Scott Rasmussen

United States

Public Opinion Pollster and Publisher at scottrasmussen.com

Founded a Couple of Well Known Brands, Moved on Trust voters more than politicians Strong advocate for America's Founding Ideals President, RMG Research;

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Articles

Just 9% Trust America's Political Leaders More Than The People

1 week ago | napolitannews.org | Scott Rasmussen

In a country divided on policy and practice, American voters do agree on one thing: they don't trust the country's political leaders. When it comes to important national issues, three-quarters (75%) of voters trust the American people over politicians. Just 9% trust political leaders more. Two thirds (66%) believe that the federal government has become a special interest group that looks out primarily for its own interests. Only 17% disagree with that sentiment.
Supreme Court Approval at 50%

1 week ago | napolitannews.org | Scott Rasmussen

Publication Date: 04/15/2025 6:03 PM CST Supreme Court Approval at 50% Publication: 04/15/2025 6:03 PM CST Half (50%) of voters approve of the way that the Supreme Court is handling its job, while 42% disapprove. Approval is down four points from February, but up nine points from December. The totals include 15% who strongly approve and 20% who strongly disapprove. The most recent data cited is from a Napolitan News Service survey of 1,000 Registered Voters conducted online by Scott Rasmussen...
GOP No Longer Has Edge On Economic Issues

1 week ago | napolitannews.org | Scott Rasmussen

Democrats who don't understand how Trump got elected have their answer: love him or hate him, people trusted him on the economy more than Democratic candidates. Most voters (57%) still name either inflation or other economic concerns as the most important voting issue. Last election cycle (and historically) voters trusted Republicans more on this topic. That is no longer true. On inflation, 42% now trust Democrats more than Republicans, while 38% take the opposite view.
Those Who Make The Most Say They Pay Too Much In Taxes

1 week ago | napolitannews.org | Scott Rasmussen

The more people earn, the more they believe they pay too much in taxes. Voters who earn more than $150,000 a year lead the way, with 49% believing they pay more than their fair share of taxes. Of those who earn less than $35,000 a year, just 19% believe they pay more than their fair share. There is also an educational divide. Most voters (53%) with postgraduate degrees believe they pay more than their fair share in taxes.
Only 28% Favor President Trump Seeking Third Term

1 week ago | napolitannews.org | Scott Rasmussen

Publication Date: 04/11/2025 11:44 AM CST Only 28% Favor President Trump Seeking Third Term Publication: 04/11/2025 11:44 AM CST While President Trump says it is legal for him to seek a third term, voters aren't interested. Sixty-six percent (66%) are opposed to the idea, while just 28% are in favor. The opposition is also far more passionate than the support: 56% say they are strongly opposed to the idea. Only 18% strongly favor it. The most recent data cited is from a Napolitan News Service...
Just 30% Correctly Define "Misgender"

2 weeks ago | napolitannews.org | Scott Rasmussen

Publication Date: 04/10/2025 3:01 PM CST Just 30% Correctly Define "Misgender" Publication: 04/10/2025 3:01 PM CST Misgendering is again in the news, after a town hall attendee corrected CNN host Anderson Cooper's use of pronouns when introducing her (preferred pronouns they/them). This political weaponization is a black mark for those who engage in it, given that the attendee and Cooper seemed to not have any hard feelings in the interaction. Their reactions align with the vast majority of...
Plurality Say Trump Has Gone Too Far On Illegal Immigration

2 weeks ago | napolitannews.org | Scott Rasmussen

Thirty-five percent (35%) of voters believe the Trump Administration has gone too far in deporting illegal immigrants. That number is up six points from a month ago. The number believing that administration has not gone far enough is relatively unchanged. Twenty-nine percent (29%) hold this view, down two points from a month ago. Nearly three out of four Americans (73%) believe that legal immigration is good for the country, while illegal immigration is bad.
2025 MARCH PARTY ID: Republicans 46%, Democrats 41%

2 weeks ago | napolitannews.org | Scott Rasmussen

In March, 46% of voters considered themselves Republicans or leaned Republican, while 41% considered themselves Democrats or leaned Democrat. These totals, derived from interviews with 9,300 Registered Voters during the month of March, have remained steady for the first quarter of 2025. Fifty-one percent (51%) of men said they were Republicans or leaned Republican while 38% said the opposite (down 4 points from February).
Majority Believe Government Worker Skills Translate To Private Sector

2 weeks ago | napolitannews.org | Scott Rasmussen

Treasury Secretary Scott Bassent's recent comments about fired federal employees filling anticipated new factory jobs has many wondering if it is that simple. Fifty-four percent (54%) of voters believe that government workers have skills that translate to working in the private sector. Seventeen percent (17%) disagree, while 29% are not sure. Surprisingly, only 50% of current government workers believe they have the necessary skills to work in the private sector.
Tariffs Are Taxing Voters' Economic Confidence

2 weeks ago | napolitannews.org | Scott Rasmussen

Confidence in the economy and personal finances has fallen sharply since President Trump announced his tariff decisions. Prior to this past week, perceptions of the economy were better than they had been before Trump won the election. Forty-one percent (41%) now say the US is in a recession. That's the highest total since the election, and up 7 points from a week ago. Another 13% say we will enter a recession in the next six months.