A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 49% of Likely U.S. Voters agree that protesters arrested during the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol are being held as “political prisoners.”
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Voters Blame Biden, Not Trump, for Taliban Takeover
Most voters aren’t buying President Joe Biden’s attempt to shift the blame for the Taliban’s sudden takeover of Afghanistan. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 51% of Likely U.S. Voters say Biden is more to blame for the Taliban taking over Afghanistan, while 38% say former President Trump is more to blame.
Majority of Voters Say Bill Clinton Is a Sexual Predator
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that just 24% of Likely U.S. Voters consider Clinton a victim of his political opponents. Fifty-three percent (53%) describe the ex-president as a sexual predator instead.
Trump-Bashing May Backfire on Democrats
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 43% of Likely U.S. Voters think there is too much Trump-bashing going on in the popular culture today.
Voters More Likely to See Mueller Probe As Partisan Witch Hunt
Following Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s invasion of the office and home of President Trump’s personal lawyer, voters increasingly believe Mueller’s probe is politically biased.
Americans Blame Government More than Guns for Florida Massacre
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 54% of American Adults believe the failure of government agencies to respond to numerous warning signs from the prospective killer is more to blame for the mass shooting. Thirty-three percent (33%) attribute the deaths more to a lack of adequate gun control.
25% Say States Should Have the Right to Secede
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 26% of American Adults think sections of individual states have the right to secede and form a new state.
Poll: Most Voters Say Fake News Is Big Problem
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 65% of Likely U.S. Voters consider fake news a big problem, with 42% who say it’s a Very Big one.
Voters Don’t See Manafort Charges Leading to Trump
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 50% of Likely U.S. Voters consider it unlikely that Mueller’s charges against Paul Manafort and a close business associate will lead to criminal charges against Trump, including 23% who say it’s Not At All Likely.
Poll Finds Megyn Kelly Not a Fan Favorite
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that just 28% of American Adults have at least a somewhat favorable opinion of Kelly, a former Fox News anchor who made the switch to NBC News earlier this year.
Voters Don’t See a Problem with USA Chant
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that just 12% of Likely U.S. Voters consider the chanting of the phrase “USA” at public events an expression of intolerance against those not from the United States.
Most Voters Welcome Trump’s Outreach to Congressional Democrats
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 66% of Likely U.S. Voters say it is good for the country if Trump works with congressional Democrats to advance his agenda.
61% Say It’s Time for Hillary to Retire
Hillary Clinton is back today with a new book, “What Happened,” to further explain why Donald Trump is president instead of her. But most voters still don’t buy her excuses and think it’s time for her to step off the national stage.
47% Say Media Are a Roadblock for Trump
Nearly half of voters feel that the media is actively trying to block President Donald Trump from passing his agenda — a stark contrast to how voters felt in the Obama years.
Voters Side with Trump in Defense of Historic Monuments
Fifty percent of Likely U.S. Voters agree with Trump’s Twitter tweet that it is “sad to see the history and culture of our great country being ripped apart with the removal of our beautiful statues and monuments.” The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 37% disagree, while 12% are undecided.
Voters Strongly Defend Washington, Jefferson, Lessons of the Past
Despite calls by some politicians and the media for erasing those connected to slavery from U.S. history, it looks like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson are going to be with us awhile longer. Voters strongly believe it’s better to learn from the past than erase it.
More Americans Than Ever Are Optimistic About Economic Opportunity in America
With the Dow closing at new highs this week and unemployment down, Americans are more confident than they have been in years that it’s possible for just about anyone to find a job – and even get rich – in America. A new Rasmussen Reports survey finds that 63% of American Adults think it’s possible for anyone who wants to work to find a job in this country.
Voters Think Media Have Too Much Control Over Government
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 50% of Likely U.S. Voters believe the media has too much power and influence over government decisions.
Voters Favor Smaller Government Over Larger, More Involved One
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A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 57% of Likely U.S. Voters would prefer a smaller government with fewer services and lower taxes over a larger, more active government with more services and higher taxes. That’s up from 52% in March.
Support Grows for Military Response to North Korea
Voters here strongly believe world leaders need to confront North Korea with military force if necessary to end the rogue communist nation’s push for nuclear weapons. But a growing number say the United States should go it alone if necessary.
Voters Support Barring Immigrants from Welfare for Five Years
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 62% of Likely U.S. Voters favor barring new immigrants to the United States from receiving welfare benefits for at least five years
Half of US Voters Approve of Trump’s Performance
This is the first time the president’s overall approval rating has hit the 50% mark since late April.
Americans Recognize the Importance of the Police
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that most American Adults (70%) rate the performance of the police in the area where they live as good or excellent.