69% Say Price of Gas Impacting Vacation Plans
Sixty-nine percent (69%) of Americans say that the price of gasoline has impacted their summer vacation plans.
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May 28, 2008
71% of Adults Believe Gas Prices Will Hit $5/Gallon Before End of Summer
A recent Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 71% of adults believe that the price of gas is at least somewhat likely to reach $5 a gallon before the end of the summer. Just 21% say it is unlikely to reach the $5 mark.
May 26, 2008
Memorial Day: 48% Will Take Time to Honor Those Who Have Given Their Life
On Memorial Day, 2008, 36% of Americans report knowing a relative or close friend who has given their life while serving in the U.S. military. Thirty-seven percent (37%) report knowing someone serving in Iraq at this time.
May 20, 2008
American Idol Fans Split on Who They Think Will Win This Year's Competition
With just one episodes to go, most (51%) American Idol fans have made it clear that David Cook should win this year’s competition.
May 16, 2008
Despite Recent Tragedy, Most Adults Oppose Banning Horse Racing
On May 3, the Kentucky Derby was marked with tragedy when second-place finisher Eight Belles fell to the ground with two broken ankles and was euthanized on the track. The Derby’s 2006 Champion, Barbaro, suffered the same fate after a breakdown at that year’s Preakness.
May 14, 2008
40% Believe Cook Should Be Crowned the Next American Idol
With one week remaining in American Idol’s seventh season, a plurality (43%) of fans believe that singer-songwriter Syesha Mercado should be the next contestant eliminated.
May 10, 2008
64% Say Being Mom is Most Important Role for a Woman to Fill
Thirty-one percent (31%) of Americans say that Mothers’ Day is one of the nation’s most important holidays. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that only 8% believe it’s one of the least important while most—59%--place it somewhere in between.
May 8, 2008
Rockstar? By Susan Estrich
Rockstar is the name of the company that is rolling wheelbarrows of money to the bank this week, projected to rack up something on the order of $400 million in revenue from the sale of six million copies of its newest video game sensation, Grand Theft Auto IV.
May 7, 2008
64% Say Being a Teacher is One of America’s Most Important Jobs
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 64% of adults believe being a teacher is one of the most important jobs in our country today. A fifth of adults (20%) disagree. Sixty-nine percent (69%) of women along with 59% of men.
May 4, 2008
54% Say Push for Alternative Energy Sources Driving Up Food Prices
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 54% of American adults believe that the push for alternative energy sources is driving up food prices.
April 29, 2008
American Idol Fans Say Castro Should Be the Next to Go
With just five contestants remaining, American Idol fans already have their picks on who should be eliminated and who will win the competition.
April 24, 2008
Most Adults Say Libraries and Books Still Relevant in the Digital Era
Just over half of adults (52%) say it is more important for children to learn to do research using the internet than libraries.
April 21, 2008
24% To Celebrate Earth Day
On April 22, 24% of Americans say they will do something to celebrate Earth Day. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 64% have no such plans.
April 21, 2008
61% Concerned About Airline Safety
Despite safety concerns, just 33% of all adults believe that the industry needs more government regulation.
April 16, 2008
Those Who Feel Good About Their Finances More Likely to Attend Church
Among Americans who believe their personal finances are getting better, 67% say that faith and religion are Very Important in their lives. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey also found that, among those whose finances are getting worse, 55% consider faith and religion that important.
April 10, 2008
31% Say Bush Should Boycott Olympic Ceremonies
Thirty-one percent (31%) of American voters believe President Bush should boycott the opening ceremonies for the Olympic Games this summer in Beijing.
April 2, 2008
51% Say High Gas Prices Have Big Lifestyle Impact
At a time when gas prices are reaching record high averages nationwide, many are feeling the financial squeeze.
March 25, 2008
The Presidential Race Has Everyone’s Attention
This year’s presidential election, marked by a lengthy and ruthless pursuit of the nomination by the Democratic candidates, has captured nearly everybody’s attention.
March 22, 2008
As Christians Prepare to Celebrate Easter, 76% Believe Jesus Rose from the Dead
A recent Rasmussen Reports survey found that 83% of American adults believe the person known to history as Jesus Christ actually walked the earth around two-thousand years ago.
March 19, 2008
28% Say Spring is Favorite Time of Year
As spring is officially set to begin this week, 28% say the upcoming season is their favorite time of year. That’s similar to the 33% who label summer as their favorite season and identical to the 28% who name the fall as their best months.
