What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending September 28, 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%.
- For the third consecutive week, former President Donald Trump holds a two-point lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in the race for the White House.
- When it comes to the issue of immigration policy, former President Donald Trump has a clear advantage over Vice President Kamala Harris.
- In the wake of a second assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, nearly two-thirds of voters expect another attempt between now and November 5.
- Parties and personalities are not the decisive factor in how most voters make their presidential choices.
- Voters overwhelmingly believe proof of citizenship should be required for voting in American elections, after Congress recently avoided a government shutdown over the issue.
- Less than six weeks before Election Day, Former President Donald Trump has a narrow lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in North Carolina, while the two are tied in Michigan, and Harris leads in Virginia.
- There’s been a surprising amount of politics about pets this year, but America’s choice is clear – dogs beat cats by a wide margin.
- Less than six weeks before Election Day, former President Donald Trump has a narrow lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in Arizona, while the two are tied in Wisconsin.
- Former President Donald Trump has a one-point lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in Nevada, while Harris leads in both Minnesota and New Mexico.
- Thirty-five percent (35%) of Likely U.S. Voters think the country is heading in the right direction.
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