Daily Presidential Tracking Poll

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Saturday, August 20, 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-two percent (42%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -21 (see trends).

Scott Rasmussen will be hosting the Rasmussen Report on radio again this Sunday at 3:06 p.m. Eastern. The show will air on WMAL/630AM in Washington, WLS/890AM in Chicago, and online everywhere. Scott will touch on the big stories of the week, take calls from listeners, and discuss whether the Tea Party will help or hurt the GOP in 2012. Recent polling shows that 58% of Republican primary voters think the Tea Party will help.

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-three percent (53%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Voters overwhelmingly support student loan programs but are less supportive of grants that don’t have to be repaid.

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Sunday, August 21, 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. Forty-four percent (44%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -22.

Scott Rasmussen will host the Rasmussen Report on radio today (Sunday) at 3:06 p.m. Eastern. You can LISTEN HERE. The show will air on WMAL/630AM in Washington, WLS/890AM in Chicago, and online everywhere. Scott will be discussing the race for the GOP nomination, take calls from listeners, and discuss whether the Tea Party will help or hurt the GOP in 2012. Recent polling shows that 58% of Republican primary voters think the Tea Party will help.

If you’d like Scott to speak to your organization, meeting, or conference, please contact Premiere Speakers. You can also follow Scott on Facebook.

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, 44% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-five percent (55%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Monday, August 22, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 20% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-four percent (44%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -24.

That matches the lowest Approval Index rating yet recorded for President Obama, a level previously reached just once last September. By way of comparison, President Bush had ratings near the end of his second term in the minus 30s. For President Obama, 42% of Democrats Strongly Approve while 79% of Republicans Strongly Disapprove. Among those not affiliated with either major party, 13% Strongly Approve and 44% Strongly Disapprove.

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, 44% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-five percent (55%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Most voters nationwide continue to favor repeal of the health care law passed last year.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Tuesday shows that 19% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-five percent (45%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -26.

This is the lowest Approval Index rating yet measured for President Obama. The previous low was -24 reached yesterday and also in September 2010. Additionally, the level of Strong Approval matches the lowest yet recorded. By way of comparison, President Bush had ratings near the end of his second term in the minus 30s.

As tension continues in Libya, just 12% think the United States should get more involved in Syria.

Only 20% think government anti-poverty programs reduce poverty. Seventy-one percent (71%) believe too many people get welfare who should not be getting it. Only 18% believe the opposite is true. Fifty-nine percent (59%) think immigrants who follow the law and enter the United States legally should have to wait three years or more before collecting welfare benefits

Republicans continue to lead Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot. Today, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern, Rasmussen Reports will update our weekly look at how President Obama matches up with a Generic Republican. The president leads Sarah Palin by 17 points and later today new numbers will be released on a match-up between the president and Ron Paul. Additional match-up information will be released tomorrow.

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, 44% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-six percent (56%) at least somewhat disapprove. The president wins approval from 78% of Democrats and 44% of those not affiliated with either major party. Ninety-one percent (91%) of Republicans disapprove.

Forty-two percent (42%) of American Adults believe corporations pay too little in taxes, while 24% feel they pay too much. Most (59%) think it is better to have lower corporate tax rates and very few deductions than to have higher tax rates and lots of deductions. Seventy-nine percent (79%) recognize that corporations generally pass higher taxes along to their customers in the form of higher prices.

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Wednesday shows that 21% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-four percent (44%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -23.

In an early look at Election 2012, the president trails a Generic Republican candidate by five percentage points. However, President Obama leads Congressman Ron Paul by a 39% to 38% margin and former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin by double digits. Later today, new results will be released for match-ups between the president and Texas Governor Rick Perry, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, and Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann.

Most voters oppose public schooling, tuition breaks, and driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants.

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, 44% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-six percent (56%) at least somewhat disapprove.

The New England Patriots are the early favorite to win the Super Bowl this season, a year in which many NFL fans are just thankful there will be a season. Twelve percent (12%) expect the Green Bay Packers will repeat as champions.

