Pop diva Britney Spears and “The Simple Life” star Paris are both viewed unfavorably by 71% of American adults. Hilton, who was arrested for a DUI in September, is viewed favorably by a mere 12%, essentially unchanged from our previous survey.
As the hurricane season begins, 33% of American adults believe the U.S. is better prepared this year than last year.
Seventy-three percent (73%) of Americans have read, seen or hear about recent stories about Rosie O’Donnell’s early departure from her latest TV venture--“The View.”
This Memorial Day, 76% of Americans have a favorable opinion of the U.S. military. Just 14% have an unfavorable opinion. The celebrations hit close to home for millions of Americans. Sadly, 30% know someone who has given their life while serving the country.
Finalists Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis will get one last chance to impress the American public and walk away with the title of American Idol and a recording contract.
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.
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.
A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 36% believe Blake Lewis should leave the show after this week’s round.
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.
Seventy-seven percent (77%) of adult Americans are at least somewhat confident that their grocery food is safe, but only 27% are Very Confident.
Don Imus, the recently fired CBS radio host, is viewed favorably by 24% of Americans and unfavorably by 51%. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey found that Imus has lower ratings among women and older Americans.
Half (50%) of American adults believe that those who earn twice as much as they do pay less than twice as much in taxes. Just 7% believe that those who earn more pay more than their pro rata share while 19% believe that those who earn twice as much pay twice as much. Twenty-four percent (24%) are not sure.
As Christians prepare to celebrate Easter, a general belief in the basics of Christianity remains strong in the United States.
Eight percent (8%) of American voters would definitely vote for The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart if he was on the ballot in 2008.
The emergence of online video is increasing the gap between the Internet community and those who don’t go online.
Twenty-eight percent (28%) of college basketball fans believe the Ohio State Buckeyes, led by freshman center Greg Oden will take their first NCAA Men’s Basketball title since 1960.
Former Vice President Al Gore (D) received a warm welcome on Capitol Hill last week for his testimony on the environment and Global Warming. However, while he is now an Academy Award winner and celebrity activist, just 24% of Americans consider Gore an expert on Global Warming.
Spring is officially here! As flowers bloom and Easter emerges, 29% of American adults declared springtime as their favorite season. However, summer sprung ahead of spring as 31% percent named the steamy months of summer as their favorite season.
The emergence of online video is increasing the gap between the Internet community and those who don’t go online. While 24% of Americans rarely or never go online, a Rasmussen Reports survey found that 29% of American adults watched online video within the last week.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Just 7% of Americans consider the March 17 celebration one of the nation’s most important holidays, but 47% say they will wear green in honor of the occasion. Twenty-six percent (26%) say they’ll have a drink to commemorate the holiday and 18% will attend a St. Patrick’s Day party. Not surprisingly, more young adults will toast the holiday than their elders.
