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                            May 28, 201255% Support Repeal of Obama’s Health Care Plan
Most voters still want to repeal President Obama’s national health care law as they have consistently in regular surveys since it was passed by Congress over two years ago.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 55% of Likely U.S. Voters at least somewhat favor repeal of the health care law while 39% are at least somewhat opposed.
Those figures include 43% who Strongly Favor repeal and 25% who are Strongly Opposed. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 1,000 Likely Voters was conducted on May 26-27, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Fieldwork for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
May 28, 2012Obama's Bain Attacks Could Backfire By Michael Barone
The ham-handed Barack Obama campaign attack ads on Mitt Romney's former firm Bain Capital have drawn a lot of ire from other Democrats.

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                            May 28, 201249% Consider Memorial Day One of the Most Important Holidays
Nearly half of Americans continue to rank Memorial Day as one of the nation’s most important holidays.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that just five percent (5%) of American Adults consider it one of the least important holidays, but 44% see it as somewhere in between. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 1,000 U.S. Adults was conducted on May 23-24, 2012 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.

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                            May 27, 201245% Have Close Friend or Relative Who Died Serving Country
As Americans this Memorial Day weekend remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, many adults nationwide will be remembering someone they knew personally. A sizable number also personally know someone who is currently serving in Afghanistan.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of American Adults shows that 45% have a close friend or relative who has given his or her life while serving in the military. Forty percent (40%) have close friends or relatives currently serving in Afghanistan. (To see survey question wording, click here.) 
The survey of 1,000 Adults was conducted on May 23-24, 2012 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.

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                            May 27, 201255% Favor Welcoming Immigration Policy
Most voters continue to support a welcoming immigration policy but still feel the focus of immigration reform should be on gaining control of the border. 
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 55% of Likely U.S. Voters agree that the goal of immigration policy should be to keep out only national security threats, criminals and those who come to the United States to live off its welfare system. Twenty-nine percent (29%) disagree, while 16% are not sure.  (To see survey question wording, click here.)
The national survey of 1,000 Likely Voters was conducted on May 22-23, 2012 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.

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                            May 26, 2012Americans Support Health Insurance Discounts for Healthy Lifestyles
Americans believe those who strive to live a healthy lifestyle should be rewarded for it with discounts on their health insurance. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 72% of Adults think health insurance companies should be allowed to offer discounts to non-smokers. Just 17% disagree, while 11% are not sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.) The survey of 1,000 Adults nationwide was conducted on May 21-22, 2012 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.

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                            May 26, 2012What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls  -- The Week Ending May 26, 2012
The Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer for many Americans, and it’s a good time to take stock of where the nation’s at.
First, there’s the size of government. Sixty-four percent (64%) of Likely U.S. Voters prefer a government with fewer services and lower taxes over one with more services and higher taxes. That's consistent with findings in regular surveys for years. Just 25% prefer a government with more services and higher taxes.
May 25, 2012Indiana:  Romney 48%, Obama 42%
Mitt Romney holds a six-point lead over President Obama in a head-to-head matchup in Indiana. 
A new Rasmussen Reports online survey of Likely Voters in the state finds Romney earning 48% of the vote to Obama’s 42%.  Five percent (5%) prefers some other candidate, and another five percent (5%) are undecided.  (To see survey question wording, click here.)
It is important to note that this survey was conducted entirely online. Survey participants were selected at random from a panel provided by a third party. This Indiana survey of 600 Likely Voters was conducted May 23-24, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. Fieldwork for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC.
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May 25, 2012Indiana Senate: Mourdock (R) 42%, Donnelly (D) 42%
Rasmussen Reports’ first look at the U.S. Senate race in Indiana shows Democratic Congressman Joe Donnelly and Tea Party-backed Treasurer Richard Mourdock in a tie.
Both men draw 42% support from Likely Voters in Indiana, according to a new statewide survey. Two percent (2%) prefer some other candidate while 14% are undecided. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
It is important to note that this survey was conducted entirely online. Survey participants were selected at random from an panel provided by a third party. This Indiana survey of 600 Likely Voters was conducted May 23-24, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC.

