52% Want Stricter Trade and Travel Regulations on Communist Nations and Dictatorships

Posted on December 28, 2021 | by Laura Lington

Fifty-two percent (52%) of voters believe the United States should impose stricter trade and travel regulations on communist nations and dictatorships. A Scott Rasmussen national survey disagree and believe the trade and travel rules be the same for all nations. Nineteen percent (19%) are not sure.

White voters and suburban voters are more likely to favor stricter regulations on communist nations and dictatorships. Older voters are more likely than younger voters to support stricter regulations.

The survey also found that 42% of voters see China as our nation’s greatest national security threat. Nineteen percent (19%) see Russia as the biggest threat while 15% name North Korea.

Most Republicans and a solid plurality of Independent voters see China as the biggest threat. Democrats are evenly divided between China and Russia.

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Note: Neither Scott Rasmussen, ScottRasmussen.com, nor RMG Research, Inc. have any affiliation with Rasmussen Reports. While Scott Rasmussen founded that firm, he left more than seven years ago and has had no involvement since that time.

Question 1:

Which of the following nations represents the greatest national security threat to the United States?

19% Russia

42% China

6% Iraq

15% North Korea

4% Mexico

14% Not sure

Question 2:

Should the United States trade and travel rules be the same for all nations? Or should there be stricter trade and travel regulations for communist nations and dictatorships?

29% The same for all nations

52% Stricter regulations for communist nations and dictatorships

19% Not sure

Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted online by Scott Rasmussen on December 14-15, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, internet usage, and political party to reasonably reflect the nation’s population of Registered Voters. Other variables were reviewed to ensure that the final sample is representative of that population.

76% Say It’s Important for U.S. to Contain China’s Global Ambitions

Posted on December 21, 2021 | by Laura Lington

Seventy-six percent (76%) of voters think it is important for the United States to contain China’s global ambitions. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 11% disagree and 13% are not sure.

The totals include 46% who say it’s Very Important and 3% who say Not at All Important.

Seventy-two percent (72%) believe China is actively trying to replace the United States as the world’s leading superpower.

For the first time, China is seeking to establish a naval base in the Atlantic Ocean. Sixty-three percent (63%) believe the United States should do all that it can to block China from having a naval presence in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Question 1:

Is China actively trying to replace the United States as the world’s leading superpower?

72% Yes

7% No

21% Not sure

Question 2:

For the first time, China is seeking to establish a naval base in the Atlantic Ocean. Should the United States do all that it can to block China from having a naval presence in the Atlantic Ocean?

63% Yes

13% No

23% Not sure

Question 3:

Generally speaking, how important is it for the United States to contain China’s global ambitions?

46% Very important

30% Somewhat important

8% Not very important

3% Not at all important

13% Not sure

Methodology

59% Believe Blocking Keystone Pipeline Has Led to Higher Gas Prices

Posted on December 6, 2021 | by Staff Writer

Fifty-nine percent (59%) of voters believe that the Biden administration’s blocking of the Keystone pipeline project and another midwestern pipeline have caused gas prices. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 19% disagree and 23% are not sure.

Seventy-seven percent (77%) of Republicans believe Biden’s policies have contributed to rising gas prices. That view is shared by 54% of Independents and 48% of Democrats.

Data released earlier showed that 40% of voters believe that rising gas prices are a bigger problem than climate change. Just 29% take the opposite view and see climate change as the bigger problem.

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Question 1:

The Biden administration has blocked the Keystone pipeline project and another midwestern pipeline. Have these actions caused gas prices to rise?

59% Yes

19% No

23% Not sure

Question 2:

While seeking to limit U.S. oil production, the Biden administration is encouraging Russia and Arab nations to pump more oil. Do you favor or oppose this policy?

14% Strongly favor

17% Somewhat favor

19% Somewhat oppose

27% Strongly oppose

22% Not sure

Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted online by Scott Rasmussen on November 29-30, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, internet usage, and political party to reasonably reflect the nation’s population of Registered Voters. Other variables were reviewed to ensure that the final sample is representative of that population.

66% Favor Banning China From Purchasing U.S. Agricultural Land

Posted on November 22, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen

Sixty-six percent (66%) of voters favor prohibiting the Chinese Government, the Chinese Communist Party and Chinese citizens from purchasing agricultural land located in the United States. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 18% are opposed and 15% are not sure.

