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                            May 17, 2012Nebraska Senate: Fischer (R) 56%, Kerrey (D) 38%
State Senator Deb Fischer holds an 18-point lead over Democrat Bob Kerrey in the first Rasmussen Reports survey of the Nebraska U.S. Senate race since her upset win in this week’s state Republican primary.
A new telephone survey of Likely Voters in Nebraska shows Fischer with 56% support to 38% for Kerrey who is trying to reclaim the Senate seat he retired from in 2001. Two percent (2%) prefer some other candidate in the race, and three percent (3%) are undecided. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
This Nebraska survey of 500 Likely Voters was conducted May 16, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 4.5 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Fieldwork for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
                                
                
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                            May 17, 201257% Think Spending Increases Should Be Limited to Population Growth and Inflation
Most voters continue to disagree with the pace of federal spending and favor a law that limits how much it can grow in any given year.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 76% of Likely U.S. Voters recognize that government spending in America has gone up over the past 10 years. Just nine percent (9%) think spending has gone down, and another nine percent (9%) believe it has stayed about the same. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
The survey of 1,000 Likely Voters was conducted on May 14-15, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
May 16, 2012Radio Update:  Romney Takes the Lead in North Carolina
Listen to the latest edition of The Rasmussen Report with noted pollster Scott Rasmussen. Stations interested in adding “The Rasmussen Report” features to their lineup should contact Willis Damalt at the WOR Radio Network at 212-798-8376 or via email at wdamalt@worradionet.com.
May 16, 2012Radio Update:  Polls of Likely Voters Show Romney Ahead
Listen to the latest edition of The Rasmussen Report with noted pollster Scott Rasmussen. Stations interested in adding “The Rasmussen Report” features to their lineup should contact Willis Damalt at the WOR Radio Network at 212-798-8376 or via email at wdamalt@worradionet.com.
May 16, 2012Radio Update:  The American People Are Right and The Political Class Needs to Change
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May 15, 2012Radio Update: Same-Sex Marriage Issue Reinforces Political Generation Gap
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May 15, 2012Voters Still Trust Their Own Economic Judgment Over Romney's, Obama's
Voters may trust Mitt Romney's economic judgment more than President Obama's, but they continue to have a lot more confidence in themselves than in either presidential contender. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 64% of Likely U.S. Voters trust their own judgment over the president’s when it comes to the economic issues facing the nation.  Just 29% say they trust Obama’s judgment over their own. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
This national survey of 1,000 U.S. Likely Voters was conducted on May 10-11, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
                                
                
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                            May 15, 201262% Predict 'Arab Spring' Nations Will Not Soon Become Free and Democratic
New governments are being established as a result of last year’s so-called “Arab Spring" revolt, but most Americans don’t expect them to become peaceful and democratic any time soon.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that just 27% of Likely U.S. Voters believes it’s at least somewhat likely that countries such as Egypt, Libya and Tunisia will become free, democratic and peaceful over the next few years.  That includes only three percent (3%) who say it’s Very Likely. Sixty-two percent (62%) think such a transformation is unlikely, with 16% who say it’s Not At All Likely to occur.  (To see survey question wording, click here.)
The survey of 1,000 Likely Voters was conducted on May 10-11, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
May 15, 2012Radio Update:  Right Now, National Polls Matter More Than Electoral College Guessing Games
Listen to the latest edition of The Rasmussen Report with noted pollster Scott Rasmussen. Stations interested in adding “The Rasmussen Report” features to their lineup should contact Willis Damalt at the WOR Radio Network at 212-798-8376 or via email at wdamalt@worradionet.com.
May 15, 201251% Trust Romney’s Economic Judgment More Than Obama’s
Voters now trust likely Republican nominee Mitt Romney more than President Obama on all five issues regularly surveyed by Rasmussen Reports, especially when it comes to money.
A new national telephone survey finds that 51% of Likely U.S. Voters trust Romney more than Obama when it comes the economy, while 39% trust the president more. Ten percent (10%) are undecided. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
The survey of 1,000 Likely Voters was conducted on May 10-11, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
                                
                
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                            May 15, 201275% Favor Use of No-Fly List at Airports
The American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of a group of Muslim Americans is challenging the constitutionality of one of the government’s chief anti-terrorism tools, the no-fly list at airports.  Voters strongly support use of a no-fly list, but most also recognize that it may violate the rights of some Americans.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 75% of Likely U.S. Voters favor the government’s use of a no-fly list to block suspected terrorists from flying. Only nine percent (9%) are opposed to the use of a no-fly list. Sixteen percent (16%) are undecided. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
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The national survey of 1,000 Likely Voters was conducted on May 12, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
May 14, 2012Radio Update:  The Economy, Not Same Sex Marriage, Will Determine Who Wins in 2012
Listen to the latest edition of The Rasmussen Report with noted pollster Scott Rasmussen. Stations interested in adding “The Rasmussen Report” features to their lineup should contact Willis Damalt at the WOR Radio Network at 212-798-8376 or via email at wdamalt@worradionet.com.
May 14, 2012Radio Update:  51% Trust Romney More Than Obama on Economy
Listen to the latest edition of The Rasmussen Report with noted pollster Scott Rasmussen. Stations interested in adding “The Rasmussen Report” features to their lineup should contact Willis Damalt at the WOR Radio Network at 212-798-8376 or via email at wdamalt@worradionet.com.
May 14, 2012Radio Update: Americans See Global Conflict Between Western Civilization and Islamic Nations
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                            May 14, 201263% See Conflict Between Islam and the West
Nearly two-out-of-three Likely U.S. Voters (63%) believe there is a conflict in the world today between Western civilization and Islamic nations, but most also think the United States should leave the Islamic world alone.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that just 18% of voters feel there is not a global conflict now between the West and Islamic nations. Another 19% are not sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
The survey of 1,000 Likely Voters nationwide was conducted on May 10-11, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
May 11, 2012Radio Update:  Obama's Numbers Down, Romney Up
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May 11, 2012Radio Update:  One-In-Three Believe It's Still Possible To Work Hard, Get Rich
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                            May 11, 2012New High: 68% Would Vote To Replace Entire Congress
Here’s some bad news for Washington: More voters than ever would vote to replace the entire Congress rather than keep it.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows that, if given the choice, 68% of Likely Voters would vote to get rid of the entire Congress rather than keep them all on the job. Just 12% say they would vote to keep the entire Congress. Twenty percent (20%) are undecided. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
The survey of 1,000 Likely Voters U.S. Voters was conducted on May 8-9, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.
May 10, 2012Radio Update:  Walker Leads in Recall Fight
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May 10, 2012Radio Update:  No Matter How Bad Things Are, Voters Believe Congress Can Always Make It Worse
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