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Public Continues to Oppose Banning Handgun Sales
May 14, 2008

Federal Government's Favorable Ratings Slump
State and Local Still Viewed Positively
May 14, 2008

Opinion of Oprah More Politicized, Gore’s Ratings Improve
Favorability of Leading Figures
May 14, 2008

A Deeper Partisan Divide Over Global Warming
May 8, 2008

Pope Benedict's Image Improves Following U.S. Visit
May 6, 2008

Obama's Image Slips, His Lead Over Clinton Disappears
Public Support for Free Trade Declines
May 1, 2008

Most Americans Unfamiliar with Petraeus, Rice Remains Popular
April 4, 2008

On Eve of Visit, Pope Benedict Still Unknown to Many Americans
Mixed Ratings for Pontiff's Outreach to Other Religions
April 3, 2008

Obama Weathers the Wright Storm, Clinton Faces Credibility Problem
National Discontent Approaches 20-Year High, Bush Approval at 28%
March 27, 2008

Public Continues to Fault Government for Troop Care
A Year After The Walter Reed Scandal
March 19, 2008

Financial Woes Now Overshadow All Other Concerns for Journalists
The Web: Alarming, Appealing and a Challenge to Journalistic Values
March 17, 2008

Awareness of Iraq War Fatalities Plummets
Political Knowledge Update
March 12, 2008

Public Sends Mixed Signals on Energy Policy
Ethanol Research Loses Ground, Continued Division on ANWR
March 6, 2008

Obama Has The Lead, But Potential Problems Too
Increasing Optimism About Iraq
February 28, 2008

Economic Discontent Deepens as Inflation Concerns Rise
Growing Rich-Poor Divide in Affording Necessities
February 14, 2008

McCain's Support Soars, Democratic Race Tightens
Obama Gains Among Whites, Moderates and Middle-Income Democrats
February 3, 2008

The Impact Of "Cell-Onlys" On Public Opinion Polling
Ways of Coping with a Growing Population Segment
January 31, 2008

An Even More Partisan Agenda for 2008
Election-Year Economic Ratings Lowest Since ‘92
January 24, 2008

Laura Bush's Declining Favorability
Views of Nancy Pelosi Also More Negative
January 24, 2008

In GOP Primaries: Three Victors, Three Constituencies
Romney Gains Among Non-Evangelical Conservatives
January 16, 2008

Internet's Broader Role in Campaign 2008
Social Networking and Online Videos Take Off
January 11, 2008

The Public's Not-So-Happy New Year
More Dems Look Forward to Elections
January 4, 2008

McCain and Huckabee Catch Up to Giuliani Nationwide
On Eve of Iowa Caucuses
January 2, 2008

Iowa, NH Voters Heavily Courted, Dems Have Edge in Personal Contact
Campaign 'Robo-Calls' Pervasive
December 7, 2007

GOP Race Unsettled in Politically Diverse Early States
Primary Preview: Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina
December 4, 2007

Democratic Primary Preview: Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina
Clinton Pressed in Iowa, But Holds Wide Leads Elsewhere
December 3, 2007

Public Sees Progress in War Effort
November 27, 2007

Blacks See Growing Values Gap Between Poor and Middle Class
Optimism about Black Progress Declines
November 13, 2007

Public Dissatisfied with Democratic Leaders, But Still Happy They Won
November 7, 2007

A Year Ahead, Republicans Face Tough Political Terrain
Clinton Propelled by Support from Young Women in '08 Test
October 31, 2007

Nation's Real Estate Slump Hits Wealthy Areas
Republicans' Views of Economy Sour
October 11, 2007

Public Expresses Mixed Views of Islam, Mormonism
Benedict XVI Viewed Favorably But Faulted on Religious Outreach
September 25, 2007

Clinton Seen as 'Tough' and 'Smart' -- Giuliani as 'Energetic'
Voter Impressions of Leading Candidates
September 20, 2007

Petraeus' Proposals Favored, But No Lift in War Support
Increases in Optimism Mostly Limited to Republicans
September 18, 2007

Clinton and Giuliani Seen as Not Highly Religious; Romney's Religion Raises Concerns
Religion in Campaign ‘08
September 6, 2007

Clinton and Giuliani's Contrasting Images
Views of Leading '08 Candidates
August 23, 2007

Internet News Audience Highly Critical of News Organizations
Views of Press Values and Performance: 1985-2007
August 9, 2007

A Summer of Discontent with Washington
Clinton Widens Lead, Giuliani Slips
August 2, 2007

'No Child Left Behind' Gets Mixed Grades
June 13, 2007

Mixed Views on Immigration Bill
Democratic Leaders Face Growing Disapproval, Criticism on Iraq
June 7, 2007

Thompson Demonstrates Broad Potential Appeal
Bush Approval Falls to 29% -- Lowest Ever
June 4, 2007

Muslim Americans: Middle Class and Mostly Mainstream
War on Terror Concerns
May 22, 2007

Motherhood Today: Tougher Challenges, Less Success
Mom's Biggest Critics are Middle-Aged Women
May 2, 2007

Both Sides Reject Compromise in Iraq Funding Fight
Campaign '08: Analysis of Key Voter Groups
April 26, 2007

