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Rasmussen
What They Told
Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 40%, Democrats 39%
27% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Consumers Torn on Economic Direction
Did you get what you wanted this Christmas? Sony Pictures didn’t, or
did they?
Most Americans disagree with Sony’s initial decision not to release the
film, “The Interview,” which depicted a fictionalized assassination of
North Korea’s leader, after alleged computer attacking and terror
threats from the republic. In fact, the news surrounding the
controversial film has made 26% of Americans want to see it even more.
The film, which was set to open nationwide on Christmas Day, has been
released in a limited number of theaters and online.
Most adults believe the United States should get involved if it is
proven that the North Koreans were behind the computer attacks and
threats against Sony Pictures, but are more hesitant in calling such a
cyberattack an act of war.
Most U.S. voters consider North Korea an enemy, but don’t think it is
seeking war with the United States.
The North Korea flap wasn’t the only foreign policy news this week.
President Obama announced plans to “normalize” relations with Cuba, and
voters feel more strongly than ever that the United States should lift
the embargo that was put in place during the Eisenhower and Kennedy
administrations.
It’s been nearly a year since Colorado began the public sale of
marijuana for recreational use, and more voters than ever now support
similar legislation in their state. Fifty-three percent (53%) disagree
with Nebraska and Oklahoma’s decision to sue Colorado over its
marijuana laws.
Despite the week’s hard news, the vast majority of Americans celebrated
Christmas with their loved ones. Christmas Day is still regarded by
Americans as one of the nation’s most important holidays, though
slightly more now celebrate it as a secular holiday compared to past
years.
A quarter of Americans will be traveling this holiday season and most
will be visiting family and friends, but more adults will be hosting
guests than last year.
However, one-in-five Americans still hadn’t started gift shopping yet
just days before Christmas...
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