72% Want More Military Action Against Pirates
Seventy-two percent (72%) of U.S. voters say the United States should take more military action to prevent further piracy against American and other ships off Africa’s east coast.
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April 15, 2009
April 14, 2009
Voters Are A Little Less Confident Obama Is Bringing The Troops Home
Voters seem to be a little less sure this month that President Obama will bring U.S. combat troops home from Iraq by the end of his first term as he has long promised.
April 14, 2009
On Immigration, Large Gap Remains Between Mainstream America and Political Class
Sixty-six percent (66%) of likely voters nationwide say it is Very Important for the government to improve its enforcement of the borders and reduce illegal immigration. However, the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 32% of America’s Political Class agrees.
April 14, 2009
Voters Don't Rank Immigration As A Priority Issue
Despite reports that President Obama plans to begin a push for immigration reform, voters rank it fifth out of five priorities he has proposed this year in the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
April 13, 2009
36% Favor Lifting U.S. Embargo on Cuba, 35% Disagree
U.S. voters are evenly divided over whether the United States should lift its long-standing economic embargo of Cuba as President Obama prepares to meet with Latin American leaders this week in part to discuss U.S.-Cuban relations.
April 13, 2009
45% Say Most Get Involved in Politics to Protect Themselves From Government
Forty-five percent (45%) of Americans adults say most people get involved in politics to protect themselves from what the government might do, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
April 11, 2009
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending April 10, 2009
It’s all about taxes this time of year.
April 9, 2009
66% of Americans Say Their Vote Counts in Elections
Two-thirds of American adults nationwide (66%) say their vote really matters on Election Day.
April 9, 2009
Only 27% See the U.N. As America's Ally
Just 27% of U.S. voters regard the United Nations as an ally of the United States, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
April 9, 2009
Just 53% Say Capitalism Better Than Socialism
Only 53% of American adults believe capitalism is better than socialism. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 20% disagree and say socialism is better. Twenty-seven percent (27%) are not sure which is better.
April 7, 2009
37% Agree That U.S. Has Shown Arrogance and Been Dismissive of Europe
Thirty-seven percent (37%) of American voters agree that in dealing with its European allies over the years, the United States has shown arrogance, been dismissive, and even derisive. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 47% disagree with that assertion and 16% are not sure.
April 6, 2009
Favorables for Michelle Obama Jump Six Points to 67%
Two-thirds of U.S. voters (67%) now have a favorable opinion of Michelle Obama, including 43% who hold a Very Favorable view of America’s new First Lady.
April 5, 2009
57% Want Military Response to North Korea Missile Launch
Fifty-seven percent (57%) of U.S. voters nationwide favor a military response to eliminate North Korea’s missile launching capability. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows that just 15% of voters oppose a military response while 28% are not sure.
April 4, 2009
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending April 3, 2009
This president hasn’t had an easy week since he took office, and the past one was one of his toughest yet.
April 3, 2009
44% See More Tension With Other Countries Because of Economic Crisis
Forty-four percent (44%) of Americans say the current global economic crisis is more likely to create tension between the United States and other nations rather than to encourage more cooperation.
April 3, 2009
75% Oppose Release of Guantanamo Inmates in the United States
President Obama’s intelligence chief said last week that some inmates at the Guantanamo terrorist prison camp may be released in the United States, but just 13% of U.S. voters think that should be allowed.
April 2, 2009
54% Count On U.S. Business Leaders More Than World Leaders To Help U.S. Economy
So much for the hoopla and highly publicized activities of this week’s G-20 economic summit.
March 31, 2009
74% Say More Troops Likely in Afghanistan
American voters think President Obama will repeat his recent decision to increase the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan. Three-out-of-four (74%) think it is likely that he will send in even more troops in the next year or so.
March 28, 2009
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending March 27, 2009
Many Americans think there’s already too much government in their lives and the government they’ve got either ignores real problems or makes them worse.
March 26, 2009
30% Say Government Should Limit Pay for Athletes and Movie Stars
While a great deal of public anger is focused at corporate executives these days, Johnny Depp and the Boys of Summer don’t fare much better.
