What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...
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February 14, 2026
February 13, 2026
Rasmussen Real Unemployment Rate: Down Slightly
National unemployment was 7.4% in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Real Unemployment update, down slightly from last month from 8.3% last month and significantly more than the 4.6% rate officially reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on January 11, 2026.
February 13, 2026
Rasmussen Real Unemployment Rate: Down Slightly
National unemployment was 7.4% in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Real Unemployment update, down slightly from last month from 8.3% last month and significantly more than the 4.6% rate officially reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on January 11, 2026.
February 13, 2026
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Dips in February
Economic confidence decreased to 107.5 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, nearly two points lower than January. The index hit a four-year high of 115.9 in July.
February 13, 2026
Immigration Is Shaking Up Political Parties in Britain, Europe and the US By Michael Barone
As British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces calls to resign for his appointment of Epstein-tied Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States, one is struck by the sudden instability of British governments. In the 28 years between 1979 and 2007, Britain had only three prime ministers, while in the 19 years since 2007, it has had seven, and may soon have eight. Only one of those, David Cameron, carried his party to a reelection victory, and he resigned a year after being beaten in the Brexit referendum.
February 13, 2026
Liberal or Conservative? Neither Ideology Wins Majority Approval
More voters think conservatism has been good for the country than say the same about liberalism, but both are viewed negatively by more than 40%.
February 13, 2026
Daily Presidential Tracking Poll
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows...
February 12, 2026
Most Suspect Foreigners Are Registered to Vote in U.S. Elections
A majority of voters think non-citizens are on voter registration rolls, at a time when Congress is considering legislation to protect election integrity.
February 12, 2026
It Don’t Mean a Thing if it Ain’t Got That Swing: The Outlook for Electoral Accountability in 2026 By Alan I. Abramowitz
KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE
— Midterm elections often act as a brake on presidential power, but extreme partisan polarization calls into question whether the 2026 midterm will serve its usual role.
— However, despite growing partisan polarization, large partisan swings in the House and Senate still appear to be possible.
— This is truer of the House than the Senate, though, as nationalization has helped Republicans realize an advantage on the overall Senate map.
— States with Senate seats up for election in 2026, in aggregate, vote several points to the right of the nation, so even a substantial Democratic lead in generic ballot polling would not necessarily translate to a Democratic Senate majority, even though it very likely would in the House.
February 11, 2026
Tax Time: 40% Expect IRS Refund
With the season for filing income taxes under way, more Americans believe they’ll get a refund from the Internal Revenue Service this year.
February 11, 2026
Fraud Nation By John Stossel
Americans want to help people in need, but when government does that, about 500 billion taxpayer dollars get stolen.
February 11, 2026
Dow 50,000: A Supply-Side Miracle By Stephen Moore
When I first arrived in Washington in 1982, the Dow Jones hit a low of 800. You may not believe that, so feel free to look it up.
February 11, 2026
Are Americans Better Off Under Trump? 56% Say No
More than a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, a majority of voters answer “no” to a series of questions made famous by an earlier Republican.
February 10, 2026
Half Think Big Business Has Too Much Influence on Trump
Voters are divided over whether what’s good for business is also good for ordinary Americans, and half consider President Donald Trump too much swayed by corporate interests.
February 10, 2026
A Japanese Lesson for Troubled Britain By Daniel McCarthy
The contrast between America's great island allies on opposite ends of the world couldn't be more drastic.
February 9, 2026
36% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Thirty-six percent (36%) of Likely U.S. Voters think the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey for the week ending February 5, 2026.
February 9, 2026
Worse Than Biden? 58% Don’t See Trump’s ‘Golden Age’
Most voters don’t think America is living in the “Golden Age” that President Donald Trump promised in his inaugural address, and nearly half say he’s doing a worse job than his predecessor.
February 9, 2026
36% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Thirty-six percent (36%) of Likely U.S. Voters think the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey for the week ending February 5, 2026.
February 7, 2026
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending February 7, 2026
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...
February 6, 2026
FBI Raid: 39% Suspect Georgia Officials Hiding Election Fraud
After last week’s raid in Georgia where FBI agents seized hundreds of boxes of 2020 election ballots, many voters suspect Fulton County officials were hiding evidence of fraud.