The totals include 44% who Strongly Favor the ban and 7% who are Strongly Opposed.

By a 56% to 24% margin, voters also favor prohibiting federal funding for universities that partner on research projects with the People’s Republic of China.

Those totals include 33% who Strongly Favor the proposal and 10% who are Strongly Opposed.

Finally, 62% believe it should be against the law for former Members of Congress to lobby on behalf of communist countries. Just 13% disagree.

An earlier survey found that 65% of voters favor prohibiting the U.S. government from entering into contracts with any entity the relies upon the use of forced labor in China. Sixty-two percent (62%) believe it should be against the law for companies in the U.S. to purchase or sell any products made by forced labor in Chinese detention camps.

Other data showed that 66% of voters believe it is important for the United States to hold China accountable for its abuse of the Uyghur Muslims. A broader question found that 80% of voters think it is important for the United States to hold China accountable for its use of slave labor and other human rights violations.

Fifty-eight percent (58%) believe the U.S. system of politics and government is morally superior to China’s. Just 16% disagree.

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Question 1:

Should it be against the law for former Members of Congress to lobby on behalf of communist countries?

62% Yes

13% No

25% Not sure

Question 2:

A proposal has been made that would prohibit the Chinese Government, the Chinese Communist Party and Chinese citizens from purchasing agricultural land located in the United States. Do you favor or oppose this proposal?

44% Strongly favor

22% Somewhat favor

11% Somewhat oppose

7% Strongly oppose

15% Not sure

Question 3:

Another proposal has been made that would prohibit federal funding for universities that partner on research projects with the People’s Republic of China. Do you favor or oppose this proposal?

33% Strongly favor

23% Somewhat favor

14% Somewhat oppose

10% Strongly oppose

20% Not sure

Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted online by Scott Rasmussen on November 17-18, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, internet usage, and political party to reasonably reflect the nation’s population of Registered Voters. Other variables were reviewed to ensure that the final sample is representative of that population.

65% Favor Prohibiting U.S. Gov’t From Entering Into Contracts With Any Entity Relying Upon Forced Labor In China

Posted on November 14, 2021 | by Staff Writer

Sixty five percent (65%) of voters favor prohibiting the U.S. government from entering into contracts with any entity the relies upon the use of forced labor in China. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found 15% oppose such a ban and 19% are not sure.

The totals include 36% who Strongly Favor such a proposal and 4% who are Strongly Opposed.

Sixty-two percent (62%) believe it should be against the law for companies in the U.S. to purchase or sell any products made by forced labor in Chinese detention camps.

Data released earlier showed that 66% of voters believe it is important for the United States to hold China accountable for its abuse of the Uyghur Muslims. A broader question found that 80% of voters think it is important for the United States to hold China accountable for its use of slave labor and other human rights violations.

Fifty-eight percent (58%) believe the U.S. system of politics and government is morally superior to China’s. Just 16% disagree.

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Question 1:

A proposal has been made that would prohibit the U.S. government from entering into contracts with any entity the relies upon the use of forced labor in China. Do you favor or oppose this proposal?

36% Strongly favor

29% Somewhat favor

11% Somewhat oppose

4% Strongly oppose

19% Not sure

Question 2:

Should it be against the law for companies in the U.S. to purchase or sell any products made by forced labor in Chinese detention camps?

62% Yes

18% No

20% Not sure

Question 3:

Preventing the United States government and companies from relying upon forced labor might increase the cost of some goods in the U.S. To boycott products made with forced labor, how much would you personally be willing to pay in higher costs?

27% Nothing

23% $10 a month

13% $25 a month

9% $50 a month

6% $100 a month

22% Whatever it takes

Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted online by Scott Rasmussen on November 8-11, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, internet usage, and political party to reasonably reflect the nation’s population of Registered Voters. Other variables were reviewed to ensure that the final sample is representative of that population.

66% Believe It Is Important for the United States to Hold China Accountable for its abuse of the Uyghur Muslims

Posted on November 14, 2021 | by Staff Writer

Sixty-six percent (66%) of voters believe it is important for the United States to hold China accountable for its abuse of the Uyghur Muslims. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 11% disagree and say it’s not important. Twenty-two percent (22%) are not sure.

