February 12, 2012
Voters Grow More Aware of Defense Secretary Panetta
52% Say GOP Agenda In Congress Is Extreme
February 11, 2012
50% Approve of Obama in Ohio, 44% Say Same of Kasich
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
White Nationalists Share Spotlight With GOP at CPAC By Joe Conason
February 10, 2012
67% Say Too Hard To Get Rid of Bad Teachers
Florida: Obama Nearly Tied With Santorum, Ahead of Romney
32% Say Arab Spring Good for U.S., 31% Say Bad
Team Obama Fumbles Ruling, Offends Catholics By Scott Rasmussen
Ohio Senate: Brown (D) 44%, Mandel (R) 40%
February 9, 2012
73% Expect to Be Paying More for Groceries A Year From Now
Congressional Leaders Are Slightly Less Disliked This Month
51% Support More Funding For New Math and Science Teachers
Big Brother Is 'Sharing': A Commentary by Froma Harrop
Ohio: Obama Leads Romney, Tied with Santorum
More Voters Than Ever Blame Bush, Not Obama, for Bad Economy
February 8, 2012
29% Say U.S. Heading In Right Direction
53% Approve of Obama in Michigan
Most GOP Voters Still Think Romney Will Be The Nominee
50% Oppose Gov't Mandate for Religious Organizations to Provide Contraceptives
43% Say Random Choices From Phone Book Better Than Current Congress
Government Can't Make Us Happy By John Stossel
February 7, 2012
National GOP: Romney 34%, Gingrich 27%, Santorum 18%, Paul 11%
52% Lack Confidence In Stability of U.S. Banking System
67% Favor Ending U.S. Combat Role in Afghanistan by Next Year
What Komen Affair Means for November: A Commentary By Froma Harrop
59% Say Election Rules 'Rigged' To Help Congressional Incumbents
February 6, 2012
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 43%, Democrats 41%
23% Support Ongoing Federal Support For Long-Term Unemployed
If Israel Attacks Iran, 48% Want U.S. to Help Israel
Box-checking Obama in a Liberal Cocoon By Michael Barone
54% Favor Repeal of Health Care Law, 43% Say It Will Be Bad For U.S.
In Arizona, Obama Approval at 41%
February 5, 2012
Game Day: 63% Will Watch Super Bowl, Most Will Be At Home
February 4, 2012
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
Viewers Evenly Divided On Super Bowl XLVI Winner
February 3, 2012
Super Bowl Viewers Don’t Think Madonna’s Good Choice For Halftime Show
77% Know Someone Out of Work and Looking For A Job
50% Say Candidate Can Win Without Criticizing Opponent
The High Cost of Romney's Scorching Victory: A Commentary By Joe Conason
Are the Trends Obama's Friend?: A Commentary By Scott Rasmussen
February 2, 2012
69% Oppose Efforts to Increase Those on Food Stamps
Arizona GOP Primary: Romney 48%, Gingrich 24%, Santorum 13%, Paul 6%
Michigan GOP Primary: Romney 38%, Gingrich 23%, Santorum 17%, Paul 14%
39% Say Unions Bad for Business, 31% Say Good
Obama Full-Month Approval Hits Highest Point Since June
Immigration and 'Obamacare' Join as Issue By Froma Harrop
After Big Win, Romney Faces Tough Opponents in a Long War By Michael Barone
February 1, 2012
29% Say U.S. Heading In Right Direction
48% Give Obama Positive Marks On Leadership
Partisan Trends: The Number of Democrats Falls To New Low
53% Favor Fingerprinting Requirement For Food Stamp Applicants
Policing the World: A Commentary By John Stossel
79% Give Their Boss Positive Marks
January 31, 2012
69% Say Domestic Animals Are Treated Well In The U.S.
