video It appears that the relentless coverage of the Climategate scandal may have had some effect. Despite the record low temperatures -- and regardless of what they may actually signify -- fewer people believe that extreme weather conditions are the result of global warming than did just two years ago. (more...)

video According to a Politico feature, Scott Rasmussen's polling firm Rasmussen Reports has come under increasing fire from liberal bloggers and pundits, many of whom see it as a conservative front and talking point factory. Surprisingly, liberal polling and statistics maven Nate Silver came to Rasmussen's (qualified) defense: (more...)

video We're 100% sure this story is going to get a little complicated. Last night on The Daily Show, Jon Stewart highlighted a graphic on Fox & Friends relating to global warming and, loosely, Climategate. But the numbers didn't add up - or did they? (more...)

Earlier today, Mediaite's Glynnis MacNicol reported on a new Rasmussen poll that indicates that while 44% of adults (although they never do get to how the children would vote) say they would vote to re-elect President Obama were the election held today, 49% say they would not. She correctly notes that the poll doesn't consider a hypothetical opponent, or other variables. (more...)

So yes. As the saying goes, what a difference a year makes. Twelve months after the momentous election of Barack Obama as the nation's 44th president, a poll shows that were the election to be held today Obama might not be so successful. (more...)

The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. It's not entirely clear where the country's television viewing habits fit into that mix but this is probably a start. According to a recent Rasmussen survey 80% of Americans think that Americans pay too much attention to sensational news stories. Snap conclusion? At least some cable TV viewers are aware they are supporting something they disapprove of. Apparently 'sensational TV' is the new tobacco industry. (more...)

According to a recent Rasmussen poll, there's a strong connection between individuals' political leanings and their attitudes towards the media overall. "While 58% of Democrats view journalists favorably, 70% of Republicans and 55% of unaffiliateds do not." (more...)