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July 14, 2020

Rasmussen Reports Weekly Immigration Index - Week Ending July 9, 2020

The Rasmussen Reports Immigration Index for the week of July 5-9, 2020 rose slightly to 105.3 from 104.3 the previous week. With the Index over 100 for the past several weeks, it suggests voters are comfortable with the immigration restrictions President Trump has put in place since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

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July 14, 2020

Only 54% Think Biden Capable of Debating Trump

A New York Times columnist has urged likely Democratic nominee Joe Biden not to debate President Trump in the fall. Most voters think that’s a bad idea, although only just over half believe Biden is even up to debating Trump given ongoing questions about his mental health.

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July 14, 2020

The Electoral College: The Fringe of the Map Expands By Kyle Kondik

If Trump’s numbers don’t improve, some surprising states could come into play.

KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE

— President Trump’s position has been perilously weak for a month and a half.

— With Joe Biden’s national lead around eight to 10 points, there is a possibility that he could compete for some usually Republican states.

— We are moving seven states from Safe Republican to Likely Republican.

— Our current ratings represent something of a hedge between a Trump comeback and Biden maintaining or expanding his large national lead.

— We also are moving the Missouri gubernatorial race from Likely Republican to Leans Republican.

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July 14, 2020

Will the Left Kill America's Energy Dominance? By Stephen Moore

If the "liberal" green movement had the political power during earlier periods of our nation's history that it has now, we would not have built the railroads. Also, there would be no interstate highway system, and the electric grid system that powers our country would be disconnected and shattered.

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July 14, 2020

Can Trump Pull a Truman? By Patrick J. Buchanan

On July 22, 1988, after the Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, the party nominee, Gov. Michael Dukakis, enjoyed a 17-point lead over Vice President George W. Bush.

July 13, 2020

24% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Twenty-four percent (24%) 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 July 9, 2020.

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July 13, 2020

Americans Turn Against Washington Redskins’ Name

Support for the long-standing name of Washington, DC’s professional football franchise has fallen dramatically, so perhaps it’s no surprise that the Washington Redskins have reportedly decided to change their name.

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July 11, 2020

On Foreign Policy, Biden Is Worse Than Trump By Ted Rall

President Donald Trump is terrible. Joe Biden is just as bad. In some ways, the Democrat is worse.

July 11, 2020

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending July 11, 2020

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

July 10, 2020

Support Grows for Punishing Those Who Don’t Wear Face Masks

With America emerging from the coronavirus lockdown, use of face masks has risen, and Americans are more sympathetic to penalties for those who don’t wear one in public.

July 10, 2020

Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Continues to Emerge from Its COVID Slump

With more of the country moving through their COVID-19 reopening phases, confidence in the economy continues its upswing, with the Rasmussen Reports Economic Index rising another five points from June to 114.9.

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July 10, 2020

NeverTrumpers Turn Their Backs On A Lifetime of Conservatism By Brian C. Joondeph

The so-called NeverTrumpers opposed Donald Trump’s Republican Party nomination in 2016 because they believed he was unfit for the presidency. He had not paid his dues as a senator or governor. He wasn’t part of the Republican in-crowd. He was Caddyshack character Al Czervik, played by Rodney Dangerfield, a skunk at the GOP’s country club garden party.

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July 10, 2020

Behind the Media's Breathtakingly Dishonest Coverage By Michael Barone

"I don't think I've ever seen such dishonest and biased coverage of any event." That was Brit Hume, who has been covering events for more than 50 years for Fox News, ABC News and investigative reporter Jack Anderson.

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July 10, 2020

The New 'Systemic Racism' That Is Coming By Patrick J. Buchanan

Before our Black Lives Matter moment, one had not thought of the NBC networks as shot through with "systemic racism."

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July 9, 2020

Most Want to Prosecute Historic Statue Vandals

Most voters want the government to stop the attacks on historical monuments and prosecute those who have desecrated them.

July 9, 2020

Most Favor Extra Government Effort to Put Americans First in Job Market

Voters want the government to make sure native-born Americans get first crack at the post-coronavirus job market, keeping out foreign workers until the employment rate returns to normal.

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July 9, 2020

States of Play: Georgia By J. Miles Coleman and Niles Francis

Once-dominant Democrats need formerly Republican suburbs to come through for them in 2020.

KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE

— Over the last few decades, Georgia has gone from a swing state to reliably GOP. But it’s now looking like a genuinely competitive state again.

— Democrats have made major inroads in both urban Atlanta and its suburbs, but their gains have been somewhat blunted by the sharp Republican trend in other parts of the state.

— In the state’s regular Senate election this year, we’re downgrading Sen. David Perdue’s chances. We now have both Georgia’s seats rated as Leans Republican.

July 8, 2020

White House Watch: Biden Has Comfortable Lead

President Trump trails likely Democratic nominee Joe Biden by ten points in Rasmussen Reports’ first weekly White House Watch survey for 2020.

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July 8, 2020

Trump’s Opponent Not Important to Most Anti-Trump Voters

Just over half of voters continue to say they’re likely to vote against President Trump this fall. A sizable majority of those voters don’t seem to care who runs against him.

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July 8, 2020

Stand with Steven Baca By Michelle Malkin

If you support the Second Amendment, oppose mob anarchy and reject the monumental madness gripping America, then you stand with Steven Baca.