Daily Presidential Tracking Poll

[TerriHaute]

Saturday, May 28, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday shows that 24% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-six percent (36%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -12.

Sixty-three percent (63%) of voters believe that American society is generally fair and decent. Just 24% disagree and think it is generally unfair and discriminatory.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook

Overall, 50% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Forty-nine percent (49%) disapprove.

In his home state of New Jersey, Governor Chris Christie trails President Obama in a hypothetical 2012 match-up.

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[TerriHaute]

Sunday, May 29, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Sunday shows that 24% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-five percent (35%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -11.

In his home state of New Jersey, Governor Chris Christie trails President Obama in a hypothetical 2012 match-up.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 50% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Forty-nine percent (49%) disapprove.

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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Tuesday shows that 24% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-five percent (35%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -11.

New Jersey voters give President Obama the edge over Governor Chris Christie in a hypothetical 2012 matchup, but they think their governor is doing a better job than the president when it comes to handling current budget problems.

Republicans hold a six-point advantage over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 48% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-one percent (51%) disapprove.

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[TerriHaute]

Thursday, June 02, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows that 25% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-six percent (36%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -11.

In May, the number of Republicans in the country increased to its highest level so far this year.

A sizable majority of Americans feel the federal government has not been aggressive enough in pursuing criminal behavior by top Wall Street executives during the country’s recent economic meltdown.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 49% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty percent (50%) at least somewhat disapprove.

The president’s job approval ratings have been relatively stable for the past year-and-a-half when viewed on a month-to-month basis. In May, Obama's approval index rating was his highest since January.

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[TerriHaute]

Saturday, June 04, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Saturday shows that 25% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-five percent (35%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -10.

Even as the government releases a new report showing surprisingly little job creation in May and an increase in the unemployment rate, nearly one-out-of-three Americans predict that the unemployment rate will be higher a year from now.

Most voters continue to feel that tax cuts and decreases in government spending help the U.S. economy.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 49% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty percent (50%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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[TerriHaute]

Sunday, June 05, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Sunday shows that 25% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-five percent (35%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -10.

With most college graduations over and high school graduations in progress, the impending entry into the “real world” is on the minds of many young adults, and often, the first thought is finding a job. But Americans overwhelmingly believe that won't be easy for this year's graduates.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 50% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty percent (50%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Tuesday, June 07, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Tuesday shows that 25% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-five percent (35%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -10.

Most voters agree that Barack Obama is qualified to be president, but nearly as many don’t think Vice President Joe Biden is qualified to take his place. Mitt Romney is the only Republican 2012 hopeful that a sizable number of voters considers qualified to be president.

Voters remain narrowly divided over how much the government should get involved in trying to turn around the U.S. economy.

Republicans hold a six-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending Sunday, June 5.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update).

Overall, 49% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance.

Fifty percent (50%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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[TerriHaute]

Wednesday, June 08, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Wednesday shows that 24% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-six percent (36%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -12.

Just 31% believe the economy will be stronger in a year while 43% believe it will be weaker. That’s a more pessimistic assessment than in March when 35% thought it would be stronger. Consumer confidence has fallen sharply since last Friday’s disappointing jobs report. The Rasmussen Consumer Index has declined 10 points to 75.6.

A Generic Republican candidate holds a 45% to 42% edge over the president in a very early look at the 2012 race. Republicans continue to lead Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot.

Fifty-four percent (54%) of voters believe the president is more liberal than they are while 13% believe he is more conservative.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update).

Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 48% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-one percent (51%) at least somewhat disapprove.

As dissatisfaction with political leadership grows, a plurality of voters have come to believe that the Congressional agendas of both Republicans and Democrats are extreme. Just 39% believe the GOP agenda is in the political mainstream while 37% say the same about the Democratic agenda.

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Thursday, June 09, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows that 26% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-five percent (35%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -9.

