What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending April 11, 2020
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...
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April 11, 2020
April 10, 2020
Consumer Spending Update: Economic, Spending Confidence Plunges – But It Depends on Who You Ask
As the coronavirus closes many businesses and takes the stock market on a thrill ride, confidence in the U.S. economy plunged, dropping a staggering 45 points from last month to 94.6 in the Rasmussen Reports Economic Index. This is the lowest finding in six years of surveying and four points below the April 2014 baseline.
April 10, 2020
Democrats Say Open Convention Likely, But Biden Still The Winner
Most Democrats now think their party is likely to hold an open convention in which the delegates choose a candidate rather than rely on the primary results. But they overwhelmingly believe Joe Biden will still emerge as the presidential nominee.
April 10, 2020
Will Post-Coronavirus America Blaze New Trails or Just Keep Hunkering Down? By Michael Barone
On my daily walk down a side street, I saw the restaurant with a diagonal cross made of adhesive tape on its sign. Gone was the notice that it would open for takeout; it looked to be closed for good.
April 10, 2020
Trump's Presidency Hangs on One Decision By Patrick J. Buchanan
Easter may not bring America the victory in the war against the coronavirus pandemic that President Donald Trump anticipated. But in this Holy Week, we may be reaching our Saratoga moment, our turning point.
April 9, 2020
Americans Champion Social Distancing But Admit It’s Cost Them Friends
Americans are nearly all keeping their distance from others during the ongoing coronavirus crisis, but many also acknowledge that social distancing is hurting some of their close personal relationships.
April 9, 2020
The Next Big Special Election: CA-25 By Kyle Kondik
Top-two primary results generally decent for Democrats, but a May special election held amidst uncertainty of the pandemic could give Republicans a chance to make up a little ground in California.
KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE
— Democrats netted seven House seats in California in 2018, winning 46 of the megastate’s 53 seats.
— The state’s top-two primary election system can provide clues for the fall. With results almost entirely complete, none of the newly-elected Democrats appear to be in serious trouble, although a few are definitely vulnerable.
— A special election in CA-25 in May might provide Republicans with their best opportunity to claw back some of their lost California turf. We’re moving our rating there from Leans Democratic to Toss-up.
— We also are upgrading a couple of the few remaining GOP-held seats in California to Safe Republican.
April 8, 2020
Most Are Ready To Aid Coronavirus Charities
Most Americans say they’re likely to help financially those most hurt by the coronavirus, even though they’re very worried that their charitable giving will be ripped off instead.
April 8, 2020
Democrats Think House Virus Committee Will Make Us Safer; GOP Voters See More Politics
Democrats remain highly critical of how the government is handling the coronavirus crisis and think a new House oversight committee will make things better. Republicans see more politics ahead.
April 8, 2020
The Grand Farce of American Social Distancing By Michelle Malkin
This week in Colorado, our statewide stay-at-home order was extended until April 26. Gov. Jared Polis urged everyone to wear a mask of any kind while outdoors. Local groceries are limiting customers to one every 120 square feet of the store. For the first time, my neighborhood playground on Tuesday was wrapped in bright yellow "CAUTION" tape. And in Brighton, Colorado, a father was handcuffed in an empty park by three police officers for playing T-ball with his 6-year-old daughter and wife.
April 8, 2020
Bankrupting America By John Stossel
Two weeks ago, President Donald Trump signed the largest stimulus bill in U.S. history: more than $2 trillion.
For once, both Republicans and Democrats agreed. The Senate voted 96-0. The House didn't even bother with a formal vote.
April 7, 2020
Rasmussen Reports Weekly Immigration Index - Week Ending April 2, 2020
The Rasmussen Reports Immigration Index for the week of March 29-April 2, 2020 stands at 98.7, little changed from 97.9 the week before. This is the third week in a row the Index has fallen below the baseline, continuing to suggest that the coronavirus is impacting attitudes about allowing newcomers into the country.
April 7, 2020
Americans Doubt Government $$$ Can Counter Virus’ Economic Impact
Americans say government money is not the ultimate answer to the financial hardships brought on by the coronavirus. Most worry the government will run out of cash if the aid packages continue.
April 7, 2020
Applying Conventional Criteria to Biden’s Unconventional Vice Presidential Pool By Joel K. Goldstein
KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE
— Biden’s historic announcement that his running mate will be a woman will limit his process in an unprecedented way, yet it still leaves him with a number of choices who reachable voters are likely to view as plausible presidents.
— Even if Biden emphasizes choosing a presidential-caliber running mate, as governance and political considerations would dictate, the timing of the selection makes it inevitable that other political considerations will also be weighed in the choice.
— Democratic presidential candidates generally choose a running mate who is a senator and who has considerable experience in high government positions.
April 7, 2020
Don't Put Uncle Sam in Corporate Boardrooms By Stephen Moore
There is nothing worse than the government bailing out private industries. I've spent a career opposing corporate welfare giveaways. When an industry gets in financial trouble because of its poor business practices, the owners, shareholders and executives should bear the cost -- not the taxpayers.
April 7, 2020
Kissinger's Call for a New World Order By Patrick J. Buchanan
Among the works that first brought Henry Kissinger to academic acclaim was "A World Restored," his 1950s book about how the greatest diplomats of Europe met at the Congress of Vienna to restore order to a continent shattered by the Napoleonic Wars.
April 6, 2020
39% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Thirty-nine percent (39%) 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 2, 2020.
April 6, 2020
Cuomo Ties Biden for Presidential Nomination Among Democrats
Joe Biden may be sweeping the traditional primary system, but Democrats are evenly divided when asked if New York Governor Andrew Cuomo would make a better challenger against President Trump in November.
April 6, 2020
Has President Trump Risen to the Challenge? Ask the Polls By Brian C. Joondeph
Some say adversity creates character, but in reality adversity reveals character. At the highest levels of leadership, today’s challenges are massive with economies and lives riding on every decision. These are not the times that make great leaders but instead reveal them.
April 4, 2020
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending April 4, 2020
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports...
