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May 21, 2007

Bush Ratings Tumble When Immigration Dominates the News

Each time immigration reform dominates the news. President Bush’s Job Approval ratings tumble to new lows.

May 21, 2007

49% Say Obama May Be Next President

Forty-nine percent (49%) of Americans say it’s Somewhat or Very Likely that Barack Obama will be elected President in 2008.

May 21, 2007

Americans Cautiously Optimistic About France

Forty-three percent (43%) believe that France and the U.S. will become closer allies following the election of Nicolas Sarkozy as President of France.

May 21, 2007

23% Agree with Pope on Denying Communion to Pro-Choice Politicians

Pope Benedict XVI is viewed favorably by 44% of American adults and unfavorably by 26%. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey found that 30% have no opinion one way or the other.

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May 21, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary: Clinton 35% Obama 25%

New York Senator Hillary Clinton has a double-digit solid lead over all challengers in her quest for the Democratic Presidential nomination.

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 17, 2007

Clinton Leads Both Thompson and Romney by Three Points

Senator & Former First Lady Hillary Clinton leads actor and former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson by three percentage points.

May 16, 2007

US Postal Service Gets Favorable Reviews Despite Higher Price of Stamps

The U.S. Postal Service is holding its own in the era of e-mail and instant messaging—at least in the court of public opinion.

May 16, 2007

Election 2008: Edwards (D) 47% Giuliani (R) 45%

John Edwards leads Rudy Giuliani by only two points, 47% to 45%.

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May 15, 2007

Despite More Awareness Women Have Less Life Insurance Than Men

When it comes to safeguarding a family's financial future, women have less life insurance coverage than men despite more awareness, according to a new survey by COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services.

May 15, 2007

2008 Republican Presidential Primary: Giuliani 25% McCain 18% Thompson 15%

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani continues to lead the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.

May 14, 2007

Idol Fans Say They're Ready for Blake Lewis to Leave

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 36% believe Blake Lewis should leave the show after this week’s round.

May 14, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary: Clinton 35% Obama 33%

For the fourth time in five weeks, a survey of Likely Democratic Primary Voters shows Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama within two points of each other.

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 10, 2007

56% Support Enforcement Only Immigration Approach

Fifty-six percent (56%) of American adults favor an enforcement-only approach to immigration reform.

May 9, 2007

Obama Neck-and-Neck with Giuliani

Barack Obama is within a single point of Rudy Giuliani.

May 9, 2007

Mother's Day: 66% Say Being a Mother the Most Important Role to Fill

Sixty-six percent (66%) of American adults say that being a mother is the most important role for a woman to fill in today’s world. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 20% disagree.

May 8, 2007

58% Say Competitive Third Party Good for USA

Fifty-eight percent (58%) of American adults say it would be good for the United States to have a truly competitive third political party.

May 8, 2007

2008 Republican Presidential Primary: Giuliani 25% McCain 17% Thompson 16%

The race for the Republican Presidential nomination is getting closer. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani remains on top, but his lead has fallen to single digits.

May 7, 2007

Few Americans Paying Attention to DC Madam Story

The DC Madam and her phone records with 10,000 clients has created quite a stir in the nation’s capitol.