Rasmussen Employment Index Climbs To 15-Month High
5% Say Congress Doing Good or Excellent Job
74% Favor Right-to-Work Law Eliminating Mandatory Union Dues
52% Say Overhaul of All Health Care Costs Needed to Salvage Medicare
Politicians Created Budget Crisis By Pursuing Own Agenda, Ignoring Voters
In Defense of Southern-fried Paula Deen By Froma Harrop
January 30, 2012
Generic Congressional Ballot: Democrats 41%, Republicans 40%
54% of Pet Owners Have A Dog, 24% A Cat
81% Describe Their Workplace As Positive
45% Say Too Many GOP Debates, Mostly Useless
The 2012 Race Takes Shape: A Commentary By Michael Barone
45% Think Free Trade Good for U.S., 28% Disagree
January 29, 2012
Florida GOP Primary: Romney 44%, Gingrich 28%
January 28, 2012
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
Education, Job Make A Difference In How Voters Rate Obama
January 27, 2012
Voters Still Trust GOP More on Economy
55% Say Wealthy Americans Should Pay at Least 30% In Income Taxes
Most Would Choose Foreign Over American If Product Is Better, Cheaper
GOP Voters Grade Gingrich Ethics on a Curve By Scott Rasmussen
42% Are Fiscal Conservatives, 11% Liberal on Money Issues
I Want My Planet Back By Froma Harrop
January 26, 2012
66% Believe Nutritional Information On Menus To Be Accurate
55% Favor Government Subsidizing U.S. Manufacturing
Mitch Daniels: Bombast From the Past: A Commentary by Joe Conason
Unlike Obama, GOP Candidates Talk Seriously About Governing: A Commentary By Michael Barone
35% Say Congressman or Governor Can Be Bought for $10,000 or Less
Florida GOP Primary: Romney 39%, Gingrich 31%, Santorum 12%, Paul 9%
January 25, 2012
26% Say U.S. Heading In Right Direction
75% Say It's Better for Children to Grow Up In Two-Parent Home
New Low: 15% Say Situation In Iraq Will Get Better
33% of GOP Voters Say It Would Be Good If New Candidate Entered Presidential Race
68% of Republicans Think Gingrich As Ethical as Other Politicians
The Real State of the Union By John Stossel
January 24, 2012
45% Eating Out Less Often Than They Were Six Months Ago
National Poll: Gingrich 35%, Romney 28%, Santorum 16%, Paul 10%
59% Say Creating New Jobs More Important Than Protecting Environment
78% Rate Marriage As Important to U.S. Society
Being Rich Is Not Mitt's Political Problem: A Commentary By Froma Harrop
71% See Government Censorship of Internet As Bigger Threat Than Illegal Downloading
January 23, 2012
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 42%, Democrats 39%
80% Want Full Disclosure of Meetings Between Congressmen, Regulators
52% Still Favor Repeal of National Health Care Law
56% Favor Building Keystone Pipeline, Think It’s Good for Economy
Florida GOP Primary: Gingrich 41%, Romney 32%
A Few Words in Defense of Negative Campaigning By Michael Barone
January 22, 2012
58% Favor Welcoming Immigration Policy
58% Say U.S. Needs New Campaign Finance Laws
January 21, 2012
Romney's Opponents Look for the Spirit of '76 By Geoffrey Skelley
52% See Home Buying As Family’s Best Investment
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
January 20, 2012
47% Favor Candidate Who Would Raise Taxes on Wealthy
47% Support Pulling U.S. Troops Out of Europe
Confidence In Housing Market Improves
Tax Day: Will Romney Make April Fools of Republicans: A Commentary By Joe Conason
Voter Disgust: What Might it Mean for the House Race?: A Commentary By Kyle Kondik
For Romney, Will Free Markets or Crony Capitalism Be on Trial? A Commentay by Scott Rasmussen
70% Prefer Free Market to Government-Managed Economy
January 19, 2012
61% Favor Immigration Checks On Traffic Stops
South Carolina: Gingrich 33%, Romney 31%, Paul 15%
Only 35% Support U.S. Military Action If Sanctions Won’t Stop Iran
44% Worry Government Will Do Too Much To Counter Bad Economy
How "Downton Abbey" Is More Democratic Than We Are By Froma Harrop
South Carolina Hoping to Pick Next President By Michael Barone
January 18, 2012
24% Say U.S. Heading In Right Direction
50% Expect Higher Interest Rates Next Year
39% Say U.S. Has Crony Capitalist System
National GOP Poll: Romney 30%, Gingrich 27%
Obama's Veep? Voters Like Clinton More Than Biden
January 17, 2012
Election 2012: Generic Republican 47%, Obama 42%
South Carolina: Romney 35%, Gingrich 21%, Santorum 16%, Paul 16%
Election 2012: Obama 47%, Gingrich 38%
