Trains to Nowhere By John Stossel
When Democrats and Republicans agree, I get nervous. It often means that they agree to grab my wallet.
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August 28, 2013
August 28, 2013
We All Need Moderate Republicans By Froma Harrop
Moderate Republicans are, were, good things. I use the past tense "were" because as they became rarities, the centrists' chief function was preserving majorities in Congress for their radicalized party.
August 28, 2013
45% of GOP Voters Think It's Very Important Party Leaders Work With Tea Party
Though most voters in general believe the Tea Party has less influence these days, most Republicans say it’s important for the congressional GOP to work with the grass roots movement. Fifty-four percent (54%) of Likely U.S. Voters believe the Tea Party has become less influential over the past year, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Twenty-five percent (25%) say the movement has become more influential, while nearly as many (22%) are undecided. These findings are similar to those found in January. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 1,000 Likely Voters was conducted on August 25-26, 2013 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
August 27, 2013
51% Think Obama's Policies Too Hostile To Small Businesses
Voters have consistently felt that President Obama is friendlier toward big businesses than small businesses, and they now believe so more than ever.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 51% of Likely U.S. Voters think the president's policies toward small businesses are too hostile. This is the first time the number who says he is too hostile toward small businesses has topped 50%. Just three percent (3%) think Obama's policies are too friendly toward small businesses. Thirty-five percent (35%) think they are about right, a new low, while 12% are not sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 1,000 Likely Voters was conducted on August 23-24, 2013 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
August 27, 2013
59% Think Violent Movies Lead to More Violence in Society
Americans still believe the movie industry has done more harm than good to society, particularly when it comes to violence.
Fifty percent (50%) of American Adults believe that, generally speaking, movies and the movie industry have a negative impact on American society. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 21% believe the movie industry has a positive impact on society, while 15% say it has no impact at all. Thirteen percent (13%) are undecided. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 1,000 American Adults was conducted on August 22-23, 2013 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
August 27, 2013
42% of Republicans Like Shutdown Strategy to Stop Funding of Health Care Law
Republicans tend to think a GOP congressional threat to shut down the federal government to halt funding for President Obama’s health care law will be good for their party, but other voters disagree. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 42% of Likely Republican Voters think that threatening to vote against a government funding bill unless it cuts off funds for the health care law will help the GOP. Twenty-eight percent (28%) disagree and believe it will hurt their party. Fourteen percent (14%) say it will have no impact, and 16% aren’t sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 1,000 Likely Voters was conducted on August 25-26, 2013 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
August 27, 2013
Obama Could Learn From FDR on How to Get Things Done By Michael Barone
Evidence of the astonishing incompetence of the Obama administration continues to roll in.
August 27, 2013
49% Say Buying A Home Is A Family’s Best Bet
Only half of Americans still see purchasing a house as a family’s best investment, but the belief that now is a good time to be a seller is up.
Forty-nine percent (49%) of American Adults think buying a home is the best investment most families can make, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Twenty-eight percent (28%) disagree, while nearly as many (23%) are not sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 1,000 American Adults was conducted on August 20-21, 2013 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
August 26, 2013
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 39%, Democrats 38%
Republicans lead Democrats by one point on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending August 25.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows that 39% of Likely U.S. Voters would vote for the Republican in their district’s congressional race if the election were held today, while 38% would choose the Democrat instead. The two parties were tied for the previous two weeks.
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The national telephone survey of 3,500 Likely Voters was conducted by Rasmussen Reports from August 19-25, 2013. The margin of sampling error for the survey is +/- 2 percentage point with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
August 26, 2013
Voters Remain Conflicted About Manning's, Snowden's Actions
Voters rate the damage done to U.S. national security by recently convicted Army intelligence analyst Bradley Manning and former government contractor Edward Snowden as about even, but a sizable number are undecided. When asked to compare the two, 31% of Likely U.S. Voters believe Snowden’s release of information about the National Security Agency’s domestic surveillance activities hurt national security more, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Nearly as many (27%) believe Manning's leaking of a massive number of secret documents to the WikiLeaks website did more damage to the country's security. But a plurality (42%) is not sure which action was more harmful. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 1,000 Likely Voters was conducted on August 21-22, 2013 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
August 26, 2013
31% Favor More Military Help to Syrian Rebels If Chemical Weapons Charges Are True
U.S. voters continue to show little interest in getting involved in the civil war in Syria despite new allegations that the Syrian government may have used chemical weapons against civilians. Just 31% of Likely U.S. Voters think the United States should provide increased military assistance to protect the citizens of Syria if it is confirmed that the Syrian government used chemical weapons. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that slightly more (37%) remain opposed to increased U.S. military assistance even if the use of chemical weapons is confirmed, while 33% are undecided. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 1,000 Likely Voters was conducted on August 23-24, 2013 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
August 26, 2013
34% Give Current U.S. Health Care System Positive Ratings
Most voters continue to have an unfavorable opinion of the health care law, and believe it will increase the nation’s deficit and drive up health care costs.
