Most Say ‘No’ to More Public Anti-Trump Role for Obama
Former President Obama is reportedly planning a more visible stand against President Trump and the GOP to protect his legacy, but most voters think that’s a bad idea.
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March 9, 2017
March 8, 2017
Did Obama Wiretap Trump? Voters React
The 50-50 nation marches on. Republicans and Trump supporters in general strongly suspect that the Obama administration was wiretapping the Trump campaign last year; Democrats and Trump opponents strongly disagree. While the director of the FBI has reportedly disputed President Trump’s wiretapping claim, a lot of voters are wondering about the FBI’s impartiality.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 44% of all Likely U.S. Voters consider it likely the Obama administration tapped telephones in Trump Tower during last year’s presidential campaign, with 26% who say it’s Very Likely. Fifty-three percent (53%) view that claim as unlikely, including 40% who say it’s Not At All Likely. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
March 8, 2017
What to Cut - Defense? Entitlements?
Voters have long been fans of smaller government and less spending. But Republicans continue to be defensive about cuts in military funding, while Democrats remain loyal to entitlements.
March 7, 2017
Major Cuts at the EPA? GOP Says Yes, Democrats Say No
To help offset his plans for expanding the military budget, President Trump is proposing major cuts at the Environmental Protection Agency. As with nearly all of his proposals, Republicans are strongly in favor, while Democrats are just as strongly opposed.
March 7, 2017
Most Don't Want Clinton to Run for Mayor of New York City
Rumors have been circulating for weeks that Hillary Clinton is eyeing a New York City mayoral run, and the recent appearance of “Hillary for Mayor” signs around the city has added fuel to the fire.
But 58% of Likely U.S. Voters don’t want to see the failed 2016 Democratic presidential candidate run for mayor of New York City. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that just 23% think Clinton should seek the mayoralty, while 19% are not sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
March 6, 2017
Voters Rate Jobs Most Important on Trump’s Agenda
Voters agree with President Trump’s emphasis on new jobs in his speech last week to Congress, and most expect him to achieve at least some of the ambitious agenda he laid out.
March 6, 2017
Most Say New Government Spending Should Be Offset By Budget Cuts
Most voters continue to expect significant government spending cuts over the next few years and agree that any new spending must be offset by budget cuts elsewhere.
March 3, 2017
Voters Urge GOP Congress to Go Slow on Trump’s Agenda
President Trump laid out his agenda in a generally well-received speech Tuesday night to Congress, but most voters don’t want Congress to rush to pass what the president has proposed.
March 3, 2017
Democrats See McCain As Better Role Model for GOP Than Trump
Republican Senator John McCain has been one of President Trump’s most vocal critics, but the majority of GOP voters aren’t listening. Most Democrats, on the other hand, like what McCain has to say.
March 2, 2017
Americans Support Statehood for Puerto Rico More than D.C.
Despite Puerto Rico’s ongoing fiscal issues, a sizable number of Americans support making the longtime U.S. commonwealth an official state. There remains far less support for granting statehood to Washington, D.C.
March 2, 2017
GOP Likes Trump Military Buildup, Democrats Don’t
President Trump’s plan for a big increase in defense spending is sweet music to the ears of his fellow Republicans but a sour note for Democrats.
March 1, 2017
41% of Republicans Say America Won’t Be Hurt If California Goes Solo
Nearly one-third of all Americans – and even more Republicans - believe the United States would be better off or not impacted if California went its own way and became a separate country.
March 1, 2017
80% Still See Gorsuch Confirmation As Likely
Despite opposition from most Senate Democrats, a sizable majority of voters continues to believe federal Judge Neil Gorsuch is likely to be the next justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
February 28, 2017
Most Say Democrats Hurt Themselves With Anti-Trump Strategy
Most voters agree that it’s bad for America and bad for the Democratic Party if Democrats continue to flat out oppose everything President Trump does. Even Democrats are conflicted about their party’s scorched earth policy.
February 27, 2017
GOP Voters Are Happier with Republicans in Congress
Just weeks into the new Congress, Republicans are a lot less critical of their congressional representatives, while Democrats are less enthusiastic about theirs.
February 24, 2017
Most Favor Trump's Litmus Test for Potential Immigrants
Most Americans favor screening out immigrants to this country who don’t share our values or a belief in our basic constitutional freedoms.
February 23, 2017
Most GOPers Favor Trump's Criticism of Media; Democrats Disagree
Critical of the press coverage he has been getting, President Trump has called some in the media "enemies of the people." Most Republicans remain angry at the media and strongly support calling out specific members of the press by name, while Democrats and unaffiliated voters are far less critical of the media than they've been in the past.
February 22, 2017
Voters Are Less Critical of Media for Publishing Secrets
Voters are a lot less critical of news organizations that publish top secret government information.
February 22, 2017
Unlike Obama, Voters Say Media No Help to Trump
If there’s one thing voters across the partisan spectrum agree on, it’s that the media isn’t trying to help President Trump. That’s a big change from the Obama years.
February 22, 2017
Most Say White House Leakers Deserve Prosecution
Following numerous leaks of secret information intended to embarrass President Trump to the news media, most voters think the leakers should be punished.