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                            May 25, 201258% Concerned Efforts To Identify Illegal Immigrants Will Violate Civil Rights
While voters remain concerned that efforts to deport illegal immigrants will inadvertently lead to civil rights violations, a majority still disagrees with granting automatic citizenship to children of illegal immigrants born in the United States. 
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 58% of Likely U.S. Voters are at least somewhat concerned that efforts to identify and deport illegal immigrants will also end up violating the civil rights of some U.S. citizens, including 24% who are Very Concerned.  Thirty-eight percent (38%) are not concerned a citizens' rights will be violated in this process, with 10% who are Not At All Concerned.  (To see survey question wording, click here.)
The national survey of 1,000 Likely Voters was conducted on May 22-23, 2012 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.

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                            May 25, 201232% View ‘Help’ from Government As Frightening Thought
Ronald Reagan would be disappointed, but most voters, including the majority of Republicans, don’t agree with his definition of the nine most frightening words in the English language.
In fact, just 32% of Likely U.S. Voters agree that the most frightening words you could hear are “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 54% do not believe those are the most frightening words they could hear, while another 14% are not sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 1,000 Likely Voters nationwide was conducted on May 20-21, 2012 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.
May 25, 2012Where's the 'Beef'? Clinton's Answer to Romney Snark By Joe Conason
For Mitt Romney, the president's greatest vulnerability seems to be that Barack Obama is no Bill Clinton -- and he is seeking to exploit that perception in his public speeches attacking the incumbent. On Tuesday, the presumptive GOP nominee drew the contrast for an audience in Iowa, harking back to a famous Clinton speech in 1996.

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                            May 25, 2012'Austerity' Talk Is Just Political Cover for More Government Spending By Scott Rasmussen
The entire debate is clouded by a refusal of political leaders to talk honestly about spending. The air is filled with talk of brutal spending cuts in financially troubled Europe, but Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center, a pro-free market U.S. think tank, has shown that to be a lie.

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                            May 24, 2012New High: 42% Say They Are Overweight
Forty-two percent (42%) of American adults now admit to being overweight, the highest finding yet. But most still rate their overall health positively.
This new finding is up from the previous two years, when 35% claimed to be overweight. In July 2009, 41% said the same.
 
Still, 53% say they are not overweight, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
The survey of 1,000 Adults nationwide was conducted on May 21-22, 2012 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.

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                            May 24, 201256% Plan On Using All Their Vacation Time This Year
More American workers than ever plan on using all of their vacation time this year, but more are also connecting with work while they are away.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of Employed Adults shows that 56% plan to use all of their vacation time this year, while 37% do not. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The survey of 558 Working Adults was conducted on May 17-18, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 4.5 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC.

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                            May 24, 201253% Say Tax Cuts Help the Economy
Most voters continue to believe tax cuts are good for the economy and that more government spending has a negative impact. 
Fifty-three percent (53%) of Likely U.S. Voters now say tax cuts help the economy, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey.  Twenty-two percent (22%) say tax cuts hurt the economy, while 13% say they have no impact.  Twelve percent (12%) are not sure.  (To see survey question wording, click here.)
The survey of 1,000 Likely Voters was conducted on May 18-19, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Fieldwork for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.

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                            May 24, 201251% Oppose Forcing Religious Organizations To Provide Birth Control
A number of Catholic organizations including the University of Notre Dame have filed lawsuits challenging the mandate in President Obama’s health care law that they provide birth control to their employees in violation of Catholic religious beliefs. While most voters oppose this mandate, they also think it’s unlikely these Catholic institutions ultimately will shut down rather than implement the health care law.
May 24, 2012Keeping Business Honest By John Stossel
Instinctively, we look for people's motives. We need to know whom we can trust and whom we can't. We're especially skeptical of business because we know business wants our money.
May 24, 2012Bain And Our Screwed-Up Culture By Froma Harrop
We recently saluted Leslie Sabo for giving his life to save fellow soldiers in Vietnam 40 years ago. Injured after shielding a comrade with his body, the Pennsylvanian grabbed his grenade and stormed the foe's bunker. He died in the explosion. For his selflessness, America awarded Sabo the Congressional Medal of Honor.    
May 24, 2012Pennsylvania Senate: Casey (D) 48%, Smith (R) 41%
Democratic incumbent Bob Casey, Jr. holds a seven-point lead over Republican challenger Tom Smith in Rasmussen Reports’ first look at the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania.
A new telephone survey of Likely Voters in Pennsylvania finds Casey, who is seeking a second six-year term, with 48% support to Smith’s 41%. Three percent (3%) favor some other candidate in the race, and seven percent (7%) are undecided. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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This Pennsylvania survey of 500 Likely Voters was conducted May 21, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 4.5 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.