55% Favor FCC Regulation of TV and Radio
Most Americans remain concerned about inappropriate content on television and radio and support continued regulation of the airwaves by the Federal Communications Commission.
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August 3, 2010
August 3, 2010
Americans Are More Open to Buying an Electric Car - Until They Know the Cost
A sizable number of Americans say they would consider buying an electric car in the next 10 years, but they are less enthusiastic when told the price tag.
August 3, 2010
54% in Illinois Favor Justice Department Action Against Sanctuary Cities
Fifty-four percent (54%) of voters in Illinois believe the Justice Department should take legal action against cities that provide sanctuary for illegal immigrants.
August 3, 2010
67% Say Disclosure of Afghanistan War Secrets Hurts U.S. National Security
The Obama administration is wrestling with the illegal disclosure on the Internet of thousands of secret documents related to the war in Afghanistan, and 67% of U.S. voters believe the release of this kind of information hurts national security.
August 3, 2010
South Carolina Senate: DeMint (R) 62%, Greene (D) 20%
Mystery man Alvin Greene has been the subject of more media coverage this election cycle than any other political candidate, but right now he trails incumbent Republican Jim DeMint by over 40 points in South Carolina’s U.S. Senate contest.
August 3, 2010
The Real Illegal Immigration Story By Froma Harrop
Arizona commands front and center stage in the national drama over illegal immigration. But the real action lies elsewhere. For those who prefer dealing with the problem in a more humane way, the news out of backstage is encouraging.
August 3, 2010
Voters Want Super-sized Government to Crash Diet By Michael Barone
Let's put government on a diet. That's what voters seem to be saying in response to the Barack Obama Democrats' vast expansion of the size and scope of government.
August 3, 2010
New York Senate: Gillibrand Still Faces Little Threat From GOP Challengers
Once considered one of the most endangered Democratic incumbents in the Senate, Kirsten Gillibrand now continues to hold sizable leads over three potential Republican opponents in her bid for reelection in New York.
August 3, 2010
67% of Political Class Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction, 84% of Mainstream Disagrees
Recent polling has shown huge gaps between the Political Class and Mainstream Americans on issues ranging from immigration to health care to the virtues of free markets.
August 2, 2010
Arizona Senate: McCain (R) 53%, Glassman (D) 34%
Incumbent Republican John McCain runs nearly 20 points ahead of his likeliest Democratic challenger, former Tucson Vice Mayor Rodney Glassman, in Arizona’s race for the U.S. Senate.
August 2, 2010
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 46%, Democrats 38%
Republican candidates hold an eight-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending Sunday, August 1, 2010.
August 2, 2010
Partisan Trends: 35.4% Democrat, 31.8% Republican
The number of Republicans in the United States slipped a point during July, while the number of unaffiliated voters gained a point. Overall, the numbers signal a high level of stability as there have been only modest shifts found throughout 2010.
August 2, 2010
Obama Approval Index Month-by-Month July 2010
When tracking President Obama’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 can be seen in the graphics below.
August 2, 2010
30% in Colorado Say They Are Tea Party Members
Thirty percent (30%) of voters in Colorado declare themselves members of the Tea Party movement. That’s well over the national average and one of the highest levels of state membership in the country.
August 2, 2010
57% Say Health Care Plan Bad For the Country, 59% Favor Repeal
Voter pessimism towards the new national health care bill has reached an all-time high, while the number of insured voters who feel it will force them to switch their coverage is up 11 points from early last month.
August 2, 2010
48% Blame Obama for Bad Economy, 47% Blame Bush
For the first time since President Obama took office, voters see his policies as equally to blame with those of President George W. Bush for the country’s current economic problems.
August 2, 2010
Colorado Governor: Tancredo’s Entry Splits GOP Vote
Tom Tancredo’s entrance into the Colorado governor’s race cuts substantially into support for the two Republican hopefuls and gives Democrat John Hickenlooper a double-digit lead. But overall support for Hickenlooper remains where it’s been for months.
August 2, 2010
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 46%, Democrats 36%
Republican candidates now hold a 10-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending Sunday, July 25, the widest gap between the two parties in several weeks.
August 2, 2010
South Carolina Governor: Haley (R) 49%, Sheheen (D) 35%
Republican Nikki Haley continues to hold a double-digit lead over Democratic State Senator Vincent Sheheen in South Carolina’s race for governor.
August 2, 2010
Pennsylvania Governor: Corbett (R) 50%, Onorato (D) 39%
Little has changed in Pennsylvania's race for governor, with Republican State Attorney General Tom Corbett earning 50% support this month against Democrat Dan Onorato.
