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May 13, 2009

Rasmussen Reports Daily Prediction Challenge: Does Cheney Matter?

The daily Rasmussen Reports Prediction Challenge for Wednesday looks at Dick Cheney's opinions.

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May 12, 2009

Predict Our Poll Results: Is America Less Safe?

From May 12-13, 2009, Rasmussen Reports will ask 1,000 likely voters the following question "Dick Cheney says America is less safe because of changes President Obama has made in national security. Do you agree or disagree with Cheney’s statement that America is now less safe?" We'd like you to please predict the percentage who will agree that America is less safe.

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May 12, 2009

Predict Our Poll Results: How Important Are Dick Cheney's Opinions?

From May 12-13, 2009, Rasmussen Reports will ask 1,000 likely voters the following question "Former Vice President Dick Cheney has been speaking out lately on a number of topics. Now that he has left office, how important are Dick Cheney’s opinions?--very important, somewhat important, not very important or not at all important?" We'd like you to please predict the percentage who will say Cheney's opinions are "very important."

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May 12, 2009

Winner of Our Prediction Challenge: Is American Consumerism to Blame for Many of Earth's Environmental Problems?

Americans certainly have their own views for the cause of global warming. Some feel it's primarily caused by planetary trends. Others say human activity is the reason we're seeing a change in the environment. Could consumerism be another cause? One of this week's Prediction Challenges asked predictors if American consumerism is to blame for many of Earth's environmental problems.

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May 11, 2009

Predict Our Poll Results: If the Government Enacts Health Care Reform, Will Health Care Costs in the U.S. Go Up?

From May 11-12, 2009, Rasmussen Reports will ask 1,000 adults the following question "If the federal government enacts health care reform, will the cost of health care in the United States go up, down, or remain about the same?" We'd like you to please predict the percentage who will say the U.S. health care costs will rise if the government passes a health care reform plan.

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May 11, 2009

Predict Our Poll Results: How Do You Rate the U.S. Health Care System?

From May 11-12, 2009, Rasmussen Reports will ask 1,000 adults the following question "How do you rate the U.S. health care system? Excellent, good, fair, or poor?" We'd like you to please predict the percentage who will say rate the U.S. health care system as "poor."

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May 7, 2009

Predict Our Poll Results: Is American Consumerism to Blame for Many of Earth's Environmental Problems?

From May 7-8, 2009, Rasmussen Reports will ask 1,000 likely voters the following question "Is American consumerism to blame for many of the earth’s environmental problems?" We'd like you to please predict the percentage who will say "yes" consumerism in this country is to blame for many of our planet's environmental issues.

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May 7, 2009

Predict Who Will Be the Next Contestant Eliminated on 'American Idol'

Only three contestants remain in the eighth season of 'American Idol' and it's the guys' game now! Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey and Kris Allen are competing for the finals. We want you to predict who you think will be eliminated from the show on May 13th.

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May 6, 2009

Predict Our Poll Results: How Long Will It Be Before Daily Newspapers Go Out of Business?

From May 6-7, 2009, Rasmussen Reports will ask 1,000 adults the following question "How long will it be before daily newspapers go out of business?--less than three years, three to five years, five to ten years, ten to twenty years or they'll never go out of business?" We'd like you to please predict the percentage who will say it will take less than three years for daily newspapers to go out of business.

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May 6, 2009

Predict Our Poll Results: What Is Your Primary Source For Local News?

From May 6-7, 2009, Rasmussen Reports will ask 1,000 adults the following question: "What is your primary source for local news?--television, newspapers, the internet or the radio?" We'd like you to please predict the percentage who will say their primary source for local news is newspapers.

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May 5, 2009

Predict Our Poll Results: Is It Possible for Israel & the Palestinians Live Side By Side in Peace?

From May 5-6, 2009, Rasmussen Reports will ask 1,000 likely voters the following question "Is it possible for Israel and the Palestinians to live side by side in peace?" We'd like you to please predict the percentage who will say "yes," Israel and the Palestinians can live side by side in peace.

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May 5, 2009

Predict What the Rasmussen Consumer Index Will Be on June 30, 2009

The Rasmussen Consumer Index measures consumer confidence on a daily basis.The lowest level ever recorded occurred on the morning of December 17, 2008 when it was 56.8. For current data and other information, visit http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/business/indexes/rasmussen_consumer_index.

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May 5, 2009

Predict Obama's Approval Rating on June 30, 2009

Rasmussen Reports interviews 500 likely voters daily if they approve or disapprove of President Barack Obama's job performance. We'd like you to predict what Obama's Approval Index will be on June 30, 2009. The Index is determined by subtracting the strongly approve rating from the number who strongly disapprove.

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May 2, 2009

Winners of the Latest Prediction Challenges

Rasmussen Reports has new winners to announce for two of our latest Prediction Challenges.

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April 30, 2009

Predict Who Will Be the Next Contestant Eliminated from 'American Idol'

Just four contestants are left on 'American Idol': Kris Allen, Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta and Danny Gokey. Rasmussen Reports would like you to predict which contestant will be the next person to be eliminated from the show on May 6, 2009.

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April 29, 2009

Predict Our Poll Results: Should President Obama Cancel His Appearance at Notre Dame?

From April 28-29, 2009, Rasmussen Reports will ask 1,000 adults the following question "Because of his pro-choice views on abortion, some Catholics say President Obama should not speak at Notre Dame. Should President Obama cancel his appearance at Notre Dame?" We'd like you to please predict the percentage who will say "yes", Obama should cancel his appearance at Notre Dame.

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April 29, 2009

Predict Our Polls Results: Should 17-Year-Olds Be Required to Consult a Parent Before Taking a “Morning-After” Pill?

From April 28-29, 2009, Rasmussen Reports will ask 1,000 adults the following question "Should 17-year-olds be required to consult a parent before taking a “morning after” pill?" We'd like you to please predict the percentage who will say "yes", 17 year-old minors should consult a parent before taking the "morning-after" pill.

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April 29, 2009

Predict Our Polls Results: Is It Too Easy or Too Hard for Anyone to Get an Abortion?

From April 28-29, 2009, Rasmussen Reports will ask 1,000 adults the following question "In the United States, is it too easy or too hard for anyone to get an abortion?" We'd like you to please predict the percentage who will say it's too easy to get an abortion in the United States.

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April 24, 2009

Predict Which Film Will Have the Highest Box Office Opening This Summer

It's summer movie time! Moviegoers are getting excited about some of this season's action-packed releases. Rasmussen Reports would like you to predict which movie will have the highest box office opening this summer.

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April 24, 2009

Predict Who Will Be the Next Contestant Eliminated from American Idol

With Rounds and Desai now out of the pictures, only five contestants remain on 'American Idol': Matt Giraud, Kris Allen, Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta and Danny Gokey. Rasmussen Reports would like you to predict which contestant will be the next person to be eliminated from the show on April 29, 2009.