Over 80% of Americans Favor Meritocratic Workforce
Eighty-one percent of voters believe that companies should always make hiring decisions based on merit, not diversity quotas.
Scott Rasmussen
Majority Favors Cuts to Federal Spending
Fifty-seven percent of voters think that Congress, having suspended the debt ceiling, should cut government spending during the upcoming budget negotiation process.
Large Majority of Americans Remain Unsatisfied with the State of the Nation
Just 18 percent of Americans say they are satisfied with the current state of the nation.
Most Want Parental Consent, Stricter Privacy Rules for Social Media Companies
Seventy-four percent of voters believe that social media companies and other websites should be required to obtain parental consent for users under 18.
Large Majority of American Voters Believe Taxes Are Too High
Seventy-five percent of Americans, including majorities of Republicans and Democrats, believe that taxes in America are too high.
A Majority of Americans Prefer Gas-Powered Vehicles
A majority of voters prefer a gas-powered vehicle over a comparable electric one that uses no gas and costs $10,000 more.
Majority of Americans Believe Social Media Poses Safety Risks for Children
A recent Rasmussen Reports survey shows that 57 percent of American adults believe social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter are unsafe for children and teenagers.
Most say Religion is Important in Their Lives
Americans view religion as an important part of their daily lives, even if most don’t regularly attend services.
Majority of Americans Want Terrorist Designation for Mexican Drug Cartels
Sens. Rick Scott and Roger Marshall reintroduced the Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act, which would give federal law enforcement additional power to fight back against drug cartels by formally designating them as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.
Most Americans Believe Government Spending is Too High
Large majorities of Americans believe the government taxes and spends too much, which hurts the private sector.