Consumer confidence has fallen sharply since last Friday’s jobs report. Just 24% now believe the economy is getting better while 55% say it’s getting worse.

Forty-four percent (44%) now say it’s possible for anyone to work their way out of poverty, down from 56% two years ago.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 50% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Forty-nine percent (49%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Twenty-eight percent (28%) believe that the country is generally heading in the right direction.

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Friday, June 10, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday shows that 23% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-eight percent (38%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -15.

Confidence in the War on Terror remains high. Fifty percent (50%) believe the U.S. and its allies are winning while just 15% believe the terrorists now have the advantage. Prior to the killing of Osama bin Laden, just 32% thought the U.S. and its allies were winning. Following the bin Laden news, that optimism jumped to 55%.

Just 48% have confidence in the stability of the U.S. banking system. That figure has been fairly stable in 2011 and is up slightly from 2010. However, it is well below the 68% level of confidence measured in 2008.

Sixty-seven percent (67%) currently believe the U.S. economy is in a recession.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 47% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-three percent (53%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Eighty-one percent (81%) of Democrats approve while 85% of Republicans disapprove. Among those not affiliated with either major party, 45% approve and 54% disapprove.

Seventy-five percent (75%) believe voters should be required to show photo identification before casting a ballot.

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Saturday, June 11, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Saturday shows that 23% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-eight percent (38%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -15 (see trends).

Confidence in the War on Terror remains high. Fifty percent (50%) believe the U.S. and its allies are winning while just 15% believe the terrorists now have the advantage. Prior to the killing of Osama bin Laden, just 32% thought the U.S. and its allies were winning. Following the bin Laden news, that optimism jumped to 55%.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 48% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-one (51%) at least somewhat disapprove.

In a three-way Congressional race, Democrats pick up 40% of the vote, Republicans 21% and the Tea Party 18%,

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Sunday, June 12, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Sunday shows that 23% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-nine percent (39%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -16.

When President Obama first took office, 39% of voters nationwide expected the economy to be stronger in a year. By July 2009, confidence that the economy would be stronger peaked at 45%. By the middle of 2010, just 37% expected the economy to be stronger in a year. Now, just 31% hold such optimism.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 47% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-three (53%) at least somewhat disapprove.

In a three-way Congressional race, Democrats pick up 40% of the vote, Republicans 21% and the Tea Party 18%,

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Monday, June 13, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 22% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty percent (40%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -18.

This is the first time the president’s Strong Disapproval rating has reached 40% since the killing of Osama bin Laden. For most of 2010, Strong Disapproval was in the low to mid 40s, but it declined following the agreement to extend the Bush tax cuts.

Fifty-eight percent (58%) of voters think election ballots should be printed in English only. A majority of Republican and unaffiliated voters hold this view while most Democrats disagree.

Thirty percent (30%) of voters think that it might be a good time to consider electing a third party candidate for president.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 47% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-two (52%) at least somewhat disapprove.

When President Obama first took office, 39% of voters nationwide expected the economy to be stronger in a year. By July 2009, confidence that the economy would be stronger peaked at 45%. By the middle of 2010, just 37% expected the economy to be stronger in a year. Now, just 31% hold such optimism.

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[NC Susan]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/wor...e-are-days-when-I-say-one-term-is-enough.html

(MAYBE OBAMA AINT RUNNING......He would rather quit than lose! and he cant hold a candle to any other world leader. Not the Queen, not Netanyu, not even the radio commentators Neil Bortz )

Barack Obama: there are days when I say one term is enough

President Barack Obama has said his family was "not invested" in a second term in the White House and would have been content if he had decided against running for re-election.
Barack Obama: there are days when I say one term is enough
Barack Obama walks Michelle Obama from the White House before their departure to Camp David on June 10 Photo: EPA
Alex Spillius

By Alex Spillius, Washington

7:03PM BST 14 Jun 2011

President Barack Obama has said his family was "not invested" in a second term in the White House and would have been content if he had decided against running for re-election.


