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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On Illegal Immigration, Voters Have A Better Idea Than Plane Tickets

4 days ago | napolitannews.org | Scott Rasmussen

An overwhelming majority (70%) believe that requiring all employers to verify that their workers are legal residents would be more effective in causing illegal immigrants to leave the U.S. than the Trump administration's new plan ticket policy. Voters are evenly divided between those who favor (47%) and oppose (44%) the Trump Administration's plan to pay for plane tickets for illegal immigrants to return to their home countries and give them $1,000 after they arrive.
Majority Says Mom Is Most Important Roll A Woman Can Play

6 days ago | napolitannews.org | Scott Rasmussen

Publication Date: 05/09/2025 12:00 PM CST Majority Says Mom Is Most Important Roll A Woman Can Play Publication: 05/09/2025 12:00 PM CST Sixty-nine percent (69%) say that being a mother is the most important role a woman can play during her lifetime. Slightly less (67%) plan to celebrate Mother's Day this weekend. The most recent data cited is from a Napolitan News Service survey of 1,000 Registered Voters conducted online by Scott Rasmussen May 5-6, 2025. Field work for the survey was...
Fewer Than Half Know Faster Econ Growth Reduces Budget

1 week ago | napolitannews.org | Scott Rasmussen

Publication Date: 05/08/2025 12:20 PM CST Fewer Than Half Know Faster Econ Growth Reduces Budget Publication: 05/08/2025 12:20 PM CST Only 45% of voters recognize that faster economic growth reduces the federal budget deficit. A Napolitan News survey found that 22% do not think this is true and 33% are not sure. The most recent data cited is from a Napolitan News Service survey of 1,000 Registered Voters conducted online by Scott Rasmussen May 5-6, 2025. Field work for the survey was...
Just 19% Think The Republican Budget Proposal Is A Major Spending Cut

1 week ago | napolitannews.org | Scott Rasmussen

When told that the Republican budget proposal would reduce spending over the next ten years by $2 trillion - from $86 trillion to $84 trillion, just 19% say the GOP plan is a major cut. A Napolitan News Survey found that only 17% say the plan is cutting too much, while 48% say too little. These findings contrast sharply with legacy media outlets' messaging, which call the cuts a "scorched earth policy".
36% Believe Federal Government Supports America's Founding Ideals

1 week ago | napolitannews.org | Scott Rasmussen

Voters overwhelmingly agree that the United States was founded on the ideals of freedom, equality, and self-governance (82%). A Napolitan News survey also found that 92% believe those ideals are worth fighting for. Sadly, just 36% believe that the federal government supports those ideals, while 47% say they do not. This belief persists whether a Republican or Democrat is in the White House.
2025 APRIL PARTY ID: Democrats 45% Republicans 44%

1 week ago | napolitannews.org | Scott Rasmussen

In April, 45% of Registered Voters considered themselves Democrats or leaned Democrat while 44% considered themselves Republicans or leaned Republican. That's a big change from a month ago when 46% said they were Republicans and 41% Democrats. This is the first time since October of 2024 that Democrats have held an edge. These totals were derived from interviews with 9,300 Registered Voters during the month of April.
Rule of Law: Arresting A Government Official Who Helps An Illegal Immigrant

1 week ago | napolitannews.org | Scott Rasmussen

Fifty-one percent (51%) of voters support arresting a state or local government official who helps an illegal immigrant avoid arrest and deportation. A Napolitan News Survey also found that (24%) disagree and believe such an official should not be arrested. The arrest and suspension of Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan has prompted a firestorm on this topic. Judge Dugan is accused of obstructing immigration officials.
40% Say Trump Deportations Have Gone Too Far

2 weeks ago | napolitannews.org | Scott Rasmussen

The number of voters saying the Trump deportations have gone too far has increased to 40%. That's up five from 35% from early April and up eleven from 29% early March, and is a double-digit plurality. Still, a Napolitan News Service poll found that a slightly larger number (49%) say either that the deportations have not gone far enough or that the pace is about right. Seventy-five percent (75%) of Republicans fall into one of these categories.
Voters Want More Choice On Social Security

2 weeks ago | napolitannews.org | Scott Rasmussen

There is strong support for allowing individuals to change their Social Security retirement ages in ways that strengthen the Social Security Trust Fund. Seventy-two percent (72%) think a 70 year old man should be allowed to defer receiving Social Security benefits for an additional five years in exchange for a slightly higher monthly benefit later. This simple change would make the Social Security Trust Fund more solvent because the man would receive benefits for fewer years.
Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for April 30, 2025

2 weeks ago | ballotpedia.org | Scott Rasmussen

By Scott RasmussenThe Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author. April 30, 2025: Sixty-four percent (64%) of voters say it should be illegal for members of Congress to buy and sell stocks and bonds while they are in office. A Napolitan News Service national survey conducted by RMG Research found 22% disagree. The survey also found 48% say it should be illegal for members of Congress to own stocks and bonds. Thirty-four percent (34%) do not hold this view.