Little Boost for Gun Control or Agreement on Causes
Va. Tech Shootings
April 23, 2007

Public Knowledge of Current Affairs Little Changed by News and Information Revolutions
What Americans Know: 1989-2007
April 15, 2007

News Leaks Remain Divisive, But Libby Case has Little Impact
Leaks Seen as Motivated More by Personal Than Political Reasons
April 5, 2007

Democrats Fail to Impress in First 100 Days
Government Faulted on Vets' Care, Military Ratings Slip Post-Walter Reed
March 29, 2007

Solid Majority Favors Congressional Troop Deadline
36% Think Surge Will Work
March 26, 2007

Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2007
Political Landscape More Favorable To Democrats
March 22, 2007

Voters Remain In Neutral As Presidential Campaign Moves Into High Gear
Republicans Lag in Engagement and Enthusiasm for Candidates
February 23, 2007

War Support Slips, Fewer Expect a Successful Outcome
Country is 'Losing Ground' On Deficit, Rich-Poor Gap
February 15, 2007

Global Warming: A Divide on Causes and Solutions
Public Views Unchanged by Unusual Weather
January 24, 2007

Broad Support for Political Compromise in Washington
But Many Are Hesitant to Yield on Contentious Issues
January 22, 2007

Broad Opposition to Bush's Iraq Plan
But More Republicans Now Say Troop Increase Is Needed
January 16, 2007

A Portrait of "Generation Next"
How Young People View Their Lives, Futures and Politics
January 9, 2007

Free Trade Agreements Get a Mixed Review
51% Say U.S. Has Responsibility to "Do Something" in Darfur
December 19, 2006

Public to '08 Contenders - It's Too Early
Favorable Ratings Are Mixed for Pelosi, Reid
December 14, 2006

Baker-Hamilton Report Evokes Modest Public Interest
Growing Number Sees Iraq Becoming 'Another Vietnam'
December 12, 2006

Public Cheers Democratic Victory
Expectations As High As for GOP in 1994
November 16, 2006

Republicans Cut Democratic Lead in Campaign's Final Days
Democrats Hold 47%-43% Lead Among Likely Voters
November 5, 2006

Lack of Competition in Elections Fails to Stir Public
Most Have Heard Little or Nothing about Redistricting Debate
October 27, 2006

Democrats Hold Double-Digit Lead in Competitive Districts
GOP Troubles Extend into Home Territory
October 26, 2006

Who Votes, Who Doesn't, and Why
Regular Voters, Intermittent Voters, and Those Who Don't
October 18, 2006

November Turnout May Be High
Democrats Hold Enthusiasm, Engagement Advantage
October 11, 2006

Iraq Looms Large in Nationalized Election
Congressional Race Unchanged After Foley's Resignation
October 5, 2006

Democrats Hold Solid Lead; Strong Anti-Incumbent, Anti-Bush Mood
Terrorism Focus Increases, But No GOP Boost
September 14, 2006

Diminished Public Appetite for Military Force and Mideast Oil
Five Years Later…
September 6, 2006

Katie Couric: Perky and Cute, But Smart, Informed and Liberal, Too
All Three Commercial Evening News Anchors Viewed Positively
August 24, 2006

Many Americans Uneasy with Mix of Religion and Politics
69% Say Liberals Too Secular, 49% Say Conservatives Too Assertive
August 24, 2006

American Attitudes Hold Steady in Face of Foreign Crises
Strong Support for Israel - No Surge in Terror Concerns or Boost for Bush
August 17, 2006

Public Holds Conflicting Views of Press Reports about Government Monitoring Bank Records
August 8, 2006

Pragmatic Americans Liberal and Conservative on Social Issues
Most Want Middle Ground on Abortion
August 3, 2006

Online Papers Modestly Boost Newspaper Readership
Maturing Internet News Audience Broader Than Deep
July 30, 2006

Americans' Support for Israel Unchanged by Recent Hostilities
Domestic Political Distemper Continues
July 26, 2006

Little Consensus on Global Warming
Partisanship Drives Opinion
July 12, 2006

Democrats More Eager to Vote, But Unhappy with Party
Gay Marriage, Inheritance Tax Among the Lowest Public Priorities
June 27, 2006

Iraq Views Improve, Small Bounce for Bush
After Zarqawi's Death…
June 20, 2006

Public Worried about Iran but Wary of Military Action
Big Oil and Bush Blamed for High Gas Prices
May 16, 2006

The Cell Phone Challenge to Survey Research
National Polls Not Undermined by Growing Cell-Only Population
May 15, 2006

Public Disillusionment with Congress at Record Levels
Anti-Incumbent Sentiment Echoes 1994
April 20, 2006

America's Immigration Quandary
No Consensus on Immigration Problem or Proposed Fixes
March 30, 2006

Less Opposition to Gay Marriage, Adoption and Military Service
Only 34% Favor South Dakota Abortion Ban
March 22, 2006

Pessimism Grows As Iraq War Enters Fourth Year
Two-Thirds Say U.S. Is 'Losing Ground' in Preventing Civil War
March 16, 2006

Bush Approval Falls to 33%, Congress Earns Rare Praise
Dubai Ports Fallout
March 15, 2006

Bush a Drag on Republican Midterm Prospects
Hillary Clinton Seen as Leader of Democratic Party
February 9, 2006