Barack Obama: there are days when I say one term is enough
Barack Obama walks Michelle Obama from the White House before their departure to Camp David on June 10

Photo: EPA
Alex Spillius

By Alex Spillius, Washington

7:03PM BST 14 Jun 2011

He said first lady Michelle Obama would be the first to encourage him to do something "a little less stressful" if she no longer believed in what his administration was doing.

"Michelle and the kids are wonderful in that if I said, 'You know what, guys, I want to do something different', they would be fine," he told NBC.

"They're not invested in daddy being president or my husband being president."

There were, he conceded, days when he thought "one term was enough", but "if the family is doing well and Michelle is putting up with me I've got enough energy to do the work I am doing".

Despite the hothouse atmosphere of the White House, he said that his two daughters Malia, 13, and Sasha, 10, were turning out to be "poised, kind and well mannered".


Mr Obama hit back at accusations that he was too calm or unemotional about people's economic hardship as "nonsense".

He said most Americans understood that he spent "all my time thinking about this stuff because I'm talking to these folks every single day".

With her husband facing a difficult re-election in November 2012 thanks to the poor economy, Mrs Obama has recently begun extolling his "tireless" work rate.

"He reads every word, every memo, so he is better prepared than the people briefing him," she said at a fund-raising event. "This man doesn't take a day off. I see the sadness and worry that's creasing his face."

She said the next 18 months of campaigning "is not going to be easy, and it is going to be long".

"Now more than ever we need your help to finish what we started," she told a luncheon in Pasadena organised by the Southern California Women for Obama.

Mr Obama yesterday became the first sitting president to visit the US territory of Puerto Rico since John F Kennedy in 1961. Liberally praising the island's people and culture, he stated his support for a referendum on it becoming the 51st US state. His trip was designed to court the votes of the 4.2 million Puerto Ricans living in the United States, especially the 850,000 in the key swing state of Florida.

 

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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Wednesday shows that 23% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty percent (40%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -17.

The match-up between President Obama and a Generic Republican remains a toss-up.

Only 49% think the U.S. needs to retain its membership in NATO. Americans are very skeptical of how much our allies will help in Afghanistan and Libya.

Forty-five percent (45%) believe that the gap between the American people and their political leaders is as big as the gap between the American colonies and England during the 18th Century.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 47% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-three (53%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Seventy percent (70%) have a favorable opinion of Ford, 51% say the same about General Motors, and only 39% give positive reviews to Chrysler.

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Thursday, June 16, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows that 23% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-two percent (42%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -19.

In the race for the Republican nomination, Mitt Romney still leads, but Michelle Bachmann has surged to second place. Herman Cain is the only other candidate in double digits.

Just 27% now believe the U.S. is generally heading in the right direction.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 45% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-four (54%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Forty-six percent (46%) believe it’s likely General Motors will eventually re-pay the taxpayers for the bailout funding. Forty-four percent (44%) don’t.

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[TerriHaute]

Friday, June 17, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday shows that 22% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-one percent (41%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -19.

If, as expected, Iraq asks the U.S. to leave some troops in Iraq beyond the end of this year, 46% of U.S. voters are willing to do so while 33% are opposed.

The economy remains the top issue for voters heading into the 2012 election season. Health care and taxes are near the top.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 46% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-four (54%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Republicans overwhelmingly believe that any of the party's presidential nominees would do a better job than President Obama. Tea Party members are more likely to hold that view than other GOP voters. Even if their favorite candidate doesn't win, 83% of Republican Primary voters anticipate voting for the party's nominee.

In the race for the Republican nomination, Mitt Romney still leads, but Michelle Bachmann has surged to second place. Herman Cain is the only other candidate in double digits. A plurality (45%) of Republican Primary voters believe it would be bad for the party if Sarah Palin enters the race.

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[NC Susan]

am still amazed that 22% can strongly approve .......... just amazed.......... what goes thru their minds ??