17% Think Talks with Taliban Could Bring War in Afghanistan To A Satisfactory Close
61% View American Society as Fair and Decent
Obama's Biggest Threat Was Huntsman By Froma Harrop
January 16, 2012
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 44%, Democrats 38%
33% Say Race Relations in America Getting Better, 32% Worse
48% Think Romney Would Do Better Job With Economy, 39% Trust Obama More
Obama Thumbs Nose at Founders With One-man Rule: A Commentary by Michael Barone
Americans Rate MLK Very Highly, Less Enthusiastic About His Holiday
January 15, 2012
38% Say America's Best Days Are In The Future
24% Will Rely on Internet for Most Political News in 2012
January 14, 2012
54% See Current TV Ratings System As Effective
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
January 13, 2012
55% Say Obama More Liberal Than They Are
64% Favor FCC Regulation of TV and Radio
Election 2012: Obama 43%, Paul 37%
The Missing 'Humanity Clause' at Bain By Froma Harrop
South Carolina Primary: Romney 28%, Gingrich 21%, Santorum 16%, Paul 16%
Tea Party Mitt? By Scott Rasmussen
72% Still Concerned About Inflation
January 12, 2012
37% Give Obama Positive Ratings on Economy
51% Lack Confidence In Stability of U.S. Banking Industry
Favorability Ratings For Top Congressional Leaders Hit Rock Bottom
'Tactical Voters' went to Romney in New Hampshire: A Commentary By Michael Barone
Florida GOP Primary: Romney 41%, Gingrich 19%, Santorum 15%
Ten Days to Stop Romney: A Commentary By Larry J. Sabato, Kyle Kondik and Geoffrey Skelley
38% Favor Stricter Gun Control, 50% Oppose
January 11, 2012
48% Still Blame Bush for Bad Economy; 45% Blame Obama’s Policies
24% Say U.S. Heading In Right Direction
Election 2012: Obama 44%, Romney 41%
46% Think Tea Party Will Hurt GOP in 2012 Elections, Most Republicans Disagree
89% Think Higher Gas Prices Likely Six Months From Now
January 10, 2012
Election 2012: Generic Republican 47%, Obama 43%
Election 2012: Obama 46%, Gingrich 38%
New Hampshire: Romney 37%, Paul 17%, Huntsman 15%
32% of New Hampshire Republicans Have Met At Least One of the Candidates
Only 18% Like Iowa, New Hampshire Always Going First in Presidential Process
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Consumer Bureau Protects the Prudent, as Well By Froma Harrop
January 9, 2012
68% Oppose Law Requiring High School Students to Apply to College
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 44%, Democrats 38%
Election 2012: Obama 46%, Santorum 39%
Romney’s Only Republican Most Voters Think Is Likely To Beat Obama
52% Think Repeal of Health Care Law Likely
The Weakness That Saps the Strength of GOP Candidates By Michael Barone
January 8, 2012
66% Say Military Service Is Good For Young People
6% of GOP Voters Ready to Vote Third Party If Their Favorite Isn’t The Nominee
January 7, 2012
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
30% Say Global Warming A Very Serious Problem
January 6, 2012
GOP Voters View Romney As Strongest Obama Opponent, Paul the Weakest
New Hampshire: Romney 42%, Paul 18%, Santorum 13%, Huntsman 12%
South Carolina Primary: Romney 27%, Santorum 24%, Gingrich 18%
Did Reagan Raise Taxes? Let GOP Candidates Answer By Joe Conason
January 5, 2012
New Low: 30% Expect to Earn More A Year From Now
Election 2012: Obama 42%, Romney 42%
National GOP Poll: Romney 29%, Santorum 21%, Gingrich 16%
51% See Occupy Wall Street Protesters As Public Nuisance
49% of Voters Are Pro-Choice, 43% Pro-Life
Romney's Watchwords in Iowa: Divide and Conquer By Michael Barone
The Unbearable Consequence of Iowa By Froma Harrop
January 4, 2012
22% Say U.S. Heading In Right Direction
47% Say Staying With Current Company Best For Advancement
Election 2012: Obama 49%, Gingrich 39%
55% View Social Security Favorably, But Only 48% Think It’s A Good Deal
57% Say Military Veterans Should Get Preferential Treatment in Hiring
January 3, 2012
Election 2012: Generic Republican 47%, Obama 43%
Rasmussen Employment Index Ends Year on High Note
Voters See All GOP Hopefuls As Conservative, But Romney, Paul Least So
'Nuts' to Iran: A Commentary By Froma Harrop
Romney, Paul on Top, But Read Iowa Caucus Polls With Caution
January 2, 2012
Generic Ballot: Republicans 43%, Democrats 38%
Partisan Trends: Number of Democrats Falls to All-Time Low
