Most Democrats Want Pelosi Out, New Face As Speaker
If the Democrats win control of the House of Representatives in today’s midterm elections, most in the party—and voters in general—want to see former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi out.
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November 6, 2018
November 6, 2018
Voters See Democrats, Not Trump in Driver’s Seat If They Win the House
Most agree President Trump is calling the shots right now, but if Democrats win the House in today’s elections, voters say that’s all going to change.
November 6, 2018
Democrats Are The Most Eager to Vote
Democrats have more of an itch to vote in the midterm elections than Republicans do. Does that spell trouble for the GOP?
November 5, 2018
Voters Question U.S. Birthright Citizenship Policy
President Trump is pushing to end the long-standing process of birthright citizenship, and voters tend to agree that having a child in the United States should not be a free pass for illegal immigrants to stay in this country. Most voters also continue to believe that immigrants should have to prove they are in the country legally before receiving any form of government assistance.
November 5, 2018
Generic Congressional Ballot’s All Tied Up
The final Rasmussen Reports Generic Congressional Ballot before Election Day shows Republicans edging ahead by one point, but in essence, the two parties are tied. The survey has a +/-2 percentage point margin of error.
November 2, 2018
Policies Trump Party for Voters
When it comes to their vote, voters see a candidate’s policies and track record as far more important than their party or those who support them. They’re also more inclined to vote for someone who will cut spending across the board rather than someone who will make sure they get their fair share.
November 2, 2018
Is Another Silent Red Wave Coming?
Just as in 2016, Democrats are more outspoken about how they’re going to vote in the upcoming elections than Republicans and unaffiliated voters are.
November 2, 2018
Voters Show More Support for Troops On the Border
President Trump is sending troops to the southern border to stop thousands of Central Americans now in Mexico from entering the United States illegally. Voters tend to agree with the president's decision, but as is frequently the case on issues related to illegal immigration, there's a sharp difference of opinion between Democrats and Republicans.
November 1, 2018
Do Voters Always Head To The Polls in Midterm Elections?
Midterm elections usually draw a lower voter turnout. But most voters surveyed by Rasmussen Reports say they always cast a ballot in a midterm election.
October 31, 2018
31% Blame Lack of Gun Control, Not Shooters in Gun Crimes
Americans are closely divided over whether more stringent control of guns could have helped prevent this weekend’s massacre at a Pittsburgh synagogue. But one-third of Americans think access to guns is more at fault than the killers in incidents of this kind.
October 30, 2018
Trump Gaining Praise on Immigration
In the weeks leading up to the midterm elections, President Trump has been making renewed calls for immigration reform. And it appears to be paying off.
October 30, 2018
Most Think Media is More Interested in Controversy Than Candidates
With midterm elections around the corner, most voters think the media is more interested in stirring the pot than reporting on candidate’s platforms.
October 29, 2018
Voters Give The Edge to More Democratic Control in Congress
When to comes to the midterm elections, Democrats have a slight edge when it comes to what voters think is best for the next session of Congress.
October 26, 2018
Confidence Grows In Political Leaders’ Plan For The Future
As the election nears, voters are slightly more confident in the nation’s political players to lead the country into the future.
October 25, 2018
Trump, Economy Top Voter Concerns
President Trump and the economy are the major concerns for voters going into the midterm congressional elections.
October 25, 2018
Voters Think Reporters Trying to Help Democrats in Midterm Elections
Voters think the media is trying to help Democrats in the upcoming elections which helps explain why Democratic voters are much bigger fans of election news coverage than others are.
October 24, 2018
Voters Feel Khashoggi Disappearance, ‘Arab NATO’ Important to National Security
According to voters, the disappearance and death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is a matter of U.S. national security. But regardless of whether voters see this as a national security issue or media overreaction, most support the Trump administration’s plan to organize several Middle Eastern nations into a so-called “Arab NATO.”
October 24, 2018
Voters Support U.S. Sanctions Against Saudi Arabia In Death of Journalist
If the Saudi government was involved in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, most voters think the nation should be reprimanded by the United States.
October 23, 2018
Voters Say Government Should Stop Hondurans At the Border
Voters agree with President Trump’s efforts to stop the horde of Hondurans marching through Mexico from entering the United States illegally.
October 19, 2018
Warren vs. Trump, and the Winner Is …
Despite Senator Elizabeth Warren’s bungled attempt this week to prove her claims of Native American heritage, the Massachusetts Democrat edges President Trump in a hypothetical 2020 presidential election matchup.