Iran a Growing Danger, Bush Gaining on Spy Issue
85% See U.S. Addicted to Oil - 50% Say We Can Quit
February 7, 2006

Economy Now Seen Through Partisan Prism
Emerging Priorities for '06 Energy, Crime and Environment
January 24, 2006

Americans Taking Abramoff, Alito and Domestic Spying in Stride
Democrats Hold Huge Issue Advantage
January 11, 2006

Strong Public Support for Right to Die
More Americans Discussing - and Planning - End-of-Life Treatment
January 5, 2006

Wal-Mart a Good Place to Shop But Some Critics Too
Holiday Greeting Flap: Ho, Ho, Hum
December 15, 2005

Public Unmoved by Washington's Rhetoric on Iraq
Modest Election Optimism, Positive Views of Iraqi Troop Training
December 14, 2005

Opinion Leaders Turn Cautious, Public Looks Homeward
America's Place in the World
November 17, 2005

Alito Viewed Positively, But Libby Takes a Toll
Bush Ratings Fall Further
November 8, 2005

Public Sours on Government and Business
DeLay, Rove Viewed Unfavorably
October 25, 2005

Katrina Relief Effort Raises Concern Over Excessive Spending, Waste
Growing Number Sees U.S. Divided Between 'Haves' and 'Have-Nots'
October 19, 2005

Plurality Now Sees Bush Presidency as Unsuccessful
Discontent with Bush and State of The Nation Ever Higher
October 13, 2005

Miers Concerns Center on Qualifications and Cronyism
Conservative Republicans Cool to Nominee
October 11, 2005

Economic Pessimism Grows, Gas Prices Pinch
Independents Back Democrats on Most Issues, Congressional Midterms
September 15, 2005

Four-in-ten Question Rebuilding New Orleans in Present Location
Roberts Gains Support, But Remains A Mystery To Many
September 12, 2005

Two-In-Three Critical Of Bush's Relief Efforts
Huge Racial Divide Over Katrina and Its Consequences
September 8, 2005

Religion A Strength And Weakness For Both Parties
Public Divided on Origins of Life
August 30, 2005

Abortion and Rights of Terror Suspects Top Court Issues
Strong Support for Stem Cell Research
August 3, 2005

Views of Muslim-Americans Hold Steady After London Bombings
Fewer Say Islam Encourages Violence
July 26, 2005

More Say Iraq War Hurts Fight Against Terrorism
Support for Keeping Troops in Iraq Stabilizes
July 21, 2005

Republicans Uncertain on Rove Resignation
Plurality Favors Centrist Court Nominee
July 19, 2005

Public More Critical of Press, But Goodwill Persists
Online Newspaper Readership Countering Print Losses
June 26, 2005

Supreme Court's Image Declines as Nomination Battle Looms
Court Critics Now on Both Left and Right
June 15, 2005

Iraq News Increases Calls for Troop Withdrawal
Guantanamo Prisoner Mistreatment Seen as Isolated Incidents
June 13, 2005

Economic Concerns Fueled by Many Woes
Gas Prices, Jobs, Housing, Debt Burden and the Stock Market
June 1, 2005

Economy, Iraq Weighing Down Bush Popularity
Country Losing Ground on Most National Problems
May 19, 2005

Disengaged Public Leans Against Changing Filibuster Rules
Approval of Bush, GOP Leaders Slips
May 16, 2005

Beyond Red vs. Blue
Republicans Divided About Role of Government - Democrats by Social and Personal Values
May 10, 2005

Support for Tougher Indecency Measures, But Worries About Government Intrusiveness
New Concerns About Internet and Reality Shows
April 19, 2005

The Dean Activists: Their Profile and Prospects
An In-Depth Look
April 6, 2005

Disapproval of GOP Congressional Leaders, But Democrats Fare No Better
Public Divided on Alaska Drilling, As Well As Social Security
March 24, 2005

Bush Failing in Social Security Push
AARP, Greenspan Most Trusted on Social Security
March 2, 2005

More Optimism on Iraq, But Most Expect Long U.S. Stay
February 24, 2005

Politics and Values in a 51%-48% Nation
National Security More Linked With Partisan Affiliation
January 24, 2005

Public's Agenda Differs From President's
Bush Approval Rating Lower Than For Other Two-Termers
January 13, 2005

Public Opinion Little Changed by Presidential Election
Familiar Divides, Post-Election Disengagement
December 20, 2004

Voters Liked Campaign 2004, But Too Much 'Mud-Slinging'
Moral Values: How Important?
November 11, 2004

Slight Bush Margin in Final Days of Campaign
No Impact Detected from bin Laden Tape
October 31, 2004

Swing Voters Slow to Decide, Still Cross-Pressured
Follow-up Interviews Find
October 27, 2004

Voters Impressed with Campaign
But News Coverage Gets Lukewarm Ratings
October 24, 2004

Race Tightens Again, Kerry's Image Improves
Democrats, Blacks Less Confident in Accurate Vote Count
October 20, 2004

Debate Coverage Viewed Favorably
News Audiences Differ on Horse Race
October 5, 2004

Kerry Wins Debate, But Little Change in Candidate Images
Bush 49%-Kerry 44% Among Likely Voters
October 4, 2004

