It's the Economy: "Very Important" to 80% of Likely Voters
As the federal government acts to head off a recession, 80% of likely American voters tell Rasmussen Reports that the Economy is of top importance to them as an electoral issue.
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February 3, 2008
January 29, 2008
McCain Wins Florida, Heavily Favored to Win Nomination
John McCain won Florida’s Republican Presidential Primary and moved a giant step closer to capturing the Republican Presidential nomination.
January 29, 2008
59% Want Troops Home from Iraq Within Year
A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 59% of Americans would like to see U.S. troops brought home from Iraq within a year.
January 27, 2008
Florida: Romney 33% McCain 27%
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in Florida shows former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney earning 33% of the vote while Arizona Senator John McCain attracts 27%.
January 25, 2008
Rasmussen Markets See Romney as Debate Winner
Rasmussen Markets data suggests that Mitt Romney gained ground in Florida during last night’s televised debate. When the debate began, the market results showed Romney with a 54% chance of winning Florida’s Primary next Tuesday.
January 20, 2008
Generic Congressional Ballot: Democrats 43% Republicans 38%
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that, if the Congressional Election were held today, 43% of American voters say they would vote for the Democrat in their district and 38% would opt for the Republican
January 19, 2008
Rasmussen Markets Update: For Democrats, New Hampshire plus Nevada equals Iowa
Following her victory in Nevada, Rasmussen Markets data shows that Hillary Clinton has regained the frontrunner status she enjoyed before the Iowa caucuses.
January 19, 2008
Rasmussen Markets Update: McCain Chances of Winning Republican Nomination Tops 50%
John McCain’s victory in South Carolina has made him the clear frontrunner in the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.
January 15, 2008
Rasmussen Markets Update: Romney Win Reshapes GOP Race
By the time the networks declared Mitt Romney the winner in Michigan, Rasmussen Markets data showed that John McCain’s momentum had already been slowed.
January 14, 2008
Rasmussen Markets Update: Michigan’s a Toss-Up
Following his victory in New Hampshire last week, John McCain instantly became the frontrunner in Michigan’s Republican Presidential Primary. But, over the past few days, McCain has lost that status and is now seen in a very competitive race with Michigan native Mitt Romney.
January 12, 2008
Rasmussen Markets Update: Expectations Growing for McCain
Over the past ten days, there has been a steadily growing expectation that John McCain will win the Republican Presidential Nomination.
January 12, 2008
62% Think American Society is Fair and Decent
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds that 62% of likely voters believe American society is fair and decent.
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.
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%.
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.