Those totals include 37% who think it’s Very Important to hold China accountable and 4% who say it’s Not at All Important.

The desire to hold China accountable may be reduced somewhat by the fact that relatively few U.S. voters are aware of how China has abused the Uyghur Muslims.

Data released earlier showed that 80% of voters think it is important for the United States to hold China accountable for its use of slave labor and other human rights violations. Additionally, 60% believe it is important to hold China accountable for the spread of COVID-19.

Fifty-eight percent (58%) believe the U.S. system of politics and government is morally superior to China’s. Just 16% disagree.

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Question:

How important is it for the United States to hold China accountable for its abuse of the Uyghur Muslims?

37% Very important

29% Somewhat important

7% Not very important

4% Not at all important

22% Not sure

Methodology

Just 38% Recognize That Chinese Government Has Sent Uyghur Muslims to Detention Camps

Posted on November 12, 2021 | by Staff Writer

Just 38% of voters recognize that the Chinese government has sent nearly a million Uyghur Muslims to mass detention camps and subjected them to abuse, including forced labor. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 11% say it’s not true and 51% are not sure.

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Question:

Is the following statement true or false: “The Chinese government has sent nearly a million Uyghur Muslims to mass detention camps. The government has also subjected the Uyghur Muslims to abuse, including forced labor.”

38% True

11% False

51% Not sure

Methodology

58% Say US System of Government Morally Superior To China’s

Posted on October 7, 2021 | by Laura Lington

Fifty-eight percent (58%) of voters believe the United States system of government is morally superior to China’s system of government. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 16% disagree and 25% are not sure.

Sixty-eight percent (68%) of Republicans and 58% of Democrats agree that the U.S. system is morally superior. Independent voters, by a 49% to17% margin, agree.

In world affairs, 57% see the United States as a force for good while 12% see it as a force for evil.

On China, the numbers are reversed. 48% see China as a force for evil while just 13% see that nation as a force for good.

Seventy-two percent (72%) believe the U.S. treats women and minorities better than China. Five percent (5%) take the opposite view.

Seventy percent (70%) see the Chinese Government and the Chinese Communist Party as a threat to the United States. Sixteen percent (16%) do not.

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Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted online by Scott Rasmussen on September 28-29, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, internet usage, and political party to reasonably reflect the nation’s population of Registered Voters. Other variables were reviewed to ensure that the final sample is representative of that population.

The margin of sampling error for the full sample is +/- 2.8 percentage points.

80% Say It’s Important to Hold China Accountable For Use of Slave Labor and Other Human Rights Violations

Posted on September 30, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen

Eighty percent (80%) of voters think it is important for the United States to hold China accountable for its use of slave labor and other human rights violations. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that just 11% disagree and 10% are not sure.

Those totals include 50% who believe it is Very Important to hold China accountable for human rights abuses and 4% who say it is Not at All Important.

Additionally, 60% believe it is important to hold China accountable for the spread of COVID-19. On that question, 26% disagree and 14% are not sure.

Conservative and moderate voters tend to believe that it’s important to hold China accountable for the spread of COVID-19. Liberal voters are more evenly divided.

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Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted online by Scott Rasmussen on September 24-25, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, internet usage, and political party to reasonably reflect the nation’s population of Registered Voters. Other variables were reviewed to ensure that the final sample is representative of that population.

The margin of sampling error for the full sample is +/- 2.8 percentage points.

21% Approve of Biden’s Handling of Afghanistan Withdrawal

Posted on September 28, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen

Twenty-one percent (21%) of voters give President Biden good or excellent marks for handling the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that figure is down ten points from the beginning of September.

Just 42% of Democrats now say the president did a good or excellent job. That’s down 18 points from the beginning of the month.

Only 13% of Independents and 7% of Republicans give the president such positive reviews on handing the withdrawal.

Fifty-eight percent (58%) of voters disapprove of the president’s decision to remove American troops from Afghanistan before all Americans were evacuated. That’s up four points from earlier in the month. Only 33% even somewhat approve of the president’s decision.

Seventy-four percent (74%) think it’s likely that Americans left behind in Afghanistan will eventually be discovered by the Taliban and tortured or killed.