Bush Margin Widens Again, Despite Vulnerabilities
September 28, 2004

Iraq Support Steady in Face of Higher Casualties
Most Say Al Qaeda Is Weaker Than Before 9/11
September 17, 2004

Kerry Support Rebounds, Race Again Even
Strong Interest in Debates
September 16, 2004

GOP the Religion-Friendly Party
But Stem Cell Issue May Help Democrats
August 24, 2004

Foreign Policy Attitudes Now Driven by 9/11 and Iraq
Eroding Respect for America Seen as Major Problem
August 18, 2004

Public Faults Bush on Economy - 55% Say Jobs are Scarce
Kerry Makes Gains on Issues, Bush Maintains Leadership Image Advantage
August 12, 2004

Democratic Party Image Improvement
Democrats More Confident, Kerry Faring Better in Battleground States
July 21, 2004

9/11 Commission has Bipartisan Support
July 20, 2004

Voters More Engaged, But Campaign Gets Lukewarm Ratings
Choice of President Matters More in 2004
July 8, 2004

Swing Vote Smaller Than Usual, But Still Sizable
Compared to '92, '96, '00
June 24, 2004

Public Support for War Resilient
Bush's Standing Improves
June 17, 2004

News Audiences Increasingly Politicized
Online News Audience Larger, More Diverse
June 8, 2004

Bottom-Line Pressures Now Hurting Coverage, Say Journalists
Press Going Too Easy on Bush
May 23, 2004

Iraq Prison Scandal Hits Home, But Most Reject Troop Pullout
76% Have Seen Prison Pictures; Bush Approval Slips
May 12, 2004

Bush Ratings Rise Even as Iraq Concerns Continue
Vietnam Parallel Rejected
April 26, 2004

Polls Face Growing Resistance, But Still Representative
Survey Experiment Shows
April 20, 2004

Public Support for War is Steady, But Bush Job Ratings Slip
After Falluja
April 5, 2004

Belief that Jews were Responsible for Christ's Death Increases
Prevalent Among Young People, Minorities and 'Passion of Christ' Viewers
April 2, 2004

Bush Support Steady in Wake of Clarke Criticisms
Kerry Issue Advantage Ebbs As Voter Opinion Fluctuates
March 29, 2004

Far More Voters Believe Election Outcome Matters
But Many Already Wary Of Negative Tone
March 25, 2004

A Year After Iraq War
Mistrust of America in Europe Ever Higher, Muslim Anger Persists
March 16, 2004

Three-in-Ten Voters Open to Persuasion
Swing Voters Criticize Bush on Economy, Support Him on Iraq
March 3, 2004

Gay Marriage a Voting Issue, But Mostly for Opponents
Constitutional Amendment Rates as Low Priority
February 27, 2004

Democratic Primary Campaign Impresses Voters
Bush Personal Image Tumbles
February 19, 2004

Iraq Support Stable, Bush Not Seen as Unilateralist
41% Worry U.S. Will Leave Iraq Too Soon
January 22, 2004

Economy and Anti-Terrorism Top Public's Policy Agenda
Dean Seen as More Liberal than Other Leading Candidates
January 15, 2004

Cable and Internet Loom Large in Fragmented Political News Universe
Perceptions of Partisan Bias Seen as Growing, Especially by Democrats
January 11, 2004

After Hussein's Capture…
Bush Rally, But No Fundamental Change in Concerns About Iraq
December 18, 2003

Primary Preview: Surveys in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina
Front-Running Dean has Strong Liberal Base Confident in his Electability
December 8, 2003

Religious Beliefs Underpin Opposition to Homosexuality
Republicans Unified, Democrats Split on Gay Marriage
November 18, 2003

The 2004 Political Landscape
Evenly Divided and Increasingly Polarized
November 5, 2003

President's Criticism of Media Resonates, But Iraq Unease Grows
Rising Job Worries, Bush Economic Plan Doesn't Help
October 21, 2003

Once Again, Voters Say: It's the Economy
Bush Reelect Margin Narrows to 45%-43%
September 25, 2003

Give UN Control in Order to Get More Foreign Troops
Public Staggered by Costs But Wants to Stay the Course
September 23, 2003

Two Years Later, the Fear Lingers
75% Say It's a More Dangerous World
September 4, 2003

California, Kobe and Gay Marriages Spark Little Public Interest
Iraq Remains Top News Story
August 14, 2003

Bush Approval Slips - Fix Economy, Say Voters
Democrats Frustrated with Party Even as Candidates Gain Visibility
August 7, 2003

Religion and Politics: Contention and Consensus
Growing Number Says Islam Encourages Violence Among Followers
July 24, 2003

Strong Opposition to Media Cross-Ownership Emerges
Public Wants Neutrality and Pro-American Point of View
July 13, 2003

Americans More Critical of Bush's Efforts at Home, More Anxious Over Situation in Iraq
Dem Candidates Stir Little Enthusiasm
July 8, 2003

66% Expect Bush Victory, But Democrats More Optimistic Than In '91
June 12, 2003

Views of a Changing World 2003
War With Iraq Further Divides Global Publics
June 3, 2003

Conflicted Views of Affirmative Action
May 14, 2003

Americans More Optimistic About Economy, But Not Bush Tax Cut
States' Budget Woes Connecting With Public
May 7, 2003

