Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for March 17, 2026
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March 17, 2026: Two hundred and fifty (250) years ago, on March 17, 1776, the British were kicked out of Boston. This was due to General George Washington putting fortifications and cannons at Dorchester Heights, which sits south of Boston. The setup for the fortifications started on March 4 when Washington told Major General John Thomas to start secretly bringing soldiers and other workers into Dorchester Heights. Once the British realized this, they had to evacuate. This ended the eight-year hold the British had on Boston.[1]
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- March 16, 2026-23% of voters know what the SAVE Act is
- March 13, 2026-19 states have banned ranked-choice voting
- March 12, 2026-48% of voters say they are able to regularly set aside money in savings or retirement accounts
- March 11, 2026-58% of voters say the president has too much power
- March 10, 2026-40% of voters favor the attack on Iran
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