57% Say Social Security Needs to Be Fixed
When the new Congress convenes under Democratic control in January, it will face a challenge on Social Security that has remained unsolved for a generation.
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December 11, 2006
December 8, 2006
Presidential Advisors: 62% View Laura Bush Positively
Throughout history, each president has relied on a cadre of advisors to guide his decisions and help chart his policy course and President George W. Bush is no different. As his presidency enters its final two years, Rasmussen Reports surveyed 1,000 likely voters to gauge their opinions of some of his closest advisors.
December 8, 2006
Election 2008: Romney Trails Obama and Edwards
In potential head-to-head match-ups of likely contenders for the 2008 presidency, Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (R) trails both Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) and former North Carolina Senator John Edwards (D) by double digits.
December 7, 2006
Congressional Approval: 13% Good or Excellent
Election 2006 was a referendum on President Bush and the GOP Congress. As Election Day dawned, just 15% of Americans rated the performance of the GOP Congress as good or excellent.
December 7, 2006
Immigration Reform: Securing the Border is Priority
Election 2006 brought a lot of change to American politics, but little has changed on the issue of immigration. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of voters continue to believe that securing the borders is more important than legalizing the status of undocumented workers already in the country.
December 7, 2006
Election 2008: Gingrich Trails Kerry and Gore
Massachusetts Senator John Kerry (D) would beat former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R) should the two square off in the 2008 presidential campaign. A recent Rasmussen Reports survey shows Kerry topping Gingrich 47% to 38%.
December 7, 2006
46% Say America's Best Days Have Come and Gone
Pessimism about America’s future is growing. The latest Rasmussen Reports tracking poll finds that just 38% of Americans now believe the nation’s best days best days remain ahead of us.
December 6, 2006
New Republican Leaders Unknown to Public
When Congress convenes for its new session in January, it will do so with several new leaders at the forefront. On the Republican side of the aisle, the new leaders are generally unknown to the public
December 6, 2006
Election 2008: Kerry Trails Giuliani and McCain
Arizona Senator John McCain (R) leads Massachusetts Senator John Kerry (D) 53% to 36% in a hypothetical Election 2008 match-up.
December 6, 2006
64% Favor Removing “Almost All U.S. Troops from Iraq”
The Iraq Study Group delivered a long-awaited report to official Washington and called for a fundamental change in U.S. strategy. There is broad public support for one of the bi-partisan panel’s key recommendations—reducing the number of U.S. combat forces in Iraq.
December 5, 2006
Dem Congress May Benefit from Low Expectations
When Democrats formally take control of Congress in January, they may benefit from one of the most important tactical advantages in the political world—low expectations.
December 5, 2006
Election 2008: John McCain (R) Leads Clinton (D)
John McCain (R) now holds a four-point advantage over Hillary Clinton (D) in the Election 2008 race for the White House. Rudy Giuliani (R) has opened a five-point lead over Clinton, 48% to 43%.
December 5, 2006
2008 Presidential Primaries: Clinton & Obama Lead Dems
A pair of New York politicians lead the early primary polling for Election 2008. Senator Hillary Clinton (D) now attracts 34% support from Democratic and Democratic-leaning voters. On the GOP side, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) is on top with 31% support.
December 5, 2006
Election 2008: Gingrich Trails Clinton, Obama
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R) trails the two Democratic front-runners in a Rasmussen Reports Election 2008 poll.
November 30, 2006
52% View Pelosi As Liberal
Typically, Congressional leaders are little known to voters nationwide. But, that’s not the case with Nancy Pelosi.
November 28, 2006
Election 2008: Vilsack (D) Trails McCain (R)
Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack (D) has his sights set on the White House, but few Americans have their eyes on Tom Vilsack. A Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,000 Likely Voters found that 61% of Americans don’t know enough about him to form an opinion.
November 27, 2006
48% Expect More Partisan Bickering in New Congress
When Democrats take control of Congress in January, they will benefit from low expectations among the general public. Despite talk of bipartisanship by top politicians, only 37% expect to see more bipartisan compromise.
November 27, 2006
Democrats Have Edge on Issues
When it comes to the issues of taxes and abortion, Democrats hold a very modest advantage over Republicans. However, on health care, Social Security, and education, voters trust Democrats more than Republicans by a double-digit margin.
November 22, 2006
Incoming RNC Chair Martinez Largely Unknown
When U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez assumes the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee in January, he’ll do so as a political figure who is largely unknown by the general American voting public.
November 21, 2006
Election 2008: Edwards Trails Giuliani & McCain
John Edwards, the Democrats’ Vice Presidential nominee in 2004, is one of four Democrats currently reaching double digits of voter support for the party’s top slot in 2008, but he trails Republican front-runners Rudy Giuliani and John McCain
