Americans Are Feeling More Political Stress
It's another presidential election cycle, and voters are more stressed at family and friends.
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November 2, 2016
November 1, 2016
Clinton Isn’t Helped by Being First Major Party Woman Nominee
Hillary Clinton is the first woman presidential nominee of a major U.S. political party, but most voters, including the vast majority of women, insist that won’t make a difference when they cast their vote.
October 31, 2016
Sex Charges Against Trump Haven’t Changed Many Minds
Most voters consider the allegations of sexual harassment by multiple women against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump important to their vote, but most also say the charges haven't affected how they will vote.
October 28, 2016
Most Democrats Would Reelect Obama Over Clinton If They Could
President Obama has received higher approval ratings in his final year than he has for most of his presidency. While most voters expect Hillary Clinton to continue many of his policies if she wins, a sizable majority of her current supporters would vote for Obama instead if the rules allowed it.
October 28, 2016
Voters See An Even More Divided America Ahead
Most voters see America as a divided nation and only expect things to get worse over the next year no matter who the next president is.
October 27, 2016
Voters Say Presidential Campaigns Are Too Long
Ted Cruz was the first Republican hopeful to announce for the presidency 19 months ago. Hillary Clinton was the first Democrat in the race less than a month later. Voters are saying, enough is enough.
October 27, 2016
Idaho President: Trump Holds Solid Lead
Unlike in neighboring Utah, Republican-turned-Independent candidate Evan McMullin isn’t making much of an impact on the presidential race in Idaho.
October 26, 2016
Nevada Senate: Cortez Masto (D) 43%, Heck (R) 41%
Republican Joe Heck has lost his lead, now falling slightly behind Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto in Nevada’s race to replace retiring U.S. Senator Harry Reid.
October 26, 2016
More Voters Than Ever Want Term Limits for Congress
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is calling for term limits on members of Congress even though his party currently controls both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Voters agree more strongly than ever with the need for term limits but also still doubt Congress will go along with them.
October 25, 2016
Voters Say Clinton Has More to Hide Than Trump
Rasmussen Reports thought it would cut through all the charges and counter-charges flying in the presidential race and ask voters which candidate they think has more to hide. They say Hillary Clinton does.
October 25, 2016
Voters Want Supreme Court Justice Who Sticks to the Constitution
Voters rate the selection of the next U.S. Supreme Court justice as a big deal to their upcoming presidential vote, and they strongly favor a justice who will abide by the Constitution.
October 25, 2016
Nevada President: Clinton 46%, Trump 42%
With just two weeks left until Election Day, Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump in the key state of Nevada.
October 24, 2016
Most Fear Voter Fraud, Say Candidates Shouldn't Accept Early Results
Hillary Clinton was shocked at Donald Trump’s statement during the final presidential debate that he will wait until the election results are final before accepting them because he's concerned about potential voter fraud. But most voters think that’s the right decision.
October 21, 2016
Most Still Say Clinton Should Have Been Indicted
Most voters still disagree with the FBI's decision not to seek a criminal indictment of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton over her mishandling of classified information when she was secretary of State, and even more rate the issue as important to their vote.
October 20, 2016
Utah Senate: Lee (R) 57%, Snow (D) 25%
While the presidential race in Utah is unusually close, Republican Senator Mike Lee appears poised to keep his seat against Democratic challenger Misty Snow.
October 20, 2016
Voters Put More Emphasis on a Candidate's Business Experience
Voters now rate a candidate's business past as more important to their vote than experience in government.
October 20, 2016
Voters Say This Year’s Presidential Race More Negative Than Ever
Many commentators predicted an ugly presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, and voters say that’s just what they got.
October 19, 2016
Democrats More Confident Their Nominee Will Help in Congress Races
Democrats are nearly twice as likely as Republicans to think their presidential nominee will help congressional candidates in their party.
October 19, 2016
Clinton, Trump Still Unpopular With Most Voters
Most voters still share unfavorable opinions of the two major party candidates for president.
October 19, 2016
Voters Rate A Candidate's Policies More Important Than Character
Nearly half of voters still say their choice this presidential election will be the lesser of two evils, although Trump supporters feel that way more strongly than Clinton voters do. Fortunately for both major party candidates who have been beset with questions about their honesty and integrity, most voters put their policy positions ahead of their character.