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Thursday, August 25, 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. Forty-five percent (45%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -24.

Just 14% believe the U.S. is generally heading in the right direction. That’s the lowest level of the Obama Administration.

Forty-five percent (45%) believe the government should cut back spending on highways until the budget is balanced. Forty percent (40%) disagree. A commentary by Michael Barone looks at how private sector bus companies are providing a less pricey alternative to high speed rail. He concludes, “So the private sector provides cheap intercity transportation while government struggles to waste $53 billion. Please remind me which is the wave of the future.”

In a hypothetical 2012 match-up, President Obama leads Texas Governor Rick Perry by a narrow 43% to 40% margin. He leads Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney by slightly larger amounts. Data released earlier showed the president up by just a single point over Congressman Ron Paul and up by double digits over former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. Against a Generic Republican, President Obama trails by five.

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, 42% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. This is the president’s lowest total approval rating since March 16, when it was also at 42%. During his entire time in office, President Obama’s rating has been lower only once, on June 18, 2010. On that day, it was 41%.

Forty-nine percent (49%) believe that illegal immigrants perform jobs that American citizens won’t do. Forty percent (40%) disagree and believe they take jobs away from American citizens.

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Friday, August 26, 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-four percent (44%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -21.

Just 29% give the president good or excellent marks for his handling of the economy. That’s a new low following two weeks at 30%. Sixty-five percent (65%) trust their own judgment on economic issues more than President Obama’s. Not surprisingly, the economy remains the most important issue for voters.

Fifty percent (50%) of voters nationwide believe the federal government has too much influence over states. Just 11% say it doesn’t have enough influence.

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, 43% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance.

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Saturday, August 27, 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. Forty-two percent (42%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -20.

The Rasmussen Report on radio will be cancelled this week due to complications from Hurricane Irene. However, Scott Rasmussen will be back on the air a week from Sunday, September 4.

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 percent (54%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Sunday, August 28, 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. Forty percent (40%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -17.

The Rasmussen Report on radio will be cancelled this week due to complications from Hurricane Irene. However, Scott Rasmussen will be back on the air a week from Sunday, September 4.

In a book released last year, Scott observed that "the gap between Americans who want to govern themselves and politicians who want to rule over them may be as big today as the gap between the colonies and England during the 18th century." He added that "the American people don't want to be governed from the left, the right, or the center. They want to govern themselves." In Search of Self-Governance is available at Amazon.com.

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 percent (54%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Most (54%) believe that states should have the right to opt out of federal programs.

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Monday, August 29, 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-one percent (41%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -19.

Fifty-seven percent (57%) favor repeal of the health care law passed last year. Most believe it will increase both the federal deficit and the cost of health care. Forty-nine percent (49%) believe it will hurt the quality of care while 20% expect quality of care to improve.

Over the weekend, 81% followed news of Hurricane Irene.

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 percent (55%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Tuesday, August 30, 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. Forty-three percent (43%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -22.

Strong Disapproval of the president has been at or above 40% for more than three full weeks, 24 consecutive days. That’s the first time it’s been that high for that long since last November.

Republicans have opened a nine-point advantage on the Generic Congressional Ballot.

Rick Perry, who leads the race for the Republican nomination, caused a stir last week when he said his goal was to make Washington, DC as inconsequential as possible. Thirty-eight percent (38%) agree with that sentiment and 34% disagree.

Forty-eight percent (48%) say the interstate highways they drive on are in good or excellent shape. Just 9% rate them as poor.

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, 43% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-six percent (56%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Fifteen percent (15%) believe the U.S. economy is getting better while 63% say it is getting worse. Data released last week shows that just 29% give the president good or excellent marks for his handling of the economy.

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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Wednesday shows that 19% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-four percent (44%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -25.

That is just a single point above the lowest Approval Index rating yet recorded for this president. The 19% Strong Approval matches the lowest yet ret recorded. The president now trails a Generic Republican by eight points. Tomorrow, Rasmussen Reports will release new results for match-ups between President Obama and individual Republican candidates.

