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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May 30, 2026
May 29, 2026
The California Dream Ends in Empty Reservoirs and Homeless Tents By Michael Barone
Many years ago, sometime after Ronald Reagan replaced Pat Brown as governor of California, I was driving up the coast from Los Angeles to San Francisco and visited Hearst Castle, William Randolph Hearst's epic mansion in San Simeon. It was state property then, donated by the Hearst family, and the uniformed guide struck me as knowledgeable, competent and proud of her work.
May 29, 2026
80% Expect Impeachment If Democrats Win Midterms
Congressional elections this November are shaping up as a referendum on whether President Donald Trump should be impeached.
May 29, 2026
Daily Presidential Tracking Poll
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows...
May 28, 2026
MAGA Is Winning Primaries. The Next Challenge Is November Brian C. Joondeph, M.D.
For years, the political class has confidently predicted the demise of the “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) movement and President Donald Trump’s America First agenda.
May 28, 2026
Texas Senate to Leans Republican Following Paxton Win; TX-35 Makes Same Move; Redistricting Updates By Kyle Kondik and J. Miles Coleman
KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE
— In the closely watched Texas Senate race, state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) easily defeated Sen. John Cornyn (R) in yesterday’s GOP runoff.
— With Paxton’s nomination, the Texas Senate race moves from Likely Republican to Leans Republican, as Republicans went with a riskier general election candidate. But, as our rating suggests, riskier can still win.
— We are making the same move in TX-35, a San Antonio-area seat that was redrawn to have a mild red hue, as Democrats avoided nominating their weaker option.
— Elsewhere in the South, it appears South Carolina’s House map will retain one blue-leaning seat for the 2026 election.
May 28, 2026
54% Driving Less Because of High Gas Prices
A majority of Americans have cut back on driving because of the cost of gasoline, and many say it’s changed their plans for summer vacation.
May 28, 2026
Nearly Half Favor Crackdown on ‘Hate Speech’ Online
Significantly more voters now favor government action to silence online “hate speech” than they did just four years ago.
May 27, 2026
250 Years By John Stossel
This summer, the United States celebrates its 250th birthday.
May 27, 2026
Is Trump Making U.S. Military Stronger? Many Doubt It
America’s armed forces can take on any foe, most voters believe, but less than half give President Donald Trump credit for improving military readiness.
May 26, 2026
Pope Leo Needs Trump to Tame AI By Daniel McCarthy
Pope Leo is right about the need to make artificial intelligence answer to the human good. AI has to be subject to human moral responsibility.
May 26, 2026
America Needs More, Not Fewer, Billionaires By Stephen Moore
Billionaires are getting a bad name. "Eat the rich" is the new mantra of the Left's greed and envy lobby.
May 26, 2026
Class of 2026: Most Don’t Think High School Grads Are Ready
High school graduation season is here, but most Americans don’t believe this year’s seniors are prepared for what lies ahead.
May 26, 2026
59% Expect Cheating in Midterms
A majority of voters think the November midterm elections could be affected by cheating, and many still think the 2020 election was “rigged.”
May 25, 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 May 21, 2026.
May 25, 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 May 21, 2026.
May 25, 2026
Democrats Expand Lead to 6 Points in Midterm Forecast
The Democratic Party now leads Republicans by six points in the battle to control the House of Representatives.
May 25, 2026
Democrats Expand Lead to 6 Points in Midterm Forecast
The Democratic Party now leads Republicans by six points in the battle to control the House of Representatives.
May 23, 2026
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending May 23, 2026
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...
May 22, 2026
Fewer Have Favorable View of Amazon
The number of Americans with a positive opinion of Amazon has declined, and fewer now say they regularly get deliveries from the online shopping giant.
