Republicans Expect Crime to Increase Under Biden
More Americans expect crime to rise than to decline under President-elect Joe Biden, and Republicans overwhelmingly expect a nationwide crime increase during the Biden administration.
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January 7, 2021
January 6, 2021
Trump Closes With Monthly Approval at 47%
When tracking President Trump’s job approval on a daily basis, people sometimes get so caught up in the day-to-day fluctuations that they miss the bigger picture. To look at the longer-term trends, Rasmussen Reports compiles the numbers on a full-month basis, and the results for Trump’s presidency can be seen in the graphics below.
January 6, 2021
GOP Voters Strongly Support Senators Challenging Biden’s Election
More than a dozen senators say they will challenge Joe Biden’s election when Congress meets today to certify the results, and Republican voters overwhelmingly support the challenge.
January 5, 2021
70% Worry About Government Spying on Americans
Most voters are concerned about the government spying on U.S. citizens, and many are worried such surveillance will increase under the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden.
December 30, 2020
46% Say America Pays Too Much of UN Budget
Americans still generally have a favorable view of the United Nations, but many remain concerned that the United States is paying more than its fair share of the international organization's budget.
December 30, 2020
Voters Fear Domestic Terrorists More Than Foreign Ones
In the wake of an explosion that rocked Nashville last week, Americans are more concerned about domestic terrorism than foreign threats, and many believe the danger has increased during President Trump’s term in office.
December 28, 2020
72% of Republicans See Trump As Model for Party’s Future
When the Republican Party reorganizes itself next year, GOP voters strongly believe President Trump should remain the role model, but most think the party should look for a new face to be its next presidential candidate.
December 24, 2020
Most Say Climate Change Catastrophe Likely, Want Government Action
Most voters still see climate change as a natural disaster in the making, and those who blame humans for it remain strongly supportive of a government crackdown.
December 21, 2020
Voters Think China’s Influence Will Grow Under Biden
Many U.S. voters suspect China interfered in our recent elections and believe Chinese influence here will grow with Joe Biden in the White House.
December 18, 2020
Only 56% Say Biden Is Their President
Many anti-Trumpers insisted throughout President Trump’s four years in office that he was not their president, and a surprisingly high number of voters feel the same way about President-elect Biden.
December 17, 2020
Voters Still Cling to Free Speech, But Younger Voters Not So Sure
Just over half of voters still believe in protecting the things we say from government control, but those under 40 are more willing to sacrifice free speech than their elders.
December 17, 2020
Voters Think Biden Doing Better Job Than Trump As President-Elect
Most voters approve of President-elect Biden’s performance, putting him several points ahead of President-elect Trump four years ago.
December 16, 2020
Biden Has More Fans Among Pro-Socialist Voters
Voters are more strongly opposed to socialism than ever, but fans of new President Joe Biden aren’t as convinced.
December 16, 2020
Democrats, Younger Voters Welcome More International Involvement in U.S. Economy
The incoming Biden administration is reportedly flirting with the idea of joining the so-called Great Reset, an international effort to radically change world economies with much bigger government and far greater regulation. Democrats and younger voters welcome the international involvement in U.S. policymaking; other voters are not so sure.
December 15, 2020
Most Think Media Hid Hunter Biden Story Before Election Day
Most voters suspect the news media buried the Hunter Biden story until after the election and think there’s a good chance that new President Biden was involved in his son’s overseas dealings.
December 14, 2020
36% Still Think A Trump Win Likely Through Court Challenges
Most Republicans are still holding on to the hope of a second Trump term through the ongoing legal challenges in several states. But voters in general tend to see those challenges as political stalling rather than evidence of election fraud.
December 10, 2020
Voters See Biden More Responsive to Media Than Trump
Voters think Joe Biden cares more about what the media thinks than President Trump does but don’t see either man as media-focused as Congress.
December 9, 2020
Voters Are Only Cautiously Optimistic About Biden, New Congress
Voters are only slightly more hopeful that likely new President Joe Biden will be able to work better with Congress than President Trump did.
December 9, 2020
Voters Expect Biden To Be As Strong A President As Trump
Voters remain generally comfortable with the power of the U.S. presidency and expect Joe Biden to exercise it about the same way President Trump has.
December 7, 2020
Most Say Mail-In Voting Worked, But 47% Say Fraud Likely
Most voters say this year’s unprecedented level of mail-in voting was largely successful and continue to think President Trump should concede the presidential race. Republicans, however, strongly believe Democrats are likely to have stolen the election.
