51% View Tea Parties Favorably, Political Class Strongly Disagrees
Fifty-one percent (51%) of Americans have a favorable view of the “tea parties” held nationwide last week, including 32% who say their view of the events is Very favorable.
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April 20, 2009
April 20, 2009
52% Worry Government Will Do Too Much to Fix Economy
As short-term optimism about the economy has grown in recent months, so has the concern that the federal government will do too much in response to the nation’s recent economic challenges.
April 18, 2009
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending April 17, 2009
The kettle began to boil a bit last week, with “tea parties” all across the country to protest the high level of government spending coming out of Washington.
April 17, 2009
Only 34% Now Blame Humans for Global Warming
Just one-out-of-three voters (34%) now believe global warming is caused by human activity, the lowest finding yet in Rasmussen Reports national surveying. However, a plurality (48%) of the Political Class believes humans are to blame.
April 17, 2009
30% Say U.S. Drug Use To Blame For Growing Violence in Mexico
Just 30% of U.S. voters say drug users in the United States are more to blame for growing drug violence in Mexico than the drug producers themselves.
April 17, 2009
In Texas, 31% Say State Has Right to Secede From U.S., But 75% Opt To Stay
Thirty-one percent (31%) of Texas voters say that their state has the right to secede from the United States and form an independent country.
April 16, 2009
62% in Illinois Say Burris Should Resign
The fallout from the Rod Blagojevich scandal continues in Illinois. Sixty-two percent (62%) of Illinois voters say Roland Burris, the man the disgraced governor named to Barack Obama’s Senate seat, should resign. Just 24% believe Burris should remain in the Senate.
April 16, 2009
GOP’s McDonnell Pulls Further Ahead in Virginia Governor’s Race
Republican Attorney General Robert F. McDonnell has a three-to-nine point lead against three hopefuls for the Democratic nomination in this year’s closely-watched Virginia gubernatorial contest.
April 15, 2009
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.
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.
