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November 8, 2022

Whose Endorsement Matters Most?

More than five years after he left office, former President Barack Obama’s endorsement is still more valuable than either of his successors.

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November 8, 2022

Joe Biden Is the King of Debt and Deficits By Stephen Moore

Imagine someone close to you has a drinking problem....

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November 8, 2022

Democrats, Not 'Democracy,' at Risk Today by Patrick K. Buchanan

   "Make no mistake -- democracy is on the ballot for us all."

November 7, 2022

29% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Twenty-nine percent (29%) 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 November 3, 2022.

November 7, 2022

GOP Has Enthusiasm Edge, But More Democrats Have Voted Early

On the eve of Election Day, more Democrats than Republicans have already voted, but more Republicans say they’ll “definitely” vote in this year’s crucial midterms.

November 5, 2022

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending November 5, 2022

In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...

November 4, 2022

Should School Require COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids?

Most parents are against making COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for school children, but most Democrats favor such a mandate.

November 4, 2022

GOP Leads by 5 Points on Final Generic Congressional Ballot

Four days ahead of Election Day, Republicans have a five-point lead in their bid to recapture control of Congress.

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November 4, 2022

It Looks Like the Republican Wave Is Coming In By Michael Barone

When you look around at the political scene, less than a week from the 2022 midterm elections, what do you see?

November 3, 2022

Would GOP Congress Impeach Biden?

More than half of voters think a Republican victory in next week’s midterms will probably mean impeachment for President Joe Biden.

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November 3, 2022

Secretary of State and Attorney General: What to Watch for Next Week in Key Statewide Contests By Louis Jacobson

KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE

— In our final pre-election handicapping of key down-ballot contests this year, we see 11 secretary of state races and 12 state attorney general races as competitive.

— The races attracting the most attention nationally, understandably, are those that involve Republican nominees who have questioned the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election. Whether such candidates can win this year in such presidential battleground states as Arizona and Nevada could have a big impact on the 2024 presidential race.

— It remains to be seen whether these Trump-aligned candidates can ride the Republican midterm tailwind to victory, or whether GOP voters and GOP-leaning independents decide to pick and choose which Republicans they vote for this year.

November 2, 2022

Biden's Approval Unchanged in October

When tracking President Biden’s job approval on a daily basis, people sometimes get so caught up in the day-to-day fluctuations that they miss the bigger picture...

November 2, 2022

Most Democrats Want Bannon Sent to Prison

The prosecution of former White House adviser Steve Bannon is perfectly fine with most Democratic voters, but may help motivate Republican voters in the midterm elections.

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November 2, 2022

Inconvenient Facts by John Stossel

Electric cars sales are up 66% this year.

November 1, 2022

Pessimism Growing About Job Market

Americans are increasingly pessimistic about the job market and, by more than a 20-point margin, think unemployment will be higher next year.

November 1, 2022

Economy, Inflation Top Issues for Midterm Voters

A week before Election Day, nearly half of voters say inflation and the economy are the most important issues for them in this year’s congressional midterms. 

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November 1, 2022

Who Really Shut Down Our Businesses and Schools? By Stephen Moore

A big issue that has emerged in the final days of the midterm election campaigns is the lockdowns of our schools and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 31, 2022

29% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Twenty-nine percent (29%) 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 October 27, 2022.

October 31, 2022

Halloween: Not Just for Kids

Most Americans don’t think Halloween is a very important holiday, but they do believe grown-ups should celebrate it.

October 29, 2022

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending October 29, 2022

In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...