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January 11, 2008

57% Want Troops Home from Iraq Within Year

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 57% of Americans would like to see U.S. troops brought home from Iraq within a year. That’s down from 63% a week ago and matches results from our survey conducted two weeks ago.

January 10, 2008

Rasmussen Markets Feature: Richardson Dropping Out, Who’s Next?

As Bill Richardson ends his Presidential bid, Rasmussen Markets data suggests that expectations are high for others to follow him in the near future.

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January 9, 2008

13% Say Congress Doing Good or Excellent Job

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows that just 1% of likely voters give Congress an excellent rating and 12% say the legislature has done a good job. Forty-nine percent (49%) give congress a poor rating.

January 9, 2008

Market Update: What a Difference New Hampshire Makes

At 7:00 a.m. Eastern, on the morning after her victory in New Hampshire, Rasmussen Markets data shows that Senator Hillary Clinton is once again considered the Democratic frontrunner.

January 7, 2008

New Hampshire: McCain 32% Romney 31%

John McCain is facing an unusual two-front challenge as he seeks to hang on to a narrow lead in New Hampshire’s Republican Presidential Primary. He is competing with Mitt Romney for votes in the Republican Primary.

January 7, 2008

New Hampshire: Obama 38% Clinton 28%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in New Hampshire, released Monday morning, shows Barack Obama continuing to enjoy a double digit lead in New Hampshire.

January 6, 2008

New Hampshire: McCain 32% Romney 30%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in New Hampshire shows John McCain earning 32% of the vote while Mitt Romney attracts 30%.

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January 6, 2008

43% Believe U.S. and Allies Winning War on Terror

The latest Rasmussen Reports tracking poll finds that 43% of Americans now say the U.S. and its allies are winning the War on Terror. While that’s down slightly from 47% a month ago, it’s the third straight month at 43% or above. That hasn’t happened since the three months ending in January 2006.

January 6, 2008

Market Update: Markets See Obama as Democratic Frontrunner

Data from the Rasmussen Markets suggests that Barack Obama is the new frontrunner for the Democratic nomination.

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January 5, 2008

New Hampshire: McCain 31% Romney 26%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in New Hampshire shows John McCain leading Mitt Romney by five percentage points.

January 5, 2008

New Hampshire: Obama 37% Clinton 27%

Barack Obama, fresh from his victory in Iowa, now holds a ten point lead over Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire.

January 4, 2008

Unaffiliated Voters Often Trust Democrats Over Republicans; Domestic Concerns Trump Foreign Policy

Voters continue to trust Democrats more than Republicans on most key issues, according to the latest data from a Rasmussen Reports tracking poll.

January 4, 2008

There Are No National Frontrunners

On the morning after the Iowa caucuses, the victories of Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee have created a political world without frontrunners.

January 3, 2008

Market Update: Iowa Shakes Up the Race

Immediate reaction to the results from Iowa has shaken up both the Republican and Democratic races for the White House.

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January 1, 2008

Partisan Trends: Number of Republicans in U.S. Increases in December to Two-Year High

The number of Americans who consider themselves to be Republicans jumped nearly two percentage points in December to 34.2%. That’s the largest market share for the Republican brand in nearly two years, since January 2006.

December 14, 2007

Generic Congressional Ballot: Democrats 46% Republicans 36%

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that, if the Congressional Election were held today, 46% of American voters say they would vote for the Democrat in their district and 36% would opt for the Republican.

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December 9, 2007

60% Say American Society Fair and Decent, 28% Disagree

Sixty percent (60%) of likely voters believe that American society is generally fair and decent. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 28% disagree and say society is generally unfair and discriminatory.On this question, there are significant partisan and demographic differences.

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December 2, 2007

Partisan Identification: 37.4% Democrat 32.5% Republican

During the month of November, 37.4% of Americans considered themselves to be Democrats, 32.5% said they were Republicans, and 30.2% were not affiliated with either major party.

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December 2, 2007

23% Say United States Heading in Right Direction

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 23% of American voters believe the United States is heading in the right direction. That’s up two points since September, but 71% still believe the nation has gotten off on the wrong track.

November 29, 2007

Confidence in War on Terror Near Highest Level of Bush’s Second Term

Confidence in the War on Terror increased for the fourth straight month in November and is now near the highest level of President Bush’s second term in office.