Nearly one-third of Americans under the age of 40 say satirical news-oriented television programs like The Colbert Report and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart are taking the place of traditional news outlets.
The results are in for the showdown of the cable news political comics – and it’s a tie. Among those who know who they are, that is.
Nearly one-out-of two-Americans (48%) plan to wear green today to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
For some Americans, the current economic crisis is bad for more than business.
Forty-three percent (43%) of Americans agree with President Obama’s proposal to require all schools nationwide to follow the same standards for curriculum and grading.
Thirty-seven percent (37%) of Americans say they have postponed a medical procedure in the past six months to save money, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
Daylight Savings Time begins again on Sunday, March 8, and 9% of adults correctly identified this Sunday as the day to change their clocks, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
Fifty-two percent (52%) of Americans say they go online and use the Internet every day or nearly every day, and most of those adults now find online reporting comparable to that in their local newspaper.
Just 30% of Americans say they read a print version of their local newspaper every day or nearly every day, but under the age of 40, only half as many (15%) say the same.
Most Americans (51%) say the country's current economic crisis will prevent them from going to a professional sporting event this year, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
While an increasing number of states have banned smoking in public places like bars and restaurants, most Americans (51%) don’t think smoking should be banned in all public air spaces, such as beaches and parks.
The Oscars are just two days away, and our readers have made their predictions in this year’s three major categories.
The marijuana debate has come a long way since “Reefer Madness.”
Michael Phelps swam right into a mess when a British tabloid last month published photos of the 14-time Olympic gold medalist smoking marijuana.
Pit bull attacks on humans seem to be an all-too-common news subject, but only 28% of Americans think the dogs should be banned.
Nearly half of Americans (48%) say the Beverly Hills doctor who implanted six embryos in unemployed single mother Nadya Suleman should be punished for malpractice.
It’s a good thing today’s holiday isn’t Father’s Day because the Father of our Country sure isn’t getting much respect.
Forty-nine percent (49%) of Pennsylvanians believe the Philadelphia Phillies are at least somewhat likely to repeat as World Series champions this baseball season, according to a Rasmussen Reports survey in the state. Fourteen percent (14%) think it is very likely.
Valentine’s Day is Saturday, and the one thing most Americans (69%) want to do to celebrate is dine with someone special. Only eight percent (8%) would prefer flowers instead. Seven percent (7%) want candy, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports survey.
