What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending August 8, 2020
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...
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August 8, 2020
August 7, 2020
Ticket Balancing May Be Risky for Joe Biden By Michael Barone
If the presidential nominating process is the weakest part of our political system -- and, perhaps not coincidentally, one not referenced by the founders -- the vice presidential selection process comes solidly in second place. Some might even argue it's a contender for the top spot.
August 7, 2020
Trump’s Monthly Approval Moves Up in July
When tracking President Trump’s job approval on a daily basis, people sometimes get so caught up in the day-to-day fluctuations that they miss the bigger picture. To look at the longer-term trends, Rasmussen Reports compiles the numbers on a full-month basis, and the results for Trump’s presidency can be seen in the graphics below.
August 7, 2020
27% With Guns in the House Bought One in Last Six Months
Support for more gun control is down from last year’s all-time high, and one-in-four voters with guns in their household have added one in the past six months.
August 7, 2020
Biden's Game Plan -- Take No Risks & Run Out the Clock By Patrick J. Buchanan
When Vice President Calvin Coolidge ascended to the presidency on the death of Warren Harding in 1923, a wag remarked that Silent Cal's career had exhibited unmistakable signs of celestial intervention.
August 6, 2020
Americans Are Less Eager To Get Coronavirus Vaccine
Americans are closely divided over whether an anti-coronavirus vaccine is coming by the end of the year, but a sizable number are willing to be guinea pigs to get the job done. Most still say they’re likely to get the vaccine when it’s here but not as many as three months ago.
August 6, 2020
Most Say Trump Sides With Police, Democrats With Protesters In Violent Protests
When it comes to the violent anti-police protests that continue in several major cities, most voters are sure of this: President Trump sides with the cops, while Democratic leaders line up with the protesters.
August 5, 2020
White House Watch: Biden’s Winning Margin Narrows
Likely Democratic nominee Joe Biden still holds a slight lead over President Trump in the latest Rasmussen Reports’ weekly White House Watch survey.
August 5, 2020
Voters Nix Election Delay But Less Supportive of Mail-In Voting
Support for mail-in voting is eroding amidst reports of problems and irregularities, but fewer voters are prepared to delay the upcoming presidential election because of the coronavirus.
August 5, 2020
Fact Check: Yes, the Mob Is Coming For You By Michelle Malkin
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. -- In June, America's mass media propaganda machine endangered the public by spreading insidious "disinformation" -- while purporting to debunk "disinformation."
August 4, 2020
Rasmussen Reports Weekly Immigration Index - Week Ending July 30, 2020
The Rasmussen Reports Immigration Index for the week of July 26-30, 2020 fell to 102.3 from 104.7 the week before as President Trump further restricts access to foreign workers to help Americans get back to work.
August 4, 2020
Voters Strongly Reject Government Role in Ensuring Neighborhood Diversity
Voters strongly agree with President Trump’s decision to end an Obama-era regulation intended to push low-income housing into more affluent neighborhoods in the name of racial diversity.
August 4, 2020
Trial Lawyers Looking For a $100 Billion Coronavirus Jackpot By Stephen Moore
Not everyone is suffering job loss, income declines and financial devastation from the coronavirus pandemic. Some people are looking to get rich off the tragedy. Trial lawyers see COVID-19 casualties and images of asbestos and tobacco lawsuits dancing in their heads. They are drooling over the prospects of a $100 billion COVID-19 jackpot. The Democrats in Congress who the trial bar has spent years buying and paying can't wait to help in the grand heist.
August 4, 2020
As the Filibuster Goes, So Goes the GOP By Patrick J. Buchanan
"When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic."
August 3, 2020
26% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Twenty-six percent (26%) 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 30, 2020.
August 3, 2020
Most See Violent Protesters As Criminals
Most voters view the ongoing violent protests against police as primarily criminal in nature and think they will only make the criminal justice system in America worse.
August 1, 2020
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending August 1, 2020
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...
August 1, 2020
Trump Tries to End the Afghanistan War. Democrats Want to Keep Killing By Ted Rall
Pollsters have observed a consistent enthusiasm gap between supporters of President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Any factor that dampens Democratic turnout could contribute to a second come-from-behind victory for the GOP.
July 31, 2020
Reaction to Sports Promotion of BLM Is More Negative Than Positive
Americans are sending more negative signals than positive ones over the decision by many professional sports organizations to promote the controversial Black Lives Matter movement.
