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March 11, 2026

Regulate Artificial Intelligence, Most Voters Say

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is seen as a threat to job opportunities for real people, according to a majority of voters who favor government regulation of AI.

March 11, 2026

The Reading Wars By John Stossel

   "My child can't read!"

March 11, 2026

When the American Dream Fades, Socialism Gains Appeal By Brian C. Joondeph, M.D.

Why are young Americans turning toward socialism? A recent survey from Rasmussen Reports reveals a striking generational divide: younger Americans are far more likely than older voters to view socialism favorably.

March 10, 2026

The Five Things You Must Know About Energy Policy By Stephen Moore

        Given the energy disruptions in the Middle East and the topsy-turvy fluctuation in the price of crude oil in recent weeks, here are a few facts about the energy scene.

March 10, 2026

Health Care: Democrats Lead by Six Points on Issue

Voters continue to trust the Democratic Party more than the GOP to deal with health care, but nearly half favor more market competition in the system.

March 10, 2026

Cuba Should Accept Trump's 'Friendly Takeover' By Daniel McCarthy

        President Donald Trump has shown Cuba's communist rulers two ways their reign over the island can end: the Maduro way or the Khamenei way.

March 9, 2026

41% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Forty-one percent (41%) 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 March 5, 2026.

March 9, 2026

Iran War: 52% Support Trump’s Decision to Strike

A majority of voters favor President Donald Trump’s decision to order the U.S. military to destroy Iran’s nuclear weapons program and ballistic missile capabilities.

March 7, 2026

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending March 7, 2026

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

March 6, 2026

Taxes: GOP Barely Leads Democrats on Issue

The key issue of taxes has Republicans and Democrats nearly tied in terms of voter trust with the midterm elections looming this fall.

March 6, 2026

Trump Avoiding Repeating History in Iran By Michael Barone

        History doesn't always repeat itself, or even rhyme. People sometimes learn from experience, their own or others'.

March 5, 2026

34% Have Already Filed Their Taxes

With six weeks left until the Internal Revenue Service deadline, a third of Americans have already filed with their taxes.

March 5, 2026

Support for Socialism Grows

Even though most American voters still prefer capitalism to socialism, that preference has significantly declined in the past three years.

March 4, 2026

State of the Union: 67% Agree With Trump’s Key Argument

President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address last week didn’t score high overall with voters, but two-thirds agree with a crucial sentence from the speech.

March 4, 2026

California's Inferno of Regulations By John Stossel

        Last year, California wildfires destroyed 13,000 homes.

March 3, 2026

Don't Let Congress Ruin College Sports By Stephen Moore

   Should the revenues made by big-time college athletics be "shared" by all the schools? Do we want "revenue-sharing" socialism to come to college football and basketball? Many in Congress are answering yes to that question.

March 3, 2026

Parents Must Protect Kids From Online Risks, Most Believe

It’s not the job of the government or Internet providers to protect kids from online danger, most Americans say.

March 3, 2026

Immigration Enforcement Saves Lives By Daniel McCarthy

   When a 41-year-old mother is murdered at a bus stop, who bothers to protest?

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March 3, 2026

It Wouldn’t Take Much for 2026 to be a Big Year for House Incumbent Primary Defeats By Kyle Kondik

KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE

— The primary season begins Tuesday night, and several sitting House members are facing credible primary opposition.

— Typically, only a handful of House incumbents lose renomination in a given year.

— In the postwar era, only about an average of 6.5 incumbents have lost renomination each cycle, and the renomination rate for House incumbents who seek another term is greater than 98%.

— However, that also means that it would not take many incumbent losses for 2026 to rank as a big year, historically, for incumbent primary defeats.

March 3, 2026

Midterms 2026: It’s Still ‘the Economy, Stupid’

Nearly half of voters expect the economy to be the most important factor in this November’s midterm congressional elections, with immigration and health care the only other significant issues.