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August 12, 2015

GOP Voters On Gilmore: Jim Who?

Former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore quietly entered the crowded race for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination in late July, but GOP voters see little chance that he will be the nominee.

August 12, 2015

Should Democrats Have More Debates?

Democrats are planning to hold six debates for their 2016 presidential candidates, but at least two of the candidates – Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley - say that’s not enough.

August 12, 2015

Carly Up, Trump Down

The post-debate picture has a new contender in the top 10 of Republican presidential contenders, while the leader of the pack has taken a fall.

August 11, 2015

Has ‘The Donald’ Peaked?

Donald Trump remains the leader in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, but his support has fallen by a third over the past week-and-a-half. Carly Fiorina is now near the front of the pack.

August 11, 2015

Are Most Voters Still Clueless?

Voters feel strongly that citizens in democratic countries have a responsibility to stay informed but still doubt overwhelmingly that that's the case here in America.

August 10, 2015

Do Most Voters Want to Skimp on Their Taxes?

Donald Trump said recently that he tries to pay as little in taxes as possible, but most Americans don’t agree and insist they want to pay their fair share. The problem is most think they already are paying more than their fair share in taxes.

August 7, 2015

Voters Are Skeptical of Obama’s Latest Energy Plan

President Obama earlier this week announced an even more ambitious plan to cut carbon dioxide emissions from power plants, but voters see more costs than rewards. The president’s plan will require a 32% drop in carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 2030 and a 28% increase in the amount of power generated by renewable sources by 2025.

August 7, 2015

Are the Republicans Losing Already?

Republican presidential hopefuls brandishing their social conservative credentials at their first debate last night may already have sown the seeds of defeat.

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August 7, 2015

Are the Republicans Losing Already?

Republican presidential hopefuls brandishing their social conservative credentials at their first debate last night may already have sown the seeds of defeat.

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August 6, 2015

Biden vs. Hillary

Worried that the controversies surrounding Hillary Clinton are wounding her chances for the presidency, some Democrats have begun pushing Vice President Joe Biden’s candidacy. Democratic voters are closely divided over a Biden presidential bid, but voters in general think he’d make a better president than Clinton.

August 6, 2015

Obama vs. Congress: Politics As Usual?

President Obama and the Republican-controlled Congress don’t agree on much, but many voters still wonder what’s really fueling the tension.

August 5, 2015

Debate Time – Will Republicans Be Watching?

Much already has been made of the upcoming debates between the Republican candidates for president, but will GOP voters be tuning in? Are they ready for 20 or more debates like there were four years ago?

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August 5, 2015

Yes or No to Federal Funding of Planned Parenthood?

Voters may not approve of Planned Parenthood’s sale of the body organs of aborted babies, but are they ready to pull government funding from the group as a majority of U.S. senators attempted recently?

August 5, 2015

Rasmussen Reports Names the Debate Line-Up – Last Week

Fox News announced late yesterday the lineup for the first Republican presidential debate. Rasmussen Reports announced the same lineup last Thursday morning.

August 4, 2015

What Do Voters Think of Hillary Clinton’s Energy Plan?

Most voters like Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton’s ambitious plan to combat global warming but admit the issue isn’t of high importance to their voting decisions.

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August 3, 2015

How Big a Third-Party Threat Is Trump?

If “The Donald” loses the Republican presidential nomination and runs as a third-party candidate, he definitely could put a crimp in GOP hopes to reclaim the White House.

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July 31, 2015

Obama Says He Could Win Again - True or False?

In a recent speech criticizing African political leaders who stay too long in office, President Obama said he could win a third term if he ran for president again but acknowledged that U.S. law does not allow it. Could Obama win again?

July 31, 2015

Hey, Fellas, How ’Bout Some Teamwork?

Voters can’t make it much clearer, but apparently President Obama and Congress still don’t get the message.

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July 30, 2015

Trump Is Well Ahead As First Debate Looms

Going into the first Republican debate of the primary season next week, it looks like Donald Trump, Scott Walker and Jeb Bush are guaranteed seats.

July 30, 2015

Voters Still Have Faith in Society

Even though voters don’t have much faith that the country’s best days lie ahead, most still believe America is a good place to live.