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August 15, 2025

46% Think Trump Can Get Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal

As President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin, less than half of American voters expect a deal to end the war in Ukraine.

August 15, 2025

Redistricting in Historic Perspective By Michael Barone

In assessing the current controversy over Texas Republicans' proposed redistricting of the state's U.S. House seats, two historic facts should be considered.

August 15, 2025

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending August 16, 2025

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

August 14, 2025

Democrats More Worried Now About First Amendment

After years of Republicans complaining about censorship, Democrats now have more concern about protecting First Amendment rights.

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August 14, 2025

What Fairer House Maps in One-Party Delegation States Could Look Like By J. Miles Coleman

KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE

— The recent mid-decade redistricting developments have prompted a debate about proportionality and representation in the House.

— There are several states across the country where either party lacks representation in the House even as its candidates routinely take a sizable minority share of the vote in statewide elections.

— Redistricting could yield more equitable House delegations in those states, although in many cases, it is hard to get a party’s share of the vote exactly in line with its seat count.

— In Ohio, former Sen. Sherrod Brown’s (D) entrance into the 2026 Senate race against appointed Sen. Jon Husted (R) has prompted us to move the race from Likely Republican to Leans Republican.

August 14, 2025

Anchorage, RussiaGate, and National Guard – Coincidence or Calculation? By Brian Joondeph

One of the keys to President Donald Trump’s political success is his unpredictability. He keeps both domestic opponents and foreign adversaries off balance by refusing to follow the well-worn playbook of his presidential predecessors.

August 13, 2025

Hey, You Kids, Put Down Your Phones!

Americans overwhelmingly believe young people spend too much time using their cell phones.

August 13, 2025

Many Voters Distrust Most Major Media

Major news media organizations are widely distrusted by Republican and independent voters.

August 13, 2025

My Socialist Mayor Part 2 By John Stossel

        The Socialist politicians are coming!

August 13, 2025

As Many as 1 Million Kids Will Have School Choice This Year By Stephen Moore

        This is the dawning of the age of school choice.

August 12, 2025

Just Say No to More Marijuana By Daniel McCarthy

   Will more marijuana use make America a better place?

August 12, 2025

J.D. 2028? Vance Emerges as Early GOP Frontrunner

Vice President J.D. Vance has a wide lead over other potential contenders for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination.

August 11, 2025

Is Trump Keeping His Promises? Voters Divided

When it comes to keeping his campaign promises, President Donald Trump is rated better than his predecessor, but many voters still have their doubts.

August 11, 2025

43% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Forty-three percent (43%) 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 7, 2025.

 

 

 

August 8, 2025

Rasmussen Real Unemployment Rate: Down Slightly

National unemployment was 7.9% in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Real Unemployment update, down slightly from 8.2% last month and significantly more than the 4.2% rate officially reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics today. 

August 8, 2025

Trump Gets Credit for Better Border Security, But Not Much Else

Securing the border is the one achievement of President Donald Trump’s second term so far that most voters recognize.

August 8, 2025

Learning From America's Immigrant Past By Michael Barone

        When debating current issues, it's helpful to avoid inaccurate depictions of past policy, especially on immigration, in which both opponents and advocates of President Donald Trump's policies have views based on not altogether accurate renditions of the past.

August 8, 2025

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending August 9, 2025

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

August 7, 2025

Too Soon for ‘Back to School,’ Most Americans Say

Most public school systems now start the school year in August, but a majority of Americans think that’s too soon.

August 7, 2025

48% of Democrats Support Punishment For Questioning 2020 Election

Many voters still have doubts about the election that put Joe Biden in the White House, but nearly half of Democrats favor punishing those who dispute the 2020 outcome.