 

[TerriHaute]

Saturday, June 18, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Saturday shows that 21% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-one percent (41%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -20.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 45% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-five (55%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Sunday, June 19, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Sunday shows that 22% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-nine percent (39%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -17.

Just 11% want the United States to be the world’s policeman.

On this Father’s Day, 73% believe that being a father is the most important role a man can fill in today’s world.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 47% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-two (52%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Monday, June 20, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 23% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-nine percent (39%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -16.

Sixty-four percent (64%) of voters nationwide believe that border control is more important than legalizing the status of illegal immigrants already in the country. At the same time, 61% favor a welcoming policy of legal immigration.

As they have consistently since the president’s health care plan was passed, most voters continue to favor repeal of that law.

Thirty-four percent (34%) rate their own finances as good or excellent. That’s down a point since President Obama took office and down nine since the collapse of Lehman Brothers in the fall of 2008.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 47% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-one (51%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Just 11% want the United States to be the world’s policeman.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Tuesday shows that 24% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-eight percent (38%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -14.

Confidence in the housing market has plummeted. Just 45% of homeowners now believe their home is worth more than the mortgage. Just 16% expect the value of their home to increase over the coming year while 37% expect a further decline. Even looking out five years, only 35% expect that the value of their home will go up.

As the debt ceiling debate unfolds, 70% believe it would be bad for the nation if a failure to increase the debt ceiling leads to a default on the federal debt. However, 56% believe the failure to significantly cut federal spending would be even worse.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 47% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty (50%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Republicans continue to hold a modest lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot. Today, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern, new numbers will be released for the match-up between President Obama and a Generic Republican presidential candidate.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Wednesday shows that 24% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-eight percent (38%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -14.

Only 47% now believe that buying a home is the best investment a family can make. That’s down from 73% in February 2009. Just 16% of homeowners expect the value of their home to increase over the coming year while 37% expect a further decline. Even looking out five years, only 35% expect that the value of their home will go up.

Overall, 10% rate the economy as good or excellent while 57% say poor.

Americans strongly believe that reducing the federal budget deficit is more important than increasing food safety inspections. Most Americans (53%) believe that if there were no food safety regulations, restaurants would make more money by taking steps to ensure their food was safe for customers rather than cutting corners.

A majority of Americans continue to favor placing strict sanctions on those who knowingly hire illegal immigrants and those who knowingly sell or rent property to illegal immigrants. Most also want police to check the legal status of anyone stopped for a traffic violation.

The EPA gets mixed reviews from voters nationwide, 47% favorable and 45% unfavorable.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 46% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-two (52%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Thursday, June 23, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows that 23% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-eight percent (38%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -15.

Only eight percent (8%) give Congress good or excellent marks, and just 26% believe the United States is generally heading in the right direction.

Thirty-eight percent (38%) believe that most reporters are trying to help the president pass his agenda. That’s down from 48% a year ago. Twenty percent (20%) think most reporters are trying to block the president from passing his agenda.

Just 51% believe they will have enough money to enjoy a comfortable retirement, marking a consistent decline since October 2010.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 46% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-three (53%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Sixty-seven percent (67%) believe most reporters try to help the candidate they want to win. Only 21% think they try to offer unbiased coverage. Forty-six percent (46%) believe the average reporter is more liberal than they are while 18% believe the average reporter is more conservative.

Just 25% would like to abolish the Environmental Protection Agency while 61% are opposed. However, voters tend to like the idea of requiring Congressional approval before new regulations are implemented.

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Saturday, June 25, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Saturday shows that 23% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty percent (40%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -17 (see trends).

President Obama announced on Wednesday that the United States will withdraw 10,000 troops from Afghanistan this year and will bring another 23,000 home by the end of next summer. But most voters don't think the president has gone far enough. Fifty-one percent of Likely U.S. Voters want all U.S. troops out of Afghanistan within a year.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 46% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-three (53%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Thirty-five percent (35%) of Likely Voters say, generally speaking, the Supreme Court is doing a good or excellent job.