Forty-one percent (41%) of Likely Voters have at least a somewhat favorable impression of the health care law, while 54% view it unfavorable, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey. This includes 20% with a Very Favorable opinion of the law and 39% with a Very Unfavorable one. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 1,000 Likely Voters was conducted on August 23-24, 2013 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
August 25, 2013
56% Expect Higher Interest Rates In a Year
Most Americans continue to expect higher interest rates next year as the number who say they are paying higher rates than last year is at a recent high.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 56% of American Adults think interest rates will be higher in a year, the highest level of pessimism in over two years. From July 2009 to early May 2011, this finding generally remained in the mid-to-high 50s but stayed in the 40s over the past couple years.
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Most Americans continue to expect higher interest rates next year as the number who say they are paying higher rates than last year is at a recent high.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 56% of American Adults think interest rates will be higher in a year, the highest level of pessimism in over two years. From July 2009 to early May 2011, this finding generally remained in the mid-to-high 50s but stayed in the 40s over the past couple years.
Just five percent (5%) expect lower rates in a year, while one-in-four (26%) expects them to stay about the same, the lowest since February 2011. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The national survey of 1,000 Likely Voters was conducted on August 21-22, 2013 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
August 24, 2013
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending August 23, 2013
The tragic events in the Middle East and the sentencing of a former soldier who leaked classified documents has put the spotlight on U.S. foreign policy this week.
Following deadly clashes in Egypt between the military and supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi, 54% of voters said the United States should not continue military and financial aid to the embattled nation. Eighteen percent (18%) said U.S. aid to Egypt should continue.
August 23, 2013
59% Say Their Home is Worth More Now Than When They Bought It
Most homeowners are confident that they know what their home is worth in today’s market, and more now say it’s worth more than when they bought it.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 79% of homeowners are at least somewhat confident that they know how much their home is worth, including 41% who are Very Confident. That’s up from 75% in June, the lowest level of confidence to date. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 719 U.S. Homeowners nationwide was conducted on August 20-21, 2013 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 4 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Fieldwork for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
August 23, 2013
Voters Favor Choices for Prayer, Uniforms, Calendar in Schools
Most voters continue to think parents should be able to choose between schools based on such things as uniforms, prayer and how long the school year lasts.
Seventy-seven percent (77%) of Likely Voters now believe a parent should have a choice between sending their children to a school that allows prayer and a school that does not, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey. Sixteen percent (16%) disagree. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 1,000 Likely Voters nationwide was conducted on August 21-22, 2013 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
August 23, 2013
Stop and Frisk Doesn't Target Minorities, It Protects Them By Michael Barone
New York City seems on the verge of making the same mistake that Detroit made 40 years ago. The mistake is to abolish the NYPD practice referred to as stop and frisk.
August 23, 2013
51% Believe Manning Should Have to Serve Entire Sentence
Chelsea Manning, formerly known as Bradley, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for releasing classified government documents to the website WikiLeaks. A plurality of voters says that punishment is about right and half believe there shouldn’t be a possibility of parole.
Forty-two percent (42%) of Likely Voters believe the 35-year sentence handed down to Manning is about right, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. But one in three voters (32%) says the sentence is not severe enough. Nineteen percent (19%) consider the punishment too severe. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
It should be noted that Rasmussen Reports conducted the poll prior to Manning announcing she identifies as a female and used her original name in the question wording.
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The national survey of 1,000 Likely Voters was conducted on August 21-22, 2013 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
August 23, 2013
An NSA Drama Goes Crackpot By Froma Harrop
Journalist Glenn Greenwald's partner was detained at London's Heathrow Airport for nine hours -- no waterboarding or electric shocks, just pointed questions and confiscation of David Michael Miranda's computer gear. That prompted Greenwald to threaten Britain with more of his writings.
August 23, 2013
80% Are Paying More For Groceries Than a Year Ago
Most Americans are still paying more for groceries than they were last year and remain concerned about inflation.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows that 80% of American Adults now say they are paying more for groceries today than they were a year ago. Only 12% say they are paying less. These findings have changed little in recent years, though the number reporting higher grocery bills is at its lowest since July 2010. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 1,000 American Adults was conducted on August 18-19, 2013 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