Only 6% say Congress is doing a good or an excellent job while 66% rate the performance of the legislators as poor.

The Rasmussen Employment Index has fallen to the lowest level in a year. Just 17% of workers now report their firms are hiring while 24% see more layoffs coming from their employer.

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, 42% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-seven percent (57%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Thursday, September 01, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows that 19% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-three percent (43%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -24.

Texas Governor Rick Perry leads President Obama by three in an early look at Election 2012. Other Republican hopefuls trail by single digits.

A proposal has been made for the federal government to spend $46 billion to hire a million people on a temporary basis. Thirty percent (30%) favor the idea while 51% are opposed.

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, 43% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-six percent (56%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Just 16% believe the nation is generally heading in the right direction.

Scott Rasmussen’s book on the Tea Party, Mad as Hell, will be released in paperback next Tuesday. You can pre-order now. New polling shows that Tea Party negatives are on the rise. Just 29% say they would consider it a positive to hear a candidate described as affiliated with that movement. Forty-three percent (43%) say it would be a negative. Describing someone as a conservative earns much better reviews.

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Friday, September 02, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday shows that 19% 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 -22.

When tracking President Obama’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. For the full month of August, the president’s ratings fell to the lowest levels of his time in office. Data released earlier this week showed that, during August, confidence in the labor market fell to the lowest level in a year.

Additionally, the number of Americans unaffiliated with either major party jumped to a new high last month. As the debt ceiling debacle unfolded, the number who identify as Democrats fell to an all-time low.

Most Americans say that saying a candidate is like Ronald Reagan is a good thing. Most in the Political Class, however, consider it a negative. Other labels, including environmentalist, socialist, libertarian, or career politicians don’t fare as well. Earlier data showed that being called a conservative is positive but the Tea Party label has become a net negative. Scott Rasmussen’s book on the Tea Party, Mad as Hell, will be released in paperback next Tuesday. You can pre-order now.

Scott will be hosting the Rasmussen Report on Radio again this Sunday at 3:06 Eastern and 2:06 Central on WLS 890 AM radio in Chicago and WMAL 630 AM radio in Washington DC. The show is available everywhere online. New results from polling on the Iowa caucus will be released during the broadcast.

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, 44% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-five percent (55%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Saturday, September 03, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Saturday shows that 19% 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 -21.

A commentary by Larry J. Sabato and Kyle Kondik suggests that, for the moment, the Senate is the Republicans to lose in 2012. Larry Kudlow says a Reagan moment is needed to stop our economic decline.

New results from polling on the Iowa caucus will be released during the Rasmussen Report on Radio this Sunday. Scott Rasmussen will be hosting this show at 3:06 Eastern on WLS 890 AM radio in Chicago, WMAL 630 AM radio in Washington DC, and online everywhere. His book on the Tea Party, Mad as Hell, will be released in paperback next Tuesday. You can pre-order now.

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 percent (54%) at least somewhat disapprove.

When tracking President Obama’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. For the full month of August, the president’s ratings fell to the lowest levels of his time in office. Data released earlier this week showed that, during August, confidence in the labor market fell to the lowest level in a year.

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Monday, September 05, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 20% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-three percent (43%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -23 (see trends).

Investor confidence has fallen sharply since Friday’s jobs report. Just 33% took a summer vacation this year. That’s down from 41% last year and 37% in 2009. Only 34% now believe America’s best days are in the future.

New polling from Iowa shows Rick Perry in front with Michelle Bachmann and Mitt Romney trailing by double digits.

Seventeen percent (17%) consider Labor Day one of the nation’s most important holidays while 14% consider it among the least important.

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, 44% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-five percent (55%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Tuesday, September 06, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Tuesday shows that 22% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-four percent (44%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -22.

Republicans hold a seven-point advantage on the Generic Congressional Ballot.

Consumer confidence has fallen four points since Friday’s jobs report.

Most Americans believe that solar activity plays a role in global warming. However, a plurality believes human activity plays a bigger role.

