Iraq: Frustration Continues, But Surge Gains Slightly in Court of Public Opinion
Most American voters continue to favor plans that would remove all U.S. combat troops from Iraq early next year. But, most also say that’s not likely to happen.
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August 3, 2007
August 3, 2007
Sale of Wall Street Journal Not Newsworthy for Most Americans
While the sale of the Wall Street Journal captured business headlines for weeks, the story failed to capture much public interest.
August 2, 2007
Democrats and Republicans Have Different Understanding of Fair Tax System
Democrats and Republicans have different ideas about what a fair tax system would look like and a different understanding of the current tax system.
August 2, 2007
Election 2008: Clinton Virtually Tied with GOP Frontrunners Giuliani, Thompson
Hillary Clinton is pulling away from the field in the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination but remains weaker than other major Democratic contenders in match-ups with top Republicans.
August 1, 2007
By 21% Margin, Voters Trust Democrats More on Health Care
Democrats continue to enjoy double-digit advantages over Republicans when it comes to issues like Health Care and Social Security.
August 1, 2007
Number of Democrats Falls to New Low, Republicans Decline Too
During the month of July, the number of people identifying themselves as Democrats fell for the fifth straight month.
August 1, 2007
57% Better Off Than Four Years Ago, Just 26% Say Nation is Better Off
Americans are fairly upbeat about their own lives, but far more pessimistic when assessing the state of the nation.
August 1, 2007
Worker Confidence Recovers in July
Following a dramatic drop in June, the Hudson Employment Index(SM) climbed 4.6 points to 105.8 in July. Renewed optimism about personal finances, layoffs and job security triggered the increase.
July 31, 2007
GOP Voters See Thompson as Most Conservative Option, Giuliani Still Very Popular
Former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson and Arizona Senator John McCain are each seen as politically conservative by 43% of American voters.
July 31, 2007
53% Say Clinton Politically Liberal, Tops Among All Candidates
Fifty-three percent (53%) of American voters believe that New York Senator Hillary Clinton is politically liberal.
July 31, 2007
Kucinich Trails Giuliani by 14 Points, Thompson by Nine
The first Rasmussen Reports telephone survey gauging the general election appeal of Dennis Kucinich finds him trailing the top GOP candidates for the presidency.
July 31, 2007
41% Say Gonzales Should Resign
The latest controversy surrounding embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has done little to change the public’s perception of the situation.
July 30, 2007
Discover(R) Small Business Watch(SM): Small Business Economic Confidence Rebounds
Economic confidence among small business owners rose in July as more small business owners expressed increased levels of confidence in the economic conditions for their business and reported fewer cash-flow issues.
July 30, 2007
Stories of Drunk Astronauts Hurts Public Image of NASA
Stories of astronauts taking off while drunk and other recent news stories have dimmed the public image of NASA a bit.
July 30, 2007
Two Candidates Dismissed by Insiders Continue to Lead GOP Race
On the surface, the race for the Republican nomination appears to have stabilized in recent weeks.
July 30, 2007
Hillary Clinton is the Default Candidate for Democrats
In last week’s Democratic Presidential Debate, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama took different approaches when responding to a question about meeting with the heads of rogue nations.
July 29, 2007
Just 54% Consider American Society Generally Fair and Decent
A Rasmussen Reports tracking poll measuring broad perceptions of American society and foreign affairs finds that only 54% of likely voters now view our society as generally fair and decent.
July 28, 2007
Election 2008: Edwards Leads Giuliani by Seven, Thompson by Eleven
A new Rasmussen Reports Election 2008 survey shows former Senator John Edwards (D) opening up a seven-point lead of 49% to 42% over former Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R).
July 27, 2007
Public Divided as to Whether New President Should Meet with Heads of Iran, Syria, North Korea
Forty-two percent (42%) of Americans say that the next President should meet with the heads of nations such as Iran, Syria, and North Korea without setting any preconditions.
July 27, 2007
Who’s Best on National Security: 28% Say Clinton, 20% Giuliani
When asked to choose among the leading Presidential candidates, 28% of American adults said that they would trust New York Senator Hillary Clinton the most on national security issues.
