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August 4, 2007

Generic Congressional Ballot: Democrats 47% Republicans 37%

If the Congressional Election were held today, 47% of American voters say they would vote for the Democrat in their district while 37% would opt for the Republican.

August 1, 2007

By 21% Margin, Voters Trust Democrats More on Health Care

Democrats continue to enjoy double-digit advantages over Republicans when it comes to issues like Health Care and Social Security.

August 1, 2007

Number of Democrats Falls to New Low, Republicans Decline Too

During the month of July, the number of people identifying themselves as Democrats fell for the fifth straight month.

July 29, 2007

Just 54% Consider American Society Generally Fair and Decent

A Rasmussen Reports tracking poll measuring broad perceptions of American society and foreign affairs finds that only 54% of likely voters now view our society as generally fair and decent.

July 26, 2007

16% Say Congress Doing Good or Excellent Job

Public opinion of Congress remains near the lowest levels every recorded. Just 16% of American voters now say that Congress is doing a Good (13%) or an Excellent (3%) job.

July 21, 2007

War on Terror: Pessimism Increasing as 36% Say Terrorists Are Winning

Already-pessimistic Americans have grown slightly more so about our ability to defeat the terrorist threat.

July 18, 2007

Congressional Ballot: Democrats 46% Republicans 37%

If the Congressional Election were held today, 46% of American voters say they would currently vote for the Democrat in their district while 37% would pull the voting lever for a Republican.

July 12, 2007

Pessimism Growing: Just One Third Say America's Best Days Lie Ahead

Confirming a growing trend of pessimism, only 33% of likely voters across the United States believe the country's best days are ahead of us.

July 6, 2007

40% Give Supreme Court Good or Excellent Ratings

Forty percent (40%) of Americans say the U.S. Supreme Court is doing a good or an excellent job.

July 3, 2007

46% Say Congress Doing Poor Job, 16% Say Good or Excellent

Just 16% of American voters now say that Congress is doing a Good (14%) or an Excellent (2%) job.

July 1, 2007

Following Immigration Debate, Number of Republicans in USA Increases

During the month of June, the number of people identifying themselves as Republicans increased and the number of Democrats was little changed.

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June 27, 2007

Pessimism Growing on Iraq: 50% Give President Poor Marks on Handling the Situation

Just 27% of Americans believe that President Bush is doing a good or an excellent job handling the situation in Iraq.

June 24, 2007

Generic Congressional Ballot: Democrats Lead by 12

If the Congressional Election were held today, 46% of American voters say they would currently vote for the Democrat in their district while 34% would pull the voting lever for a Republican.

June 13, 2007

19% Say Congress Doing Good or Excellent Job

Just 19% of American voters believe that Congress is doing a good or an excellent job. That’s down from 26% a month ago and just four points above the ratings given to the Republican Congress on Election night 2006.

June 7, 2007

48% Say U.S. Safer Now Than Before 9/11

Just 28% of Likely Voters now believe that history will judge the U.S. mission in Iraq a success

June 4, 2007

Congressional Ballot: Democrats 45% Republicans 38%

Forty-five percent (45%) of American voters say they would currently vote for the Democrat in their district while 38% would pull the voting lever for a Republican.

June 1, 2007

Number of Republicans in U.S. Hits New Low, Number of Democrats Also Decline

For the fourth straight month, the number of people identifying themselves as Republicans has decreased.

May 18, 2007

Congress Ratings Improve: 26% Say Good or Excellent

Twenty-six percent (26%) of American voters believe that Congress is doing a good or an excellent job.

May 11, 2007

War on Terror Update: Just 28% Believe Iraq Mission will Succeed

Just 28% of Likely Voters now believe that history will judge the U.S. mission in Iraq a success.

May 7, 2007

Democrats Lead By 11 in Congressional Ballot Poll

Forty-seven percent (47%) say they would currently vote for the Democrat in their district while 36% would pull the voting lever for a Republican.