Hillary Meter: 47% Liberal
Today's Hillary Meter shows that perceptions of the New York Senator have moved four points to the left over the past two weeks.
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April 20, 2005
April 6, 2005
Hillary Meter: 43% Liberal
Sixty-three percent (63%) of Americans say it is somewhat or very likely that Senator Hillary Clinton will be the Democratic nominee in 2008.
With this in mind, Rasmussen Reports is launching the Hillary Meter--a twice monthly measure of Senator Hillary Clinton's effort to move to the political center. For as long as the former First Lady is a viable candidate for the White House, we will continue to monitor public perceptions of her political ideology.
February 2, 2005
Hudson Employment Index - US Workers Upbeat!
The outlook on employment conditions among U.S. workers grew more positive in January as the Hudson Employment IndexSM, rose 2.6 points to 106.2. The upward move reflects greater optimism about personal finances, higher job satisfaction and fewer concerns about job cuts.
January 6, 2005
The GOP Generation
This is "not the result of a single election which the Republicans won by three percentage points. President Bush is in a position to close a sale with American voters that was first proposed by Ronald Reagan a generation ago... Republicans have gained ground in Congress under four of the last five Presidents."
January 2, 2005
68% Say Their Investments Gained Value in 2004
Sixty-eight percent (68%) of American Investors say their personal investment portfolios are worth more today than they were a year ago. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that 25% of Investors believe their portfolios declined in value.
January 2, 2005
Rasmussen Consumer Index Above 100 for all of 2004
During 2004, for the first time ever, the Rasmussen Consumer Index stayed above the 100 mark all year. The Index reached its all time high of 127.0 during the first week of the year, fell to a low of 104.6 in May, and closed the year at 114.2.
January 1, 2005
Hudson Index Up Three Points
The Hudson Employment IndexSM climbed to 103.4 from 100.1 in December, reflecting a substantial increase in the confidence of U.S. workers.
January 1, 2005
Election 2004 Bush-Kerry Tracking Poll
President George W. Bush won the popular vote on November 2 by a 50.7% to 48.2% margin over Senator John Kerry. The final Rasmussen Reports projection had shown the President winning 50.2% to 48.5%.
December 31, 2004
59% Expect Good Year in 2005
Fifty-nine percent (59%) of Americans expect 2005 to be a good year. This includes 17% who expect an excellent year and 8% who think it will be one of the best ever. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that 24% believe 2005 will be just a "fair" year while 15% expect it to be poor.
December 24, 2004
9% Shopping on Christmas Eve
On the day before Christmas, 90% of Americans now say their holiday shopping is finished or almost finished for 2004. That's up from 74% earlier in the week and 54% just two weeks ago. At Thanksgiving, just 24% were that far along.
December 21, 2004
74% Say Holiday Shopping Nearly Finished
With four days to go until Christmas, 74% of Americans now say their holiday shopping is finished or almost finished for 2004. That's up from 54% just over a week ago. At Thanksgiving, just 24% were that far along.
December 14, 2004
50% Say U.S. Winning War on Terror
Fifty percent (50%) of American voters believe the United States and its allies are winning the War on Terror. That figure has held fairly steady over the past month.
December 14, 2004
54% Say Holiday Shopping Nearly Finished
With more than a week-and-a-half to go until Christmas, 54% of Americans say their holiday shopping is finished or almost finished for 2004. At Thanksgiving, just 24% were that far along.
December 13, 2004
Hillary Trails Generic GOP Candidate
If the next Presidential Election were held today, 46% of voters would vote for a generic Republican candidate over Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that 39% of voters would cast their ballot for Senator Clinton.
December 4, 2004
42% Say Bush Good/Excellent on Economy
Heading into the Christmas holiday season, 41% of American voters say President George W. Bush is doing a good or excellent job handling the economy.
December 2, 2004
State-by-State Actual Results vs. Rasmussen Reports™ Polls
The final, certified, results of Election 2004 show that President George W. Bush received 50.7% of the vote while Senator John Kerry earned 48.3%. Those figures are very close to the final Rasmussen Reports Daily Tracking Poll. We projected the President would win 50.2% to 48.5%.
December 2, 2004
State-by-State Actual Results vs. Rasmussen Reports™ Polls
The final, certified, results of Election 2004 show that President George W. Bush received 50.7% of the vote while Senator John Kerry earned 48.3%. Those figures are very close to the final Rasmussen Reports Daily Tracking Poll. We projected the President would win 50.2% to 48.5%.
December 1, 2004
44% Rate Bush Good/Excellent on Iraq
Three weeks following the battle for Fallujah, 44% voters rate President Bush's handling of the situation in Iraq good or excellent while 41% say he is doing a poor job in this area. That's unchanged from a week ago.
November 25, 2004
85% Have a lot to Be Thankful For in 2004
As Thanksgiving approaches, 85% of Americans say they have a lot to be thankful for in 2004. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that just 10% say they do not.
November 21, 2004
42% of Dems Say Hillary Strongest Candidate for 2008
Forty-two percent (42%) of Democrats say New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton would be the party's strongest Presidential candidate in 2008.
