Perception of Public Education Declines
Fewer Americans see the nation’s public schools as doing a good job, but many think things are better in their local school system.
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August 26, 2026
August 26, 2026
Congressional Approval Remains Low
Barely one-in-five voters think Congress is doing a good job, and still fewer say members listen to the people they’re elected to represent.
August 26, 2026
Daily Presidential Tracking Poll
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows...
August 26, 2026
Neither Party Represents People Like Me By Brian C. Joondeph, M.D.
If you listen to Democrat politicians describe their opponents—whether Republicans in general or, more specifically, President Donald Trump, MAGA, or the America First coalition—one of their favorite terms is “extremist.” Yet voters don’t appear to perceive ideological extremism quite as the rhetoric would suggest.
August 25, 2026
Why Hasan Piker Mocks a Murdered Man By Daniel McCarthy
Hasan Piker is deeply envious of Charlie Kirk.
August 25, 2026
Is the USA Going Bankrupt? By Stephen Moore
Thank God, no, we aren't going bust as a nation, despite our gargantuan $40 trillion national debt.
August 25, 2026
Support for Gun Control Declines
Slightly fewer voters now want more gun control laws, although a plurality would favor a candidate who supports banning assault-style weapons.
August 24, 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 August 20, 2026.
August 24, 2026
Voters Still Divided on Iran War Issues
Less than half of voters believe the United States should keep using its military to control the Strait of Hormuz, but most agree with President Donald Trump on one key aspect of the conflict with Iran.
August 22, 2026
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...
August 22, 2026
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending August 22, 2026
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...
August 21, 2026
Socialists Shove the Resistance Aside in Florida By Michael Barone
The most surprising result in the batch of primaries held this week over the vast stretch of America from Florida through Wyoming to Alaska was the defeat of famed anti-Trump whistleblower Alexander Vindman by state Rep. Angie Nixon in the contest for the Democratic nomination against appointed Republican U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody in Florida.
August 21, 2026
45% Say Democrats Are ‘Too Liberal’
More voters think the Democratic Party is too far left than believe Republicans are too far right.
August 20, 2026
Democratic Outlook Brightens in Races for Vital State AG Posts By Louis Jacobson
KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE
— This year, 30 states are holding elections for attorney general. Currently, the GOP holds 27 attorney general offices to 23 for the Democrats (counting an independent in Hawaii who was appointed by Democratic Gov. Josh Green).
— Our analysis suggests that eight AG races this year are currently competitive, up from seven when we last looked at these races a year ago. Two are Toss-ups, down from five a year ago, with three of last year’s Toss-ups shifting to Leans Democratic.
— All the shifts we’ve made in this analysis benefit the Democrats. In addition to the three races that switched from Toss-up to Leans Democratic, two races shifted from Safe Republican to Likely Republican and two races shifted from Likely Republican to Leans Republican.
August 20, 2026
Year-Round School? Most Say No
Proposals to eliminate children’s summer vacation for year-year round school are rejected by a majority of Americans.
August 20, 2026
Not Enough Done to Stop Election Cheating, Most Voters Believe
Less than three months before the midterms, a majority of voters say the government has not done enough to protect election integrity.
August 19, 2026
Florida’s Primary: Senate Race Moves Back to Safe Republican, While a Pair of House Races Remain Where They Were By J. Miles Coleman
KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE
— In an upset last night, Florida Democrats nominated state Rep. Angie Nixon over the much better funded, and less progressive, Alex Vindman.
— Without Vindman’s fundraising capacity, Democrats will probably have an even harder time against appointed Sen. Ashley Moody (R), so we are moving the race from Likely Republican to Safe Republican.
— In the 7th District, Rep. Cory Mills (R) became the 12th member this year to lose a primary; his defeat actually leaves the GOP better-positioned to hold his seat.
— South Florida Democrats also made an electorally wise choice of their own, opting to renominate Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) in the marginal FL-25 over his more progressive primary opponent.
August 19, 2026
Vaccine Miscarriage Risk: Another ‘Serious Scandal’ for Dr. Fauci
Revelations that Dr. Anthony Fauci knew about potential miscarriage risks from COVID-19 vaccines is a serious scandal, according to two-thirds of voters.