Modest Bush Approval Rating Boost at War's End
Economy Now Top National Issue
April 18, 2003

60% War's Going Very Well - 69% We Haven't Won Yet
Bush's Ratings Rose Last Night
April 10, 2003

War Coverage Praised, But Public Hungry for Other News
Overcovered: Protesters, Ex-Generals
April 9, 2003

War Concerns Grow, But Support Remains Steadfast
71% Favor Major Post-War Role for U.S.
April 3, 2003

TV Combat Fatigue on the Rise
But 'Embeds' Viewed Favorably
March 28, 2003

Public Confidence In War Effort Falters
But Support for War Holds Steady
March 25, 2003

Different Faiths, Different Messages
Americans Hearing About Iraq From The Pulpit, But Religious Faith Not Defining Opinions
March 19, 2003

America's Image Further Erodes, Europeans Want Weaker Ties
But Post-War Iraq Will Be Better Off, Most Say
March 18, 2003

Tax Plan Fails to Connect, Bush's Economic Ratings Sag
News Media Gets Good Grades for Iraq Coverage
February 25, 2003

U.S. Needs More International Backing
Post-Blix: Public Favors Force in Iraq, But…
February 20, 2003

Confidence in Country’s Course at Lowest Ebb Since Bush Took Office
January 31, 2003

Bush Confronts State of Economic Unease
Half Say State of Union Speech is More Important
January 23, 2003

Public Wants Proof of Iraqi Weapons Programs
Majority Says Bush Has Yet to Make the Case
January 16, 2003

Political Sites Gain, But Major News Sites Still Dominant
Modest Increase in Internet Use for Campaign 2002
January 5, 2003

Sniper Attacks Draw Most Public Interest in 2002
December 20, 2002

Among Wealthy Nations …
U.S. Stands Alone in its Embrace of Religion
December 19, 2002

Public More Internationalist than in 1990s
Terrorism Worries Spike, War Support Steady
December 12, 2002

What the World Thinks in 2002
How Global Publics View: Their Lives, Their Countries, The World, America
December 4, 2002

House Voting Intentions Knotted, National Trend Not Apparent
44% Republican, 46% Democratic Final Generic Ballot Measure
November 3, 2002

Support for Potential Military Action Slips to 55%
Party Images Unchanged With a Week to Go
October 30, 2002

Americans Thinking About Iraq, But Focused on the Economy
Midterm Election Preview
October 10, 2002

Bush Engages and Persuades Public on Iraq
Congressional Horse Race: Continued Deadlock
September 19, 2002

One Year Later: New Yorkers More Troubled, Washingtonians More On Edge
The Personal Toll Persists, Policy Opinions Change
September 5, 2002

News Media's Improved Image Proves Short-Lived
The Sagging Stock Market's Big Audience
August 4, 2002

Laura Bush's Changing Image: No Longer Just 'Nice'
No One Dislikes Her!
July 2, 2002

Domestic Concerns will Vie with Terrorism in Fall
Criticisms of Bush and Congress as Job Worries Increase
June 27, 2002

Public's News Habits Little Changed by September 11
Americans Lack Background to Follow International News
June 9, 2002

Democrats Less Pleased with Party's Performance
Satisfaction with National Conditions Slumps
May 22, 2002

Record Public Interest in Middle East Conflict
April 19, 2002

Americans and Europeans Differ Widely on Foreign Policy Issues
Bush's Ratings Improve But He's Still Seen as Unilateralist
April 17, 2002

Public Makes Distinctions on Genetic Research
Conducted in association with the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life
April 9, 2002

Americans See Economic Recovery, But Wonder If Jobs Will Follow
March 27, 2002

Americans Struggle with Religion's Role at Home and Abroad
Conducted in association with the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life
March 20, 2002

Views of Business and Regulation Unchanged by Enron
Reduce Tax Cut to Pay for Guns and Butter
February 21, 2002

Americans Favor Force in Iraq, Somalia, Sudan and…
January 22, 2002

Unusually High Interest In Bush’s State Of The Union
Public Priorities Shifted by Recession and War
January 17, 2002

America Admired, Yet Its New Vulnerability Seen As Good Thing, Say Opinion Leaders
Little Support for Expanding War on Terrorism
December 19, 2001

Terrorism Transforms News Interest
Worries Over New Attacks Decline
December 18, 2001

Post September 11 Attitudes
Religion more prominent; Muslim-Americans more accepted
December 6, 2001

Terror Coverage Boost News Media's Images
But Military Censorship Backed
November 28, 2001

Worries About Terrorism Subside in Mid-America
Ratings of Government Efforts Slips
November 8, 2001

America's New Internationalist Point of View
In association with the Council on Foreign Relations; including commentary by Kenneth M. Pollack
October 24, 2001

Attacks at Home Draw More Interest than War Abroad
October 22, 2001

The View Before 9/11: America's Place in the World
A Special Analysis on Foreign Policy Attitudes Before the Attacks
October 18, 2001

Public Remains Steady in Face of Anthrax Scare
October 15, 2001

Americans Open to Dissenting Views on the War on Terrorism
September 11 Shock Slow to Recede - 42% Still Depressed
October 4, 2001

