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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for August 14, 2019
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
August 14, 2019: Fifty-three percent (53%) of voters nationwide believe that our country is doing okay, but the political system is in crisis. A ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that another 39% are more pessimistic and believe the country is in a crisis. Finally, 8% don't think either the country or the political system is in crisis.
Most Democrats (53%) believe our country is in a crisis. Most Republicans (67%) and Independent voters (52%) believe the country is okay but the political system is in crisis.
Most men (58%) believe the country is doing okay despite our political system. Women are evenly divided: 48% say the country is doing okay while 46% believe it is in a crisis.
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- August 7, 2019 – 114 federal judgeships remain vacant
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