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Methodology

The margin of sampling error for the full sample is +/- 2.8 percentage points.

36% Likely to Attend Event Commemorating 9/11 Anniversary

Posted on September 9, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen

Saturday will be the 20^th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States. Thirty-six percent (36%) of voters say they are at least somewhat likely to attend a memorial service or other public event to commemorate the anniversary. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that most voters (54%) are unlikely to attend such an event.

The total includes 18% who are Very Likely to attend an event commemorating that tragic day. Twenty-eight percent (28%) are Not at All Likely to do so.

Those likely to attend include 39% of Democrats, 34% of Independents, and 33% of Republicans.

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Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted online by Scott Rasmussen on September 8, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, internet usage, and political party to reasonably reflect the nation’s population of Registered Voters. Other variables were reviewed to ensure that the final sample is representative of that population.

The margin of sampling error for the full sample is +/- 2.8 percentage points.

31% Given Biden Good or Excellent Marks for Handling Afghanistan Withdrawal

Posted on September 8, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen

Thirty-one percent (31%) of voters give President Biden good or excellent marks for handling the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 46% say he did a poor job. In between are rate the president’s performance as just fair.

Sixty percent (60%) of Democrats say the president did a good or excellent job. Just 18% of Independents and 13% of Republicans agree.

The poor marks for the president come despite the fact that 64% of voters approve of the decision to withdraw from Afghanistan. However, most voters (54%) disapprove of removing American troops before all Americans were evacuated. Seventy-four percent (74%) think it’s likely that Americans left behind in Afghanistan will eventually be discovered by the Taliban and tortured or killed.

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Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted by Scott Rasmussen using a mixed mode approach from September 2-5, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Most respondents were contacted online or via text while 151 were contacted using automated phone polling techniques. Online respondents were selected from a list of Registered Voters and through a process of Random Digital Engagement. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, internet usage, and political party to reasonably reflect the nation’s population of Registered Voters. Other variables were reviewed to ensure that the final sample is representative of that population.

The margin of sampling error for the full sample is +/- 2.8 percentage points.

54% Disapprove of Removing Troops From Afghanistan Before All Americans Were Evacuated

Posted on September 8, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen

Just 38% of Registered Voters approve of President Biden’s decision to remove all troops from Afghanistan before all Americans were evacuated from that country. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 54% disapprove and 8% are not sure.

Those totals include 17% who Strongly Approve of the decision and 41% who Strongly Disapprove.

Sixty-eight percent (68%) of Democrats approve of the president’s decision. However, 78% of Republicans and 58% of Independent voters disapprove.

The survey also found that 74% of voters think it’s at least somewhat likely that Americans left behind in Afghanistan will eventually be discovered by the Taliban and tortured or killed. Only 14% consider it unlikely.

Those totals include 46% who think it’s Very Likely Americans will be tortured or killed by the Taliban and 3% who say it’s Not at All Likely.

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Methodology

The margin of sampling error for the full sample is +/- 2.8 percentage points.

Biden Approval Down to 46% Amidst Concerns About Afghanistan, Immigration, and the Pandemic

Posted on August 26, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen

Forty-six percent (46%) of voters nationwide now approve of the way President Biden is performing his job. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 46% disapprove and 7% are not sure.

Biden’s approval rating is down five points from a month ago and down nine points from two months ago.

The current totals include 22% who Strongly Approve and 35% who Strongly Disapprove. That is by far the most negative assessments yet measured for the president.

One major challenge for the president is that just 45% of voters have confidence in the ability of the Biden Administration to keep America safe. Following the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, 49% of all voters believe that our enemies view us as weaker than before. Just 21% disagree.

As a result, 59% think a major terrorist attack in the U.S. is somewhat or very likely within the next year.

The situation at the Southern border may also be a factor in the general lack of confidence. Just 28% of voters believe the federal government today is seriously trying to secure the border and reduce illegal immigration. There is a strong belief that many of those crossing the border illegally are drug dealers, human traffickers, and more.

Adding to the president’s burden, pessimism about the pandemic is growing again. Just 25% of voters believe the worst is behind us. That’s down 31 points over the past three months and the lowest level of optimism measured since the vaccines became available.

On the policy front, 57% of voters believe that shutting down businesses and locking down society did more harm than good.