Voters appear less concerned these days with protecting individual rights when it comes to national security and public safety.

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Sunday, June 26, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Sunday shows that 24% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-nine percent (39%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -15.

Nearly half of U.S. voters give President Obama poor marks for his handling of the economy, but he continues to earn higher respect for his performance in the area of national security.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 48% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-one (51%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Monday, June 27, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 23% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-seven percent (37%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -14.

Sixty-five percent (65%) of Likely Voters believe that the current level of taxes being collected and paid into the Social Security and Medicare trust funds are not adequate to pay for all promised benefits, but voters have mixed feelings about raising taxes to ensure that level of benefits for future retirees.

Fifty-five percent (55%) of Likely Voters favor repeal of the new health care law, and confidence that the law will improve the quality of health care has fallen to a new low.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 49% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-one (51%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Nearly one-half (48%) of Likely Voters think the al Qaeda terrorist organization is weaker today than it was before the September 11, 2001 attacks on America.

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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Tuesday shows that 23% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-six percent (36%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -13.

Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann officially announced her candidacy for president yesterday, making her the most prominent woman formally in the race. Eighty-two percent (82%) of Likely U.S. Voters now say they are willing to vote for a woman president.

Republicans hold a seven-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot. The GOP has been consistently ahead on the Generic Ballot since June 2009.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 49% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty percent (50%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Forty-seven percent (47%) of adults nationwide believe the U.S. system of justice is fair to most Americans. But far more think the problem with the system is not that the innocent are treated unfairly but that the guilty go free.

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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Wednesday shows that 22% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-eight percent (38%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -16.

A generic Republican candidate now holds a four-point lead over President Obama in a hypothetical 2012 election matchup. It's the fifth week in a row that the GOP candidate has been ahead and the widest gap between the candidates to date.

Just 30% of Likely U.S. Voters favor raising taxes to make sure the Social Security and Medicare trust funds have enough money to pay all promised benefits. Slightly more (34%) prefer raising the retirement age when those benefits kick in for future generations.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 47% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-two percent (52%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Forty-two percent (42%) of Likely U.S. Voters share at least a somewhat favorable opinion of retiring Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

Sixty-six percent (66%) of voters say, generally speaking, American society is fair and decent. Twenty-six percent (26%) believe U.S. society is unfair and discriminatory.

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Thursday, June 30, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows that 21% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-nine percent (39%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -18.

Sixty-three percent (63%) believe it is possible to cut the cost of Medicare without harming the quality of care. However, the key obstacle for any proposed reform to overcome is distrust of politicians: 64% say any proposed changes in either Social Security or Medicare should be submitted to the American people for a vote before they can become law.

Sixty-six percent (66%) are more worried about a government that is too powerful rather than a government that is not powerful enough. Only 17% are more concerned about a government that lacks sufficient power. Over half (53%) of Americans now believe the federal government is more of a threat to individual rights than a protector. Just 23% of voters think the federal government now has the consent of the governed.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 47% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-two percent (52%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Twenty-four percent (24%) believe the U.S. is generally heading in the right direction.

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Saturday, July 02, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Saturday shows that 22% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-eight percent (38%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -16.


The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 49% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty percent (50%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Americans continue to embrace the ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence. Ninety percent (90%) agree that “we are all endowed by our Creator with certain inalienable rights, among them life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

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Sunday, July 03, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Sunday shows that 24% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-seven percent (37%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -13.

Consumer confidence has fallen to a new 2011 low. At 69.8, the Rasmussen Consumer Index is just a tenth-of-a-point above the lowest level for all of 2010 and 2011.

The number of Democrats in the nation tops the number of Republicans for the first time in three months. But, as has been the case throughout the year, the two parties remain fairly evenly matched.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 49% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty percent (50%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Americans continue to embrace the ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence. Ninety percent (90%) agree that “we are all endowed by our Creator with certain inalienable rights, among them life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

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Thursday, July 07, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows that 24% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-nine percent (39%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -15.

