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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for October 17, 2025
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October 17, 2025: Two hundred and forty-eight years ago, on October 17, 1777, the United States defeated the British in the Battle of Saratoga. Fighting had been going on in the region since the summer until, eventually, on October 13, close to 20,000 Americans surrounded British forces. The British general John Burgoyne would surrender the 5,000 troops that were under his command. This victory would be heard by King Louis XVI of France, and would be influential in his decision to provide assistance to the United States.[1]
Scott Rasmussen is the president of RMG Research, Inc. and founder of the Napolitan Institute.
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
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- October 15, 2025-Nine states have changed their recount laws in 2025
- October 14, 2025-21% of voters say they are very closely following news stories about the war between Israel and Hamas
- October 13, 2025-40% of voters say the Republican party is responsible for the government shutdown
- October 10, 2025-25% of voters believe that certain political leaders are chosen by God
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