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Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted by Scott Rasmussen using a mixed mode approach from August 20-22, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Most respondents were contacted online or via text while 215 were contacted using automated phone polling techniques. Online respondents were selected from a list of Registered Voters and through a process of Random Digital Engagement. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, internet usage, and political party to reasonably reflect the nation’s population of Registered Voters. Other variables were reviewed to ensure that the final sample is representative of that population.

45% Confident in Biden Administration to Keep Nation Safe; 48% Are Not

Posted on August 26, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen

Forty-five percent (45%) of voters have at least some confidence in the ability of the Biden Administration to keep America safe. A Scott Rasmussen survey found that 48% do not.

Those totals include 20% who are Very Confident in the ability of the Biden team to keep us safe and 32% who are Not at All Confident.

Seventy-seven percent (77%) of Democrats express confidence in the Administration. That confidence is shared by 29% of Independent voters and 17% of Republicans.

The situation at the Southern border may be a factor in the general lack of confidence. Data released earlier showed that 58% of voters believe that drug cartels have more control of the Southern border than the U.S. government.

Just 28% of voters believe the federal government today is seriously trying to secure the border and reduce illegal immigration. There is a strong belief that many of those crossing the border illegally are drug dealers, human traffickers, and more.

When given a choice, 42% of all voters see China as a bigger threat than either Russia or Afghanistan. Of those three nations, 18% see Russia as the biggest threat while 16% point to Afghanistan. Following the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, 49% of all voters believe that our enemies view us as weaker than before. Just 21% disagree.

Data released earlier showed that 59% think a major terrorist attack in the U.S. is somewhat or very likely within the next year.

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59% Say Major Terrorist Attack At Least Somewhat Likely Over Next Year

Posted on August 24, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen

Over the next year or so, 59% of voters say it is at least somewhat likely that there will be a major terrorist attack in the United States. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 22% consider it unlikely and 19% are not sure.

Those figures include 26% who consider an attack Very Likely and 4% who say Not at All Likely.

Seventy-percent (70%) of Republicans worry that such an attack might happen. So do 52% of Democrats and 51% of Independents.

Other recent polls found that 49% believe that, following the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, America’s enemies perceive our nation as weaker. Just 21% disagree.

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Following Afghanistan Withdrawal, 49% Believe Russia and China Perceive U.S. as Weaker; 21% Disagree

Posted on August 24, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen

Given the way the withdrawal from Afghanistan was handled, 49% of voters believe countries such as China and Russia now perceive the United States as weaker than before. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 21% disagree and 30% are not sure.

Not surprisingly, there is a wide partisan divide. Republicans tend to think the U.S. is perceived as weaker than before while Democrats are evenly divided.

Most White and Hispanic voters believe the U.S. is perceived as weaker. Black voters are evenly divided.

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63% See Chinese Government and Chinese Communist Party As Serious Threat to US

Posted on August 11, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen

Sixty-three percent (63%) of voters believe the Chinese Government and Chinese Communist Party are a serious threat to the United States. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that just 17% disagree and 20% are not sure.

Sixty-seven percent (67%) of White voters consider the Chinese Government and Chinese Communist Party to be a serious threat. So do 59% of Hispanic voters and 41% of Black voters.

Data released earlier showed that 73% consider it likely that the Chinese government actively covered up its role in the release of the coronavirus. There is less certainty about the U.S. role. Thirty-nine percent (39%) believe that the United States government provided funding to support dangerous research at the laboratory in Wuhan, China. Only 19% believe that’s not true. Forty-two percent (42%) are not sure.

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Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted by Scott Rasmussen using a mixed mode approach from August 5-7, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Most respondents were contacted online or via text while 236 were contacted using automated phone polling techniques. Online respondents were selected from a list of Registered Voters and through a process of Random Digital Engagement. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, internet usage, and political party to reasonably reflect the nation’s population of Registered Voters. Other variables were reviewed to ensure that the final sample is representative of that population.

73% Think Chinese Gov’t Actively Covered Up Its Role in COVID Release

Posted on August 11, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen

Seventy-three percent (73%) of voters think it’s likely that the Chinese government actively covered up its role in the release of the coronavirus. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that just 13% consider such a coverup unlikely and 15% are not sure.

