being a “sanctuary city” that refuses to work with federal authorities to identify and deport illegal immigrants. But now city officials are arguing over how far that policy should go when some of those illegal immigrants are charged with murder and other serious crimes.
October 29, 2009
Most New Jersey Voters Want Yankees to Win World Series
In a statewide survey conducted prior to the first game of the 2009 World Series, 52% of New Jersey voters say they want the New York Yankees to be victorious.
October 29, 2009
62% Say Congress More Responsive To Media Than To Voters
Most voters think the news media has too much power over their elected representatives in Washington and the decisions they make. It’s yet another finding that highlights the distance voters see between themselves and their government.
October 28, 2009
56% Expect Flu Season To Be Worse Than Last Year
Americans are clearly more concerned about the severity of the flu season this year.
October 28, 2009
Virginia Governor: McDonnell Stretches Lead To 13
Republican Robert F. McDonnell has now opened a 13-point lead over Democrat R. Creigh Deeds with less than a week to go in the race for governor of Virginia.
October 27, 2009
New Jersey Governor: Christie 46%, Corzine 43%
With just a week to go in New Jersey’s closely contested race for governor, Republican Chris Christie holds a three-point advantage over incumbent Democratic Governor Jon Corzine.
October 26, 2009
42% See No Victory in Afghanistan If Pakistan Remains Unstable
With terrorist attacks an almost a daily occurrence in Pakistan as troops there fight a widening Taliban front, 42% of likely voters believe it would be impossible for the United States to win the war in Afghanistan if Pakistan remains unstable.
October 26, 2009
57% Say Health Care Plan Will Increase Costs, 53% Say It Will Reduce Quality of Care, 45% Favor Passage
If the health care plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats passes, 57% of voters nationwide believe it will raise the cost of health care, and 53% believe the quality of care will get worse. That’s part of the reason that just 45% support the plan. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 51% are opposed to it.
October 26, 2009
49% in Massachusetts Say Patrick Should Not Seek Reelection, But Independent Candidate Gives Him A Boost
Forty-nine percent (49%) of Massachusetts voters say embattled Governor Deval Patrick should step aside rather than seek reelection next year, even as his chances look slightly better with an
independent candidate in the race.
October 26, 2009
Michigan Voters Rate Two Parties Even Looking Ahead to 2010 Governor’s Race
Voters in Michigan have a slightly less gloomy view of the economy but strongly disapprove of the job Democratic Governor Jennifer Granholm is doing. Right now at least Republicans have an even chance of regaining the governor’s mansion next year in a state that has been trending blue of late.
October 24, 2009
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls: Week Ending October 23, 2009
These days, political turmoil isn’t a one-way street.