Military Action A Higher Priority Than Homeland Defense
September 27, 2001

American Psyche Reeling From Terror Attacks
September 19, 2001

Economy, Education, Social Security Dominate Public's Policy Agenda
September 6, 2001

Bush Unpopular in Europe, Seen As Unilateralist
August 15, 2001

Laura and Hillary Polls Apart
July 24, 2001

Missing Intern Stirs Media Frenzy, Lukewarm Public Interest
July 18, 2001

Economic Inequality Seen As Rising, Boom Bypasses Poor
June 21, 2001

Bush's Europe Trip Yields No Public Dividend
June 18, 2001

Modest Support for Missile Defense, No Panic on China
June 11, 2001

From News Interest To Lifestyles, Energy Takes Hold
America's New Number One Problem
May 24, 2001

Screening Likely Voters: A Survey Experiment
May 18, 2001

No Consensus on the Census
May 13, 2001

Bush's Base Backs Him to the Hilt
April 26, 2001

Faith-Based Funding Backed, But Church-State Doubts Abound
April 10, 2001

Interdiction and Incarceration Still Top Remedies
74% Say Drug War Being Lost
March 21, 2001

Bush Approval on Par, No Tax Cut Momentum
February 22, 2001

Clinton Nostalgia Sets in, Bush Reaction Mixed
January 11, 2001

Rising Price of Gas Draws Most Public Interest in 2000
December 25, 2000

Some Final Observations on Voter Opinions
December 21, 2000

Internet Election News Audience Seeks Convenience, Familiar Names
December 3, 2000

Many Question Bush Or Gore As Legitimate Winner
December 1, 2000

Campaign 2000 Highly Rated
November 16, 2000

Voters Side with Bush for Now
November 14, 2000

Popular Vote A Tossup: Bush 49%, Gore 47%, Nader 4%
November 6, 2000

Slight Bush Margin Holding with Days To Go
November 5, 2000

Bush Gains on Personal Qualities
November 1, 2000

Voter Opinions Stalled
October 25, 2000

Media Seen As Fair, But Tilting to Gore
October 15, 2000

Presidential Debate Clouds Voters' Choice
October 10, 2000

Lukewarm Interest in Presidential Debates
October 2, 2000

Religion and Politics: the Ambivalent Majority
September 20, 2000

Issues and Continuity Now Working for Gore
September 14, 2000

Voters Unmoved By Media Characterizations of Bush and Gore
July 27, 2000

Voter Turnout May Slip Again
July 13, 2000

Internet Sapping Broadcast News Audience
June 11, 2000

Voter Preferences Vacillate
May 11, 2000

McCain Could Add a Lot To the Gop Ticket
May 9, 2000

Self Censorship: How Often and Why
Journalists Avoiding The News
April 30, 2000

A Year After Columbine Public Looks To Parents More Than Schools To Prevent Violence
April 19, 2000

Performance and Purpose; Constituents Rate Government Agencies
April 12, 2000

A Year Later, More Doubts About Kosovo Mission
March 29, 2000

Bush Pays Price for Primary Victory
March 23, 2000

Post-Seattle Support for WTO
March 2, 2000

McCain Appeals To Pivotal Older Voters and independents
February 17, 2000

The Tough Job of Communicating with Voters
February 5, 2000

Gore Gains, Bradley Looks More Liberal
January 19, 2000

Columbine Shooting Biggest News Draw of 1999
December 28, 1999

Campaign Incidents Have Little Punch
December 16, 1999

Retro-Politics
The Political Typology: Version 3.0
November 11, 1999

Optimism Reigns, Technology Plays Key Role
October 24, 1999

Senate Test Ban Vote Little Noticed, Less Understood
October 21, 1999

Candidate Qualities May Trump Issues in 2000
October 18, 1999

Too Much Money, Too Much Media Say Voters
September 15, 1999

JFK Jr Tragedy Attracts Huge Audience
July 27, 1999

Third Party Chances Limited
July 22, 1999

Technology Triumphs, Morality Falters
July 3, 1999

It's Still Too Early for the Voters
June 16, 1999

Muted and Mixed Public Response To Peace in Kosovo
June 15, 1999

Public Cool To Presidential Pay Raise
May 24, 1999

Bradley Boxes Out Political Center
May 20, 1999

Americans Disengaging From Kosovo
May 18, 1999

Record News Interest in Littleton Shooting
April 26, 1999

Continued Public Support for Kosovo, But Worries Grow
April 21, 1999

Clinton Fatigue Undermines Gore Poll Standing
April 17, 1999

Americans Divided on China Policy
April 8, 1999

Striking the Balance, Audience Interests, Business Pressures and Journalists' Values
March 30, 1999

Support for NATO Air Strikes with Plenty of Buts
March 29, 1999

Public Votes for Continuity and Change in 2000
February 25, 1999

Support for Clinton, But Not for Social Security Funds in Market
January 26, 1999

Senate Trial: Little Viewership, Little Impact
January 18, 1999

The Internet News Audience Goes Ordinary
January 14, 1999

TURNED OFF PUBLIC TUNED OUT IMPEACHMENT
Clinton Ratings Increase Among Republicans and Independents
December 22, 1998

Support for Clinton Unchanged By Judiciary Vote
Public's Good Mood and Optimism Undeterred by Latest Developments
December 14, 1998