Fifty-seven percent (57%) of voters favor repeal of the health care law passed by Congress last year. Fifty-four percent (54%) believe repeal is at least somewhat likely to happen.

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, 43% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-five percent (55%) at least somewhat disapprove.

New polling from Iowa shows Rick Perry in front with Michelle Bachmann and Mitt Romney trailing by double digits.

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Wednesday, September 07, 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. Forty-four percent (44%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -22.

Forty-three percent (43%) of Adults favor a proposal to offset any federal disaster aid in response to Hurricane Irene with comparable cuts in other areas of government spending.

American’s pessimism about the economy continues as just 27% of American Adults now believe the U.S. economy will be stronger in one year, while 52% believe the economy will be weaker a year from now.

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, 42% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. That ties the lowest level of overall approval of his presidency. Fifty-six percent (56%) at least somewhat disapprove.

A generic Republican candidate earns the highest level of support to date against President Obama in a hypothetical 2012 election match-up for the week ending Sunday, September 4 with the generic Republican earning 49% support, while the president picks up 41% of the vote.

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Thursday, September 08, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows that 20% 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 -22.

As the president prepares for a major speech on jobs tonight, data from the Rasmussen Consumer Index shows that just 31% rate their own personal finances as good or excellent. That’s down from 35% when President Obama took office and down from 43% in the fall of 2008, just before Lehman Brothers collapsed. On the employment front, 17% of workers report that their employers are hiring while 24% are still anticipating lay-offs. Overall, 52% expect the economy to be weaker in a year.

On key issues facing the nation, 10% trust the nation’s political leaders more than voters. Seventy-three percent (73%) hold the opposite view. At the same time, 72% believe that the federal government has become a special interest group that looks out primarily for its own interests.

Eighteen percent (18%) now believe the nation 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, 43% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-six percent (56%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Forty-one percent (41%) believe that the current system of primaries is a good way to nominate candidates for the White House. That includes 53% of Republicans. Just 17% support public funding of election campaigns.

Last night was Rick Perry’s first debate in the race for the GOP nomination and he stuck by his claim that Social Security is a Ponzi scheme. Polling from last year showed that 27% of voters share that view, 36% disagree, and 37% are not sure.

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Friday, September 09, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday shows that 19% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-three percent (43%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -24.

Data for this update is collected via nightly interviews and reported on a three-day rolling average basis. As a result, the vast majority of interviews were completed before the president’s speech last night.

Voters are evenly divided as to whether the president’s political views are extreme or within the political mainstream. The same is true of Republican hopeful Rick Perry. However, Mitt Romney is seen by most as holding mainstream views while Michelle Bachmann and Ron Paul are seen to be holding extreme views.

Just 18% believe today’s children will be better off than their parents. Sixty-seven percent (67%) disagree and say they will not be better off.

While hardly anybody is terribly upbeat about the nation’s economy these days, Democrats are notably less pessimistic about economic trends than either Republicans or unaffiliated voters.

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, 42% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-six percent (56%) at least somewhat disapprove.

During last night’s speech, President Obama said his jobs plan would be paid for by requesting additional cuts by the Super Committee created in the wake of the debt ceiling debacle. However, even before that new burden, voters were skeptical about the impact of the deal to lift the debt ceiling. Most (58%) doubt it will lead to a significant decrease in federal spending. At the same time, most voters believe that cutting government spending will help the economy.

Data from the Rasmussen Consumer Index shows that just 31% rate their own personal finances as good or excellent. That’s down from 35% when President Obama took office and down from 43% in the fall of 2008, just before Lehman Brothers collapsed. On the employment front, 17% of workers report that their employers are hiring while 24% are still anticipating lay-offs. Overall, 52% expect the economy to be weaker in a year.

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Saturday, September 10, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Saturday shows that 20% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-three percent (43%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -23.

Data for this update is collected via nightly interviews and reported on a three-day rolling average basis. As a result, most of the interviews for this update were completed before the president’s speech on Thursday night.

