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April 30, 2020

Few Think Biden Telling Truth About Sex Charge

A former Senate staffer has accused Joe Biden of sexual assault, and voters suspect she may be telling the truth. But they don’t expect the media to cover the Biden story like they did the allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

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April 30, 2020

The Senate: Looking Beyond the “Core Four” By Kyle Kondik and J. Miles Coleman

There is a widespread consensus that, in the battle for the Senate, there are four races that may effectively decide the majority.

Dubbed the “core four” by one operative, the races in Republican-held Arizona, Colorado, Maine, and North Carolina are the ones that the Democrats seem to have the best chance of flipping. (For sports fans, the “core four” term may ring a bell: It describes the four players at the heart of the New York Yankees’ dynasty of the late 1990s and early 2000s.)

April 29, 2020

Trump-Biden Matchup Fires Voter Enthusiasm, Especially for Republicans

There’s a lot more voter excitement about a Trump-Biden matchup compared to the last two presidential elections, especially among Republicans.

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April 29, 2020

Notes on the Coming Meat Shortage By Michelle Malkin

The Great Toilet Paper Scare of 2020 has come to end, but don't breathe a sigh of relief just yet. The Spring Meat Stampede is here.

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April 29, 2020

Let People Try Gelsolin! By John Stossel

We need new drugs to fight COVID-19 and other diseases. But our government's approval process makes that too hard.

This year's pandemic got regulators to say they'll speed the approval process. The FDA adopted Emergency Use Authorization to speed up approval of some tests, medical equipment and ventilators.

April 28, 2020

Rasmussen Reports Weekly Immigration Index - Week Ending April 23, 2020

The Rasmussen Reports Immigration Index for the week of April 19-23, 2020 stands at 103.0, up only slightly from 102.2 the week before. President Trump announced a temporary freeze on most legal immigration during the week to give Americans a better shot at the post-coronavirus job market.

April 28, 2020

Most Don’t Favor Big Fines, Jail Time for Mask Scofflaws

The vast majority of voters wear a mask at least some of the time these days because of the coronavirus, but they’re far less enthusiastic about punishing those who don’t.

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April 28, 2020

China Deserves Stringent Financial Penalties for its Role in the COVID-19 Outbreak By Stephen Moore

We've known for years that China lies and cheats and steals when it comes to international trade. Now we've learned that it also spread the deadly disease COVID-19. Donald Trump ran for president five years ago as the ultimate China hawk on trade, and he was way ahead of the curve for protecting against China's devious behavior. He saved countless lives here in the United States by shutting down travel from China back in February.

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April 28, 2020

Up for a New Cold War -- With China? By Patrick J. Buchanan

Is America, in lockdown, with 26 million unemployed and entering a new depression, up for a confrontation and Cold War with China?

For that appears to be where the GOP wishes to lead us.

April 27, 2020

35% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Thirty-five percent (35%) 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 April 23, 2020.

April 27, 2020

Most Favor UN Action Against China for Coronavirus; 41% Want Their State to Sue

Most voters here want the United Nations to punish China for inflicting the coronavirus on the world, and a sizable number favor state lawsuits against the Asian giant.

April 25, 2020

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending April 25, 2020

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

April 24, 2020

49% Are Unlikely To Let Their Kids Go Back Even if Schools Reopen Soon

Americans strongly doubt the schools in their area will reopen before the end of the current school year, and even if they did, half of those with school-age kids say they probably wouldn’t let them go back.

April 24, 2020

Most Favor Trump’s Halt to Immigration to Help U.S. Workers; Democrats Don’t

Most voters in general support President Trump’s temporary freeze on legal immigration to give Americans a better chance in the post-coronavirus job market. Most Democrats do not.

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April 24, 2020

Don't Look for Coronavirus Consensus By Michael Barone

In the clashing commentary about whether lockdowns and stay-at-home orders should continue, or whether businesses and stores should be reopened, one senses a yearning for consensus. Why can't everybody just agree?

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April 24, 2020

The One Certain Victor in the Pandemic War By Patrick J. Buchanan

"War is the health of the state," wrote the progressive Randolph Bourne during the First World War, after which he succumbed to the Spanish flu.

America's war on the coronavirus pandemic promises to be no exception to the axiom. However long this war requires, the gargantuan state will almost surely emerge triumphant.

April 23, 2020

Most Support Voting By Mail But Have Fraud Concerns

Democrats are pushing hard to allow more voting by mail this November because of the coronavirus, and most voters concur. But most also agree with critics that more voter fraud is likely.

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April 23, 2020

The Democrats’ House Polling Lead: Remarkably Steady By Kyle Kondik

Generic ballot, money edge point to retained blue majority; seven rating changes.

KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE

— The Democratic lead in House generic ballot polling has been very consistent over the course of Donald Trump’s presidency.

— Democrats also have a significant money edge in the lion’s share of their most vulnerable districts. Money is not everything, but it can help.

— We have seven House rating changes, four in favor of Republicans and three in favor of Democrats.

— Put it all together, and Democrats remain favored to hold their House majority.

April 22, 2020

Voters Nix State Coronavirus Economic Aid for Illegal Immigrants

California Governor Gavin Newsom has authorized $500 cash payments to all illegal immigrants in his state in response to the economic impact of the coronavirus, but voters aren’t keen to that idea in their home state.

April 22, 2020

Voters Say Trump More Likely Than Pelosi To Put Country First With COVID-19

Voters are evenly divided when asked if President Trump or House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would do a better job dealing with the coronavirus but think Trump is more likely to put the country ahead of his political party.