CLINTON LEADERSHIP POSITION ENHANCED
Election Pleases Voters Despite Mudslinging
November 13, 1998

DEMOCRATS ERASE GOP CONGRESSIONAL LEAD
44% Republican, 46% Democrat Final Generic Ballot Measure
November 1, 1998

GOP CONGRESSIONAL LEAD NOT UNDERCUT BY BACKLASH
Turnout Indicators Slightly Below '94 Level
October 21, 1998

WHITE HOUSE SCANDAL HAS FAMILIES TALKING
Teens Losing Respect For Politicians
September 30, 1998

BACKLASH SOFTENS CLINTON SLIDE
But Negative Reaction to Testimony
September 23, 1998

CLINTON MORAL AUTHORITY SLIPS
Pew's Poll Numbers:
September 17, 1998

GOP IMAGE IMPROVES, BUT CONGRESSIONAL RACE REMAINS CLOSE
Clinton Ratings Still Buoy Democrats
September 10, 1998

IT'S STILL THE ECONOMY THEY SAY
62% Dislike Clinton, 68% Like His Policies
August 27, 1998

LEWINSKY TESTIMONY - A YAWN
Pew's Poll Numbers
August 13, 1998

MORE RANCOROUS, BUT NOT "DO NOTHING"
The View of Congress
August 7, 1998

AMERICANS UNMOVED BY PROSPECT OF CLINTON, LEWINSKY TESTIMONY
Most Foresee Embarrassment, Not Impeachment
August 4, 1998

DON'T BLAME US
The Views Of Political Consultants
June 17, 1998

VOTERS NOT SO ANGRY, NOT SO INTERESTED
Compared to 1994
June 15, 1998

Internet News Takes Off
Event-Driven News Audiences
June 8, 1998

Possible Consequences of Non-Response for Pre-Election Surveys
RACE AND RELUCTANT RESPONDENTS
May 16, 1998

MIXED REACTION TO POST-SEINFELD ERA
Fans Say Yada Yada
May 10, 1998

PEW VALUES UPDATE: AMERICAN SOCIAL BELIEFS 1997 - 1987
Individualism Still Strong
April 20, 1998

WASHINGTON LEADERS WARY OF PUBLIC OPINION
Public Appetite For Government Misjudged
April 17, 1998

DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CHANCES HELPED BY CLINTON RATINGS
Jonesboro Compels News Audiences
April 3, 1998

CONSERVATIVE OPINIONS NOT UNDERESTIMATED, BUT RACIAL HOSTILITY MISSED
Opinion Poll Experiment Reveals
March 27, 1998

How Americans View Government
DECONSTRUCTING DISTRUST
March 10, 1998

POPULAR POLICIES AND UNPOPULAR PRESS LIFT CLINTON RATINGS
Scandal Reporting Faulted for Bias and Inaccuracy
February 6, 1998

Young, Old Differ On Using Surplus To Fix Social Security
January 28, 1998

SPENDING FAVORED OVER TAX CUTS OR DEBT REDUCTION
Education, Crime, Social Security Top National Priorities
January 23, 1998

High Personal Contentment, Low News Interest
Top 10 Stories of the Year
December 22, 1997

AMERICANS SUPPORT ACTION ON GLOBAL WARMING
Progress Seen On AIDS, Jobs, Crime and the Deficit
November 21, 1997

STOCK MARKET DOWN, NEW MEDIA UP
November 9, 1997

America's Place in the World II
More Comfort with Post-Cold War Era; Opinion Leaders Say, Public Differs
October 10, 1997

PUBLIC AND OPINION LEADERS FAVOR NATO ENLARGEMENT
As Senate Begins Consideration
October 7, 1997

DIANA'S DEATH INTERESTED EVERYONE - A RARE NEWS EVENT
September 12, 1997

WHEN WASHINGTON WORKS, INCUMBENTS PROSPER
Now Fix Education and Social Security
August 15, 1997

PUBLIC DIVIDED ON MEDICARE REFORMS
90% Doubt Tax Cut
June 27, 1997

AMERICANS ONLY A LITTLE BETTER OFF, BUT MUCH LESS ANXIOUS
What Budget Agreement?
May 23, 1997

Ten Years of the Pew News Interest Index
May 17, 1997

MOTHERHOOD TODAY -- A TOUGHER JOB, LESS ABLY DONE
As American Women See It
May 9, 1997

TRUST AND CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT IN METROPOLITAN PHILADELPHIA: A CASE STUDY
April 18, 1997

AMERICANS UNMOVED BY WASHINGTON'S BIG STORIES
77% Fear Nuclear, Biological Terrorism
April 11, 1997

FEWER FAVOR MEDIA SCRUTINY OF POLITICAL LEADERS
Press "Unfair, Inaccurate and Pushy"
March 21, 1997

WIDESPREAD PESSIMISM ABOUT BALANCED BUDGET
Bipartisanship, Yes... Compromise, Maybe
February 28, 1997

PUBLIC INDIFFERENT ABOUT NATO EXPANSION
January 24, 1997

THE OPTIMISM GAP GROWS
Politics, Morality, Entitlements Sap Confidence
January 17, 1997

