What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending August 31, 2024
In surveys last week, this is what America told Rasmussen Reports:
- President Biden ended the polling week with a daily job approval of 44%.
- Former President Donald Trump continues to lead Vice President Kamala Harris, but the margin is now down to a mere two points.
- Most voters don’t believe state officials have done enough to prevent voting by illegal immigrants or to stop outside groups from interfering in elections.
- President Joe Biden’s handling of the war between Russia and Ukraine doesn’t get high marks from most voters, and a plurality think former President Donald Trump would do a better job than Vice President Kamala Harris.
- As the presidential election season enters its final ten weeks, many voters are skeptical of whether public polling accurately reflects the state of the campaign.
- Voters are divided over the decision by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to suspend his independent candidacy and endorse former President Donald Trump.
- Barely a quarter of Americans think the country’s public schools are doing a good or excellent job, and a solid majority approve of homeschooling.
- Republican businessman Tim Sheehy has opened a seven-point lead over Democratic Sen. Jon Tester in Montana’s closely-watched Senate race.
- Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown holds a five-point lead over Republican challenger Bernie Moreno in Ohio’s closely-watched Senate race.
- After a surge in confidence, homeowners remain optimistic about the resale value of their homes.
- Thirty-four percent (34%) of Likely U.S. Voters think the country is heading in the right direction.
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