This month only, Rasmussen Reports is offering a 58% pre-launch discount four our new subscription service. Beginning October 1, more than 20 stories a week will be available to subscribers only. With the pre-launch discount, you can read all of those stories and more for less than 50 cents a week.

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, 42% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-five percent (55%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Sunday, September 11, 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-three percent (43%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -22.

Data for this update is collected via nightly interviews and reported on a three-day rolling average basis. As a result, more than two-thirds of the interviews for this update were completed after the president’s speech on Thursday night. The Approval Index numbers are essentially unchanged since before the speech.

Today, the Rasmussen Report on radio will feature an exclusive, powerful, interview with a young woman who was on the 64th floor of the South Tower when the plane hit. The show airs at 3:06 p.m. Eastern on WLS 890AM in Chicago, WMAL 630AM in Washington, and online everywhere.

Ten years after the tragic terrorist attacks that changed our nation, 50% now believe al Qaeda is weaker today than it was before 9/11. Only 9% believe it’s stronger. However, 61% say it’s at least somewhat likely that there will another terrorist attack within the next ten years.

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, 42% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's performance. Fifty-five percent (55%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Tuesday 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.

Thirty-eight percent (38%) of Likely U.S. Voters favor the $447 billion jobs plan the president introduced to a joint session of Congress last Thursday evening, but 36% oppose it.

Republicans post a five-point advantage over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending Sunday, September 11. The GOP has led on the ballot every week since June 2009.

One-out-of-two voters are confident that America is safer today than it was before the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

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Wednesday, September 14, 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-nine percent (39%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -17.

That’s the president’s best Approval Index rating in roughly three weeks. It’s five points better than just before his speech last Thursday, suggesting he has received a modest bounce.

Still the president trails a Generic Republican by five points in the race for the White House. He also trails Republican hopeful Mitt Romney by three.

Half the nation’s voters think it’s at least somewhat likely a third party candidate will be elected president in the next 10-12 years. Sixteen percent (16%) say it’s very likely. Other data shows that the pressure for a third party candidate comes from those who want less federal spending than proposed by either President Obama or the Republican candidate.

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 percent (54%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Thursday, September 15, 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 percent (40%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -17.

Thirty-two percent (32%) believe the president’s policies have helped the nation’s economy while 50% believe they have hurt.

Seventeen percent (17%) now believe the country is generally heading in the right direction.

Forty-seven percent (47%) have confidence in the stability of the U.S. banking system.

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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Friday, September 16, 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. Forty-one percent (41%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -17.

Sixty-four percent (64%) believe Boeing should be allowed to open and operate a non-union plant in South Carolina, despite objections from the National Labor Relations board.

Fifty-nine percent (59%) believe the policies and practices of the federal government encourage illegal immigration. Just 23% disagree.

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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.

Michele Bachmann now trails the president by double digits. Mitt Romney leads the president by three. New numbers on the Obama-Perry match-up will be released today.

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Saturday, September 17, 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-three percent (43%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -20.

Forty-four percent (44%) of Democrats Strongly Approve while 76% of Republicans Strongly Disapprove. Among those not affiliated with either major party, 15% Strongly Approve and 45% Strongly Disapprove.

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 percent (55%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Sunday, September 18, 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. Forty-two percent (42%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -19.

Scott Rasmussen will host the Rasmussen Report on radio today at 3:06 p.m. Eastern on WLS 890AM in Chicago, WMAL 630AM in Washington, and online everywhere. Be sure to tune in for a discussion of the latest trends in public opinion and what it means for Election 2012.

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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 percent (55%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Monday, September 19, 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-two percent (42%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -20.

In recent match-up polling between President Obama and individual Republican candidates, 18% of voters are either undecided or would prefer a third option. An analysis of these voters shows that 64% of the undecideds disapprove of the president’s performance. His numbers among those who prefer a third option are even worse. This partially explains the gap between polling that shows a Generic Republican consistently beating the president by five points or more while Obama does better in match-ups against named candidates including Romney,Perry, and Bachmann.

