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October 3, 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 September 29, 2022.

October 3, 2022

Voters Against Obscene Books in Public Schools

Voters overwhelmingly oppose sexually explicit books in public school libraries, and believe schools have an obligation to inform parents what their children are being taught.

October 1, 2022

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending October 1, 2022

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

September 30, 2022

Biden Approval Unchanged in September

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...

September 30, 2022

Marijuana: Most Don’t Think It’s Dangerous

While a majority of Americans think the nation’s drug abuse problem is getting worse, most don’t believe marijuana is dangerous.

September 30, 2022

GOP Congressional Lead Down to 1 Point

The 2022 midterm elections are now 39 days away, and Republicans have a one-point lead in their bid to recapture control of Congress.

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September 30, 2022

Are Polls Understating Republicans' Support? By Michael Barone

Over the last three months, political journalists have been reporting a trend toward Democrats. The Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade, they have reported, has provided increased motivation for Democrats to turn out and vote. The easing of gas prices from their springtime peak has reduced concern about out-of-control inflation. Biden administration legislative victories have raised Democrats' morale.

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September 30, 2022

Is 'Our Democracy' Failing Our Country? By Patrick J. Buchanan

Asked, "What is an American?" many would answer, "An American is a citizen of the United States."

September 29, 2022

Fentanyl: 91% of Voters Say Drug Is a Serious Problem

The deadly synthetic opioid drug fentanyl is a serious problem that has gotten worse, voters overwhelmingly agree.

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September 29, 2022

Following the Money: What Outside Spending Tells Us About the Race for the House By Kyle Kondik

Plus 6 rating changes.

KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE

— The spending decisions by big outside House groups can inform us about the most competitive House races.

— So far, outside groups have spent money in 57 House districts. The lion’s share of those districts that have seen spending are held by Democrats, indicating that Democrats are playing significantly more defense than Republicans.

— The vast majority of the districts we rate as the most competitive — those in the Toss-up or Leans categories — have seen at least some outside spending so far.

September 28, 2022

TikTok Not Safe for Teenagers, Most Say

About half of Americans believe the popular social media platform TikTok is bad, and even more think it is dangerous for teenagers.

September 28, 2022

57% See Depression Ahead

With the stock market tumbling, a majority of Americans think it’s likely there’s an economic depression in the future.

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September 28, 2022

School Choice Winning By John Stossel

Finally! Now more states will let parents use their tax money to educate their kids at a school they choose.

September 27, 2022

Rasmussen Reports Immigration Index - Week Ending September 22, 2022

The Rasmussen Reports Immigration Index for the week of September 11-22, 2022, increased to 97.9, up more than six points from 91.8 three weeks earlier.

September 27, 2022

60% Agree With Biden: COVID-19 ‘Pandemic Is Over’

Although a majority of Americans agree with President Joe Biden that the COVID-19 pandemic is over, most Democrats still want to make vaccines against the virus mandatory.

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September 27, 2022

America Needs Political Prediction Markets By Stephen Moore

Just in time for the heat of the election season, a federal agency called the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has announced it will no longer allow betting on political and election outcomes.

September 26, 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 September 22, 2022.

September 26, 2022

Most Americans Say Diversity Is Good for the Country

A majority of Americans say they live in racially diverse neighborhoods, and view the country’s diversity as a positive factor.

September 24, 2022

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending September 24, 2022

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

September 23, 2022

Republicans Lead By 2 on Congressional Ballot

The 2022 midterm elections are now 46 days away, and Republicans have a two-point lead in their bid to recapture control of Congress.