Election 2012: Obama 46%, Huntsman 33%
76% Say Wealthy Like Kim Kardashian Already Pay Enough in State Taxes
Only 32% Favor National Parade Now for Troops Returning from Iraq
Steady in Iowa, Romney Counts on New Hampshire, Florida By Michael Barone
January 1, 2012
Personal Finance Ratings Up in December
30% to Make New Year’s Resolutions
12% View New Year’s Day As Most Important Holiday
December 31, 2011
New High: 48% Say Most Members of Congress Are Corrupt
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
December 30, 2011
27% Give 2011 Positive Ratings, 39% Optimistic About Next Year
47% Expect GOP to Win White House, 39% Think Obama Will Win
5% Think Congress Doing a Good Job: New Low
Voters Want Growth, Not Income Redistribution By Michael Barone
Art for Newt By Lawrence Kudlow
December 29, 2011
Americans Plan To Be Busy New Year's Eve
Iowa Caucus: Romney 23%, Paul 22%, Santorum 16%
Voters Don't Expect Spending Cuts Under Either Party
The Little State That Could?: A Commentary by Froma Harrop
Five Days to Iowa: A Commentary By Geoffrey Skelley, Kyle Kondik and Larry J. Sabato
Election 2012: Romney 45%, Obama 39%
Economy Still Top Voting Issue Heading Into Primaries
December 28, 2011
20% Say Country Heading in Right Direction
32% Give Supreme Court Positive Ratings
53% Still Favor Building Keystone XL Pipeline
President Obama's Job Approval Faith Gap
December 27, 2011
Election 2012: Generic Republican 45%, Obama 44%
Election 2012: Obama 47%, Gingrich 37%
60% See Extending Social Security Payroll Tax Cut for Full Year As Good for Economy
60% Still See Government As The Problem, Political Class Disagrees
Middle Class Aided Its Own Decline By Froma Harrop
December 26, 2011
Generic Ballot: Republicans 43%, Democrats 40%
29% Say Home Worth Less Than When They Bought It
To Help Economy, Voters Want Government To Do More Cutting
Obama Succeeds Abroad When He Follows Bush, Clinton: A Commentary By Michael Barone
53% Call for Repeal of Health Care Law
December 25, 2011
Christmas Ranks First Among Holidays
December 24, 2011
Most Americans Believe Jesus Was Son of God
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
December 23, 2011
12% See Change of Leadership in North Korea As Good for the United States
38% Haven’t Finished Their Holiday Shopping; 18% Still Haven’t Started
'Cool' Cities Are Not Necessarily Warm By Froma Harrop
December 22, 2011
One-in-Four Americans Prefers Reading on Electronic Device
Election 2012: Obama 44%, Romney 41%
Just 44% Believe Their Home Worth More Than Mortgage
In Iowa, Romney Tops List for Second Choice Support
Paul Ryan’s Old-Fashioned American Vision By Lawrence Kudlow
The Lethal Fantasies of Dear Old Ron Paul By Joe Conason
New Hampshire Quick to Divorce Candidates, Not Marry Them By Michael Barone
December 21, 2011
22% Say U.S. Heading In Right Direction
Iowa: Romney 25% Paul 20% Gingrich 17%
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45% Consider Medicare A Good Deal for Working Americans
34% Oppose Welcoming Immigration Policy
December 20, 2011
Romney, Paul and a Game of Musical Chairs in Iowa By Scott Rasmussen
40% Confident Fed Can Keep Inflation, Interest Rates Down
Election 2012: Obama 48%, Gingrich 37%
69% Say Photo ID Voting Laws Are Not Discriminatory
36% Support Complete Ban on Cell Phone Use While Driving
Gifts for the Unemployed By Froma Harrop
December 19, 2011
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 43%, Democrats 40%
26% Have Yet To Start Their Holiday Shopping
Election 2012: Obama 47%, Santorum 37%
Just 29% Now Think U.S. Can Win War in Afghanistan
A Democrat Reaches Across the Aisle on Medicare: A Commentary By Michael Barone
New High: 50% Worry Government Won’t Do Enough To Counter Bad Economy
December 18, 2011
41% Are Concerned About Safety of Holiday Toys
51% Say Economic Conditions Make Holiday Travel Less Likely
December 17, 2011
Just 24% Expect Situation in Iraq To Improve In Next Six Months
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
December 16, 2011
Most Voters Still Feel Tax Cuts, Spending Cuts Help The Economy
Election 2012: Romney 43%, Obama 42%
63% Oppose Return of U.S. Troops to Iraq
60% Think Federal Government Encourages Illegal Immigration
The Republican Closet That Won't Stay Closed By Joe Conason
December 15, 2011