Twenty-five percent (25%) believe the U.S. is generally heading in the right direction.

As Congress continues its debate over the national debt ceiling, just 23% of American Adults are at least somewhat confident that U.S. policymakers know what they’re doing when it comes to addressing the nation’s current economic problems.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 49% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty percent (50%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Fifty-two percent (52%) have a favorable opinion of the AARP. The NEA draws positive reviews from 42% and the NRA from 54%.

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Friday, July 08, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday shows that 23% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-one percent (41%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -18.

Seventy-five percent (75%) of voters nationwide believe that U.S. troops should be committed to military action overseas only when vital U.S. interests are at stake. Just 18% favor a military draft, but 30% favor some form of mandatory public service.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 47% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-two percent (52%) at least somewhat disapprove.

A plurality of voters believe that the congressional agenda for both political parties is outside the mainstream.

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Saturday, July 09, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Saturday shows that 23% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-one percent (41%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -18.

Following yesterday’s disappointing employment report, consumer confidence has fallen to the lowest level in nearly two years. Other data shows that hiring expectations peaked last November.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 46% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-three percent (53%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Seventy-two percent (72%) prefer a free-market economy rather than one managed by the government.

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Sunday, July 10, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Sunday shows that 21% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty percent (40%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -19.

Fifty-five percent (55%) of voters nationwide believe that cuts in government spending are good for the economy. Just 11% think such spending cuts hurt the economy. Fifty-four percent (54%) also believe that raising taxes will hurt the economy.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 46% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-three percent (53%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Monday, July 11, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 21% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-eight percent (38%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -17.

Fifty-three percent (53%) of Likely Voters still want to see the national health care law repealed, while 40% are oppose.

Sixty-nine percent (69%) of all adults believe the U.S. economy is in a recession. That’s up from 66% at the beginning of 2011.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 47% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-two percent (52%) at least somewhat disapprove.

As they have consistently, 52% of Likely Voters continue to believe that President Obama is more liberal than they are, though that number has reached a new low.

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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Tuesday shows that 21% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-eight percent (38%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -17.

Republicans continue to hold a modest lead on the Generic Congressional Ballot. New numbers matching President Obama against a Generic Republican will be released at 3:00 Eastern today.

Seventy percent (70%) believe that government regulations hurt small businesses more than big business. Sixty-three percent (63%) believe larger companies use the political process to hurt smaller competitors.

Most voters (53%) oppose an increase in the federal gas tax even if the money is used solely for highways.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 47% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-two percent (52%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Despite the jury verdict, 61% of Americans believe Casey Anthony is guilty of murder.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Wednesday shows that 23% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-eight percent (38%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -15.

A Generic Republican leads President Obama by five points in a very early look at Election 2012.

Support for continuing the U.S. military action in Libya is down to 24%.

Fifty percent (50%) believe the Space Shuttle program has been worth the cost to taxpayers. Twenty-seven percent (27%) disagree.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 48% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-one percent (51%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Voters are evenly divided in their opinion of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce while most offer a positive assessment of the American Medical Association. Data released earlier showed public opinion on the AARP, the NEA and NRA, and other groups.

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Friday, July 15, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday shows that 27% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Thirty-nine percent (39%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -12.

Fifty-five percent (55%) oppose including a tax hike in the debt ceiling deal.

Just 22% believe the situation in Afghanistan will get better over the coming six months. Thirty-five percent (35%) think it will get worse.

The Presidential Approval Index is calculated by subtracting the number who Strongly Disapprove from the number who Strongly Approve. It is updated daily at 9:30 a.m. Eastern (sign up for free daily e-mail update). Updates are also available on Twitter and Facebook.

Overall, 48% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-one percent (51%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Sixty-eight percent (68%) believe the United States is still in a recession.

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