By John Q. Hosedrinker 
A recent survey reveals that nearly half of likely U.S. voters believe the country would be in a better state if Kamala Harris had won the presidential election. The Rasmussen Reports poll indicates that 45% of respondents hold this view, a slight decrease from April. The survey also showed that 45% of voters do not believe things would be better and 10% are unsure. The survey was conducted from September 29th to October 1st, 2025, and included 1,152 likely voters with a margin of error of +/- 3 percentage points.
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Voter Remorse: 45% Say It Would Be Better If Kamala Harris Had Won. Well, that’s the headline, isn’t it? And it seems to have sparked quite a reaction. The initial response, and it’s a common one, is a mixture of disbelief and frustration. “Only 45%?” is a repeated sentiment. It’s as if the very idea that less than half the population feels this way is almost unbelievable, a testament to the prevailing political climate. The underlying sentiment is clear: a significant portion of the population, perhaps the majority, aren’t seeing the situation in the same light. It’s a stark reminder of the deep divisions that run through the country.
Now, the reactions are pretty strong and it’s understandable. Some people feel this is far too low a number. The idea of “morons” being responsible for the current state of affairs is floated, with some even lamenting that the actual figure, reflecting a deeper dissatisfaction, might be closer to 60%. The comments really expose the raw nerves in the political discourse. It seems that there’s a real fear for the future, a genuine concern about where the country is headed, and the weight of that fear has people feeling despondent and frustrated.
Here’s the thing: the poll, as reported by Rasmussen, is seen as potentially skewed. The skepticism towards the source itself is a factor, with some suggesting that the right-leaning slant of the polling firm might even mean the 45% figure is an underestimation. This kind of distrust is a sign of how polarized things have become. Even the most basic information is viewed through a filter of pre-existing biases, making it hard to have productive conversations. The sentiment is not just directed at those who voted in a particular way, it’s the whole system that’s called into question.
Going deeper into the mechanics, the core issue is that the survey, according to this particular conversation, doesn’t actually demonstrate voter remorse. The question asked, “Would America be better off now if Kamala Harris had won the presidential election last year?” is a question about preference rather than regret. To some, that’s an important distinction, but it also raises another key point: who is included in this 45%? Is it people who already voted for her? Are they the only ones? That would be a very different kind of picture. The discussion underscores a general lack of awareness of the political landscape.
The responses quickly turn to what this may suggest, and how those within that 55% might be feeling. One idea is that the media would have undermined Harris. And it’s a sad commentary on the political realities of today that this idea is so easily embraced. There’s also the feeling that the survey doesn’t capture the actual sentiment on the ground. It seems like 45% is a reflection of the original vote, but it does not express the general dissatisfaction people are having now.
But the real challenge for a poll like this is the question of what it really means. In a highly polarized political landscape, the answer to a question like this is almost predetermined by people’s pre-existing political allegiances. The lack of remorse, the lack of a shift towards a different view, is then framed as a reflection of deeper issues—like a lack of awareness, a refusal to engage with the news, or a general indifference to the political process. There’s a feeling that many people are simply not paying attention, or are actively choosing to remain uninformed.
It is also seen as a reflection of a country that is going the wrong direction. What the comment clearly illustrates is a profound sense of disappointment and frustration among a segment of the population. The original vote is still fresh in the minds of many. But there is a great sense that the country is worse off than many thought it would be. It seems that the current administration has turned many voters away from her.
The final comments are a mixture of sarcasm and exasperation. The notion that 45% is a number to be celebrated is met with derision. The focus is not on the percentage, it’s about the consequences of the vote. There’s a pervasive feeling that things could be better if a different decision had been made, or at least, it could have been different. This underscores a key takeaway: the current political climate is not just about policy disagreements; it’s a deeply emotional and personal experience for a significant portion of the population.