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November 24, 2007

77% Say Employers Can Require English-Only on the Job

Seventy-seven percent (77%) of American voters say companies should be allowed to require employees to speak English while on the job. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that only 14% disagree while 9% are not sure.

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November 24, 2007

With Many Voters Abstaining, Biden Manages Toss-ups with Giuliani, Romney

Democratic Senator Joe Biden isn't on the map of the Democratic nomination race. And almost 30% of likely voters nationwide don’t know enough to have an opinion of him.

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November 23, 2007

Health Care is Top Issue for Most Democrats, National Security for Most Republicans

The latest Rasmussen Reports tracking poll of electoral issues confirms that Democrats tend to place the most emphasis on domestic issues, Republicans on national security and immigration.

November 23, 2007

Clinton Trails Giuliani, Barely Leads Thompson

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) enjoying a modest four-point lead of 46% to 42% over Senator Hillary Clinton (D).

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November 22, 2007

67% Prefer Merry Christmas while 26% Opt for Happy Holidays

As the holiday season begins, 67% of American adults like stores to use the phrase “Merry Christmas” in their seasonal advertising rather than “Happy Holidays.”

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November 21, 2007

86% Say They Have A Lot to be Thankful for This Thanksgiving

Most people are feeling the spirit of Thanksgiving this holiday, and 86% say they have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that only 8% disagreed and 6% were not sure.

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November 21, 2007

What is Really Happening in Iowa?: A Commentary by Douglas Schoen

The race among Democrats is too close to call. Drawing any finer distinction will drive the analysts to distraction as there are so many polls being done it is impossible to divine a clear trend indicating which way the race is going.

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November 21, 2007

South Carolina: Clinton 43% Obama 33%

New York Senator Hillary Clinton leads Illinois Senator Barack Obama by ten percentage points in South Carolina’s Presidential Primary.

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November 21, 2007

South Carolina: Romney, Thompson Tied for Lead

Mitt Romney and Fred Thompson are tied for the lead in South Carolina's Republican Presidential Primary.

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November 20, 2007

Just 16% Want Voting Suggestions from Religious Leaders

Just 16% of American adults say that it is appropriate for local religious leaders to suggest who individuals should vote for on election day.

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November 20, 2007

63% Want Troops Home From Iraq Within Year

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 63% of Americans would like to see U.S. troops brought home from Iraq within a year.

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November 19, 2007

In Three-Way Match-ups, Clinton Leads GOP by Up to 24 Points in Empire State

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and former Senator Fred Thompson both get clobbered in the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey New York State voters.

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November 19, 2007

In Florida GOP Primary, Giuliani Leads, Romney Gains

Rudy Giuliani continues to lead the Republican Presidential Primary in Florida with 27% support in the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey.

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November 19, 2007

Florida: Clinton Still Leads Obama by 25

In September, New York Senator Hillary Clinton held a twenty-five percentage point lead over Illinois Senator Barack Obama in Florida’s Presidential Primary.

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November 19, 2007

In Match-ups with Clinton, Florida Voters Now Tilt Toward GOP

A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the presidential race in Florida shows former Big Apple Mayor Rudy Giuliani with a modest lead over Senator Hillary Clinton of 46% to 41%.

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November 19, 2007

Republicans Lead, Mostly, in Alabama Presidential and Senate Races

Democratic U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton trails three of four top Republican hopefuls in Alabama when voters consider possible general-election match-ups.

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November 19, 2007

How Important is Iowa for the Democrats?

While most Americans are preparing for Thanksgiving and the holiday season, the nation’s political junkies are eagerly anticipating the Iowa caucuses on January 3.

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November 19, 2007

Conservative Frontrunner Still Unclear Among Republican Candidates

At the beginning of 2007, a compelling narrative of the Republican race suggested that Rudy Giuliani and John McCain would compete to be the moderate candidate while Mitt Romney and some others would seek to become the conservative alternative.

November 18, 2007

Obama leads McCain by Three, Romney by Six

Democratic Senator Barack Obama now leads Republican Senator McCain 46% to 43%, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the presidential race.

November 16, 2007

40% Want Congress to Cut Off Funds Unless President Commits to Troop Withdrawals

Fifty-three percent (53%) of voters say they want U.S. combat troops out of Iraq by the end of 2008. However, a Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 40% want Congress to cut off funding if the President won’t go along with the plan. Fifty percent (50%) are opposed to Congress using the purse strings in this manner while 10% are not sure.