38% Predict Allen to Be Eliminated from This Week’s ‘American Idol’
Only four contestants are left on ‘American Idol’ and this week’s Rasmussen Prediction Challenge is the tightest one yet.
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May 6, 2009
May 6, 2009
Without Preparation, Explanation or Response By Tony Blankley
Does anyone take serious words seriously anymore here in Washington?
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.
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.
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.
May 5, 2009
Generic Ballot: Republicans 40% Democrats 39%
For just the second time in more than five years of daily or weekly tracking, Republicans now lead Democrats in the latest edition of the Generic Congressional Ballot.
May 5, 2009
Winners of Our Latest Prediction Challenge: April 27-May 1, 2009
Abortion is often a controversial topic in America. Last week, Rasmussen Reports surveyed 1,000 adults to see if they thought getting an abortion in this country was too easy, too hard or about right. Our Predictify question specifically asked for participants toguess what percentage of people would say it is too easy to get an abortion in the United States. Predictify member kt8268 was the first to predict the correct answer of 52%.
May 5, 2009
Just 35% Say Free Market Economy is Same as Capitalist Economy
Just 35% of American voters believe that a free market economy is the same as a capitalist economy. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 38% disagree and 27% are not sure.
May 5, 2009
More Hand Washing Is Americans’ Chief Response To Swine Flu
The overwhelming majority of Americans seem unfazed by the furor over swine flu, but most are washing their hands more than usual.
May 5, 2009
Better Service in Bad Times? By Froma Harrop
As tornadoes, thunder and lightning rampaged across the Heartland last week, the crowds piled up at Chicago's O'Hare Airport. Every bar stool had someone on it, and restaurant lines stretched down the corridors.
May 5, 2009
News Biz: Unbiased and Out of Business By Debra J. Saunders
Why are most newspaper reporters and editors liberal? I've been working in the business for more than 20 years, and I can't give a quick, definitive answer to the question. But I do think a contributing factor is that editors, like other managers, tend to hire and reward staffers who think as they do. They see their positions as neutral, which is human nature -- and is reinforced by the fact that the folks in the desks around them vote the same way they do.
May 5, 2009
64% Say 17-Year-Olds Need to Talk to Parents Before Taking ‘Morning-After’ Pill
Sixty-four percent (64%) of Americans say 17-year-olds should be required to consult a parent before taking the so-called “morning after” pill to prevent pregnancy.
May 5, 2009
52% Say Notre Dame Made a Mistake Honoring Obama
Fifty-two percent (52%) of Americans nationwide say the University of Notre Dame should have followed guidelines set by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and refrained from awarding an honorary degree to President Obama.
May 4, 2009
National Security Is More Important to Voters This Month
The economy remains the top issue for most Americans, but national security and the War on Terror are considered very important by 70% of voters nationwide, the highest level found since September 2007.
May 4, 2009
Only 18% Say UAW, Government Will Do Good Job Running GM, Chrysler
Just 18% of Americans think the United Auto Workers union and the federal government will do a good job running Chrysler and General Motors, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
May 4, 2009
87% Worried About Security of Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons
Eighty-seven percent (87%) of U.S. voters are now at least somewhat concerned about the security of nuclear weapons in Pakistan as the radical Islamic Taliban continues to make gains in that country. Sixty percent (60%) are Very Concerned.
May 4, 2009
63% Say Border with Mexico Should Be Closed Until Swine Flu Is Under Control
Sixty-three percent (63%) of Americans believe the border with Mexico should be closed until the swine flu epidemic is under control, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
May 4, 2009
Beware of Mandatory Arbitration in Card Check By Michael Barone
In his statement explaining his decision to switch from the Republican to the Democratic Party, Sen. Arlen Specter assured his listeners that "my position on Employees Free Choice (card check) will not change."
May 3, 2009
90% Say They’ve Lived In Same State For Last Five Years
With the U.S. Census Bureau reporting that fewer people are moving because of the bad economy, 90% of U.S. voters say they have lived in the state where they are today for more than five years.
May 2, 2009
New Jersey Governor Showdown By Joseph Figueroa
Before we dive into New Jersey's surprisingly intriguing 2009 race for governor, let us premise everything that follows on the fact that any Republican running in New Jersey enters the batter's box with two strikes, two outs, nobody on, and down two runs. Let us not kid ourselves, here.