Voters View Holder More Negatively Amid Calls For Resignation
40% Giving Less to Charity This Year
Romney Bets on Old Rules as Newt Moves Under Radar: A Commentary By Michael Barone
44% Confident in U.S. Banking Industry, 48% Are Not
Iowa: Romney 23%, Gingrich 20%, Paul 18%
Driving Under the Influence of Cellphones: A Commentary By Froma Harrop
December 14, 2011
19% Say U.S. Heading In Right Direction
45% Say Democrats, Republicans in Congress Are Extreme
Election 2012: Obama 49%, Gingrich 39%
52% Support Arizona-Like Immigration Law in Their State
New Hampshire: Little Interest in Palin or Daniels Entering Race for GOP Nomination
Newt's Past and Future Leadership By Tony Blankley
December 13, 2011
Election 2012: Generic Republican 47%, Obama 42%
New Hampshire: Romney 33%, Gingrich 22%, Paul 18%, Huntsman 10%
Election 2012: Obama 43%, Paul 35%
Voters Like Romney Best, But GOP Voters Give Edge to Gingrich
Obama’s Big Class-Warfare Theme: A Commentary By Lawrence Kudlow
Other Reasons Why French Women Don't Get Fat: A Commentary by Froma Harrop
Obama Runs Second to Republicans In Voter Trust On Key Issues
December 12, 2011
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 42%, Democrats 39%
21% Have Finished Their Holiday Shopping; 35% Haven't Begun Yet
Election 2012: Romney 45%, Obama 42%
Voters See Gingrich, Romney As Strongest GOP Opponents for Obama
Obama, Romney Change Tacks in Week of Political Risks By Michael Barone
55% Favor Repeal of Health Care Law
December 11, 2011
48% Rate Obama’s Handling of Economy As Poor
81% Celebrate Christmas As A Religious Holiday
December 10, 2011
58% Say America’s Overseas Alliances Make Country Stronger
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
December 9, 2011
Most Americans Don’t Mind Being Wished “Happy Holidays”
37% Say America's Best Days Are in the Future
44% Favor Tax Credits for Buyers of Alternative-Energy Cars, 38% Oppose
Will Popular Reformer Cuomo's Plan Tax the 1 Percent?: A Commentary By Joe Conason
40% View Biden Favorably, 52% Don’t
December 8, 2011
Americans Still Believe Private Sector Workers Work Harder, Get Less Than Government Workers
Election 2012: Obama 45%, Gingrich 40%
42% Say GOP Candidates Paying Too Much Attention to Trump
26% Prefer Government-Managed Economy
2012 Republican Race: The Field May Not Be Closed By Rhodes Cook
Newt and the Donald A-courting Go By Froma Harrop
December 7, 2011
17% Say Country Heading In Right Direction
38% Say United States Spends Too Much on Defense
38% Are Concerned About Safety of Electric Cars
Secular, Liberal Egypt: We Hardly Knew Ya: A Commentary By Tony Blankley
79% Say Religious Holidays Should Be Celebrated in Public Schools
December 6, 2011
Election 2012: Generic Republican 49%, Obama 41%
37% See Increased Government Hiring As Good for Economy, 41% Say Bad
Election 2012: Obama 46%, Perry 34%
55% Say U.S. Should Never Have Been Involved in Iraq
43% Say 99 Weeks of Benefits Increase The Unemployment Problem
Paper Is More Forever By Froma Harrop
December 5, 2011
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 43%, Democrats 38%
29% View New Defense Secretary Panetta Favorably
Election 2012: Obama 41%, Huntsman 34%
82% Know Someone Out of Work and Looking For A Job
Newt Keeps Pitching the America of His Imagination: A Commentary By Michael Barone
37% Hold Favorable View of Boehner, 31% Say Same of Pelosi
December 4, 2011
35% Say It’s Still Possible for Anyone in America to Get Rich By Working Hard
December 3, 2011
51% Think Cain Should End Campaign, 28% Disagree
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
Trump? The Republican Primary Is Now Officially A Gong Show By Joe Conason
December 2, 2011
58% Think Airport Security Now About Right
Election 2012: Obama 42%, Romney 40%
77% Say It’s Important Which Party Runs Congress
Obama Full-Month Approval Index Up in November
December 1, 2011
11% Have Finished Holiday Shopping, 49% Haven’t Started
Untouched by the 60s, 'Romney reflects the Corny '50s: A Commentary by Michael Barone
Hipsters Without Walls: A Commentary by Froma Harrop
59% Want US Troops Home from Afghanistan
National GOP Poll: Gingrich 38% Romney 17%
Partisan Trends: Democrats Up in November
6% Say Congress Doing Good or Excellent Job, 68% Say Poor
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