Those totals include 49% who believe a coverup is Very Likely and 5% who say it is Not at All Likely.

The survey found less certainty about the U.S. role in development of the coronavirus. Thirty-nine percent (39%) believe that the United States government provided funding to support dangerous research at the laboratory in Wuhan, China. Forty-two percent (42%) are not sure.

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40% Oppose Foreign Ownership of Land in U.S.

Posted on March 9, 2021 | by Scott Rasmussen

Forty percent (40%) of voters do not think people living in other nations, or companies from other nations, should be allowed to own land in the United States. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 35% believe foreign ownership should be allowed while 24% are not sure.

Voters under 35 tend to be supportive of foreign ownership while those 55 and older tend to be more opposed. Voters in the middle are evenly divided.

A plurality of suburban and rural voters oppose foreign ownership of land in U.S. while a plurality of rural voters support the idea.

By a 40% to 32% margin, women oppose foreign ownership of land in the U.S. while men are more evenly divided.

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Methodology

The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted by Scott Rasmussen using a mixed mode approach from March 4-6, 2021. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Most respondents were contacted online or via text while 237 were contacted using automated phone polling techniques. Online respondents were selected from a list of Registered Voters and through a process of Random Digital Engagement. Certain quotas were applied, and the sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, education, and political party to reasonably reflect the nation’s population of Registered Voters. Other variables were reviewed to ensure that the final sample is representative of that population.

26% Consider Trade Policies As a National Security Issue

Posted on May 8, 2020 | by Scott Rasmussen

Twenty-six percent (26%) of voters nationwide consider trade policies to be primarily a national security issue. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 56% disagree and consider them primarily an economic issue. Eighteen percent (18%) are not sure.

However, other data from the survey confirms that voters see more to trade policy than raw economics.

Most voters (58%) say ensuring that important materials are produced in the United States is a higher priority than keeping costs down. Just 28% say keeping costs down and promoting economic growth matters more.

The view that ensuring U.S. based production matters more than keeping costs down is shared by 67% of Republicans, 60% of Independent voters, and 49% of Democrats.

Fifty-six percent (56%) say they are willing to pay significantly higher costs on many goods to ensure that U.S. production capability. Twenty-five percent (25%) disagree.

Data released earlier shows that, following the pandemic, 70% of voters want to either reduce or eliminated trade with China.

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The survey of 1,200 Registered Voters was conducted by Scott Rasmussen using a mixed mode approach from April 30-May 2, 2020. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Most respondents were contacted online while 179 were contacted using automated phone polling techniques. Certain quotas were applied, and the overall sample was lightly weighted by geography, gender, age, race, and political party to reasonably reflect the nation’s population of Registered Voters. Other variables were reviewed to ensure that the final sample is representative of that population.

51% Want Stricter Security on Future Trade and Travel With China

Posted on April 2, 2020 | by Scott Rasmussen

Fifty-one percent (51%) of Registered Voters believe the United States should require stricter security on future trade and travel with China. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 27% disagree and 22% are not sure.

By a 71% to 12% margin, Republicans think stricter security is needed. Among Independent voters, 48% want stricter security while 28% disagree. Democrats are evenly divided–37% say yes to stricter security and 40% say no.

Overall, 42% of Registered Voters believe that we need stricter security on future trade and travel with ALL nations. Thirty-four percent (34%) disagree and 25% are not sure.

Data released earlier showed that 47% believe China is primarily responsible for the coronavirus pandemic.

Looking ahead, should the United States require stricter security on future trade and travel with China?

51% Yes

27% No

22% Not Sure

Okay… what about other nations? should the United States require stricter security on future trade and travel with all other nations?

42% Yes

34% No

25% Not Sure

The survey of 1,000 Registered Voters was conducted by Scott Rasmussen using a mixed mode approach from March 26-28, 2020. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. Approximately 72% of the survey respondents were selected at random from lists of Registered Voters. The remainder were selected through Random Digital Engagement. Most were contacted online while 247 were contacted using automated phone polling techniques. Certain quotas were applied to the overall sample and lightly weighted by gender, age, race, and political party to reasonably reflect the nation’s population of Registered Voters. Other variables were reviewed to ensure that the final sample is representative of that population.