Topic: Rasmussen Report

A study by the Heartland Institute, based on a Rasmussen survey, claims that one in five mail-in voters admitted to potentially fraudulent actions during the 2020 election. The report suggests that if the majority of Americans had voted in person, the election outcome might have favored Donald Trump.

With the Republican primary ongoing, speculation arises that a new candidate like Jeb Bush might enter the race to consolidate the party. A Rasmussen report indicates that 33% of voters desire a new Republican option. The hosts suggest that if Bush appears physically "trimmed down" in media appearances, it would be a definitive signal of his intent to run.

During an appearance on Fox News, Mike Huckabee joked that Congress's 5% approval rating is "barely above a pedophile." The hosts criticize the remark as a failed attempt at stand-up comedy and a "douche knuckle" move, questioning the logic of who the remaining 4% of supporters would be.

A Rasmussen poll reported by Fox News indicates that 58% of Americans support waterboarding the attempted Christmas Day bomber. The hosts deconstruct the phrasing of the poll, suggesting it is designed to lead respondents toward a specific answer. They argue that the branding of the Rasmussen poll as "always right" is a tactic to manufacture public consent for controversial policies.

Rasmussen Reports has institutionalized the use of fully automated "robopolls" that utilize interactive voice menus to collect voter data. This shift toward automation allows for high-volume data collection with branching logic based on user responses, removing the need for human interviewers.