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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 percent (54%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Seventy-seven percent (77%) of those with health insurance rate their own coverage as good or excellent. Most voters (56%) continue to favor repeal of the president’s health care law.

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Tuesday, September 20, 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. Forty-two percent (42%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -21.

Republicans hold just a three-point advantage over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending Sunday, September 18. That’s the narrowest margin between the two parties since the first week in August.

Former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman trails President Obama by eight points in our most recently released hypothetical Election 2012 matchup.

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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 job performance. Fifty-two percent (52%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Homeowners remain very pessimistic about the potential short- and long-term values of their homes. Forty percent (40%) of U.S. homeowners now expect their home’s value to go down over the next year, the highest level of pessimism to date. Thirty-seven percent (37%) say their home is worth less than what they still owe on their mortgage, the highest finding in nearly three years.

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Friday, September 23, 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. Thirty-eight percent (38%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -16.

While many voters nationwide oppose President Obama’s new deficit reduction plan, most support raising taxes on the wealthy.

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is the runaway leader in the race for the 2012 Republican nomination in New Hampshire, home of next year’s first presidential primary. However, GOP voters nationally, believe that Texas Governor Rick Perry is more likely to beat Barack Obama in the 2012 general election.

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Saturday, September 24, 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-two percent (42%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -21 (see trends).

Fifty percent (50%) of Americans think President Obama and Congress should consider a mix of spending cuts and tax increases in looking for ways to cut the federal deficit, but nearly two-out-of-three adults (64%) are unwilling to pay higher taxes themselves to reduce that deficit.

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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, 44% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-four percent (54%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Sunday, September 25, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Sunday shows that 20% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-three percent (43%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -23.

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, 44% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-four percent (54%) at least somewhat disapprove.

With less than a week to go before the end of the 2011 regular season, the Philadelphia Phillies are the odds-on favorite among baseball fans to win this year’s World Series.

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Monday, September 26, 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-four percent (44%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -22.

Voters overwhelming doubt that any significant action to restrain government spending growth will be taken before Election 2012.

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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, 44% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-four percent (54%) at least somewhat disapprove.

Just 22% believe the government should assist financially struggling homeowners make their mortgage payments.

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Wednesday, September 28, 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. Forty-one percent (41%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -19.

The president trails a Generic Republican by three but leads Rick Perry by six and Ron Paul by ten. Brand new numbers for a match-up data between the president and Herman Cain will be released later today. The president enjoys a very slight advantage over Mitt Romney and leads Michelle Bachmann by double digits.

Just 9% give Congress positive ratings and 71% favor term limits.

If taxes are raised to reduce the deficit, 62% expect the money will be spent on new government programs instead of deficit reduction. Overall, though, 73% doubt any kind of deficit reduction agreement will be reached before Election 2012.

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 job performance. Fifty-three percent (53%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Friday, September 30, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday shows that 21% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as president. Forty-three percent (43%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -22.

Fifty percent (50%) of Americans are less likely to buy a GM car because the company took bailout money. Not surprisingly, Ford is viewed more favorably than either GM or Chrysler.

An early look at the Virginia Senate race shows a toss-up between Republican George Allen and Democrat Tim Kaine. Later today, national results will be released showing how both New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney do against President Obama.

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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 job performance. Fifty-three percent (53%) at least somewhat disapprove.

President Obama leads businessman Herman Cain by five, 39% to 34%. A plurality of all voters believe Mitt Romney is qualified to be president and they are evenly divided on Cain. Republican voters tend to think Romney, Cain, and Rick Perry are qualified for the job.

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Saturday, October 1, 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. Forty-three percent (43%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -21.

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 job performance. Fifty-three percent (53%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Sunday, October 02, 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-four percent (44%) Strongly Disapprove, giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -23.

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 job performance. Fifty-four percent (54%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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Monday, October 03, 2011

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 20% 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 -22.

Most Americans continue to believe the auto bailouts were a bad idea and most voters continue to favor repeal of the health care law passed last 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, 44% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the president's job performance. Fifty-four percent (54%) at least somewhat disapprove.

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