A PARTISAN PUBLIC AGENDA
Opinion of Clinton and Congress Improves
January 16, 1997

NEWS ATTRACTS MOST INTERNET USERS
One-in-Ten Voters Online For Campaign '96
December 16, 1996

CAMPAIGN '96 GETS LOWER GRADES FROM VOTERS
Fewer Happy with Clinton Victory than with GOP Congressional Win
November 15, 1996

FINAL PEW CENTER SURVEY - CLINTON 52%, DOLE 38%, PEROT 9%
Campaign Finance Charges Raise Doubts Among 7% of Clinton Backers
November 3, 1996

CLINTON UNITES DEMS, GAINS WORKING CLASS INDEPENDENTS
DOLE FAILS WITH POPULISTS, GOP MODERATES
October 25, 1996

DOLE CAN'T CASH IN ON MIXED VIEW OF CLINTON
Interest in Debates Off
October 4, 1996

SOLID CLINTON LEAD, SMALL GAIN FOR CONGRESSIONAL DEMOCRATS
Increased Support For Incumbents
September 13, 1996

DEMOCRATS
A Demographic and Attitudinal Profile
August 23, 1996

REPUBLICANS
A Demographic and Attitudinal Profile
August 7, 1996

A DULL CAMPAIGN, CLINTON WILL WIN SAY MORE THAN 70% OF VOTERS
But House Race Tightens
August 2, 1996

THE DIMINISHING DIVIDE ... AMERICAN CHURCHES, AMERICAN POLITICS
June 25, 1996

TV News Viewership Declines
Fall Off Greater for Young Adults and Computer Users
May 13, 1996

PUBLIC APATHETIC ABOUT NUCLEAR TERRORISM
April 11, 1996

DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL PROSPECTS IMPROVE
More of the Public's Soundbites
April 5, 1996

CLASS COLLISIONS IN RESPONSE TO BUCHANAN, NATIONWIDE
Voters Know More Than In '92
February 29, 1996

New Hampshire Voters Fault Candidates, Media And TV Ads
February 2, 1996

Forbes Draws Even With Dole In New Hampshire
January 29, 1996

Clinton Ratings Hold: Balanced Budget A Public Priority, But Few See Personal Payoff
January 18, 1996

Younger Americans and Women Less Informed: One In Four Americans Follow National News Closely
Times Mirror News Interest Index: 1989 – 1995
December 28, 1995

Energized Democrats Backing Clinton
Voter Anxiety Dividing GOP
November 14, 1995

A Content Analysis: International News Coverage Fits Public's Ameri-Centric Mood
October 31, 1995

Americans Going Online ... Explosive Growth, Uncertain Destinations
TECHNOLOGY IN THE AMERICAN HOUSEHOLD:
October 16, 1995

Support for Independent Candidate in '96 Up Again
Clinton, Gingrich, Dole and Even Powell Less Popular
August 24, 1995

Public Opinion of the UN:
Strong Support, Strong Criticism
June 25, 1995

Medicare Debate Gets more attention than Bosnia, Dole on Hollywood, and Even OJ
The GOP pays the price
June 14, 1995

News Media Differs with Public and Leaders on Watchdog Issues
Ordinary Americans More Cynical Than Journalists
May 22, 1995

Now the GOP faces Cynical, Dissatisfied Public
More Clinton Leadership Wanted
April 13, 1995

Network News Viewing And Newspapers Reading Off
Did OJ Do It?
April 6, 1995

Very Able, but Character, Compassion and Extreme Views Questioned
Gingrich Public Image
March 30, 1995

Who Turned Out in 1990 and 1994
For Your Files
March 9, 1995

Strong Support for Minimum Wage Hike and Preserving Entitlements
Public Yawns at 104th Congress
February 17, 1995

Public Expects GOP Miracles
66% of Democrats Want Clinton Nomination Challenged
December 8, 1994

Public Gives Press "C" Grade For Campaign Coverage
More About White Males From the Exit Polls
November 27, 1994

GOP Leads Among Likely Voters, But Democrats Making Gains
52% to 48% Current Republican Margin
November 6, 1994

Democrats Recover But GOP's Turnout Edge Looms Large
October 28, 1994

Democratic Congressional Prospects Worsen
Simpson Story Loses Audience
October 13, 1994

The People, the Press & Politics
The New Political Landscape
September 21, 1994

Public Tunes Out Recent News
May 19, 1994

Economic Recovery Has Little Impact on American Mood
April 6, 1994

Whitewater Weighs Down Clinton in Public's Eyes
More Also Fault Media Coverage
March 25, 1994

Mixed Message About Press Freedom on Both Sides of Atlantic
Eight Nation, People & Press Survey
March 16, 1994

TV Trials Captivate Public
February 4, 1994

Public Sympathetic to Inman Charges
Quake and Kerrigan Vie for Public Attention
February 3, 1994

Public Backs Clinton on Gun Control
But Handgun Ban Opposed
December 10, 1993

Clinton Successes Repair Image
As Year Ends…
December 9, 1993

America Divides Over Asia
As Clinton Goes to Seattle
November 18, 1993

America's Place in the World
An Investigation of the Attitudes of American Opinion Leaders and Public about International Affairs
November 2, 1993

Jury Still Out on Clinton's Success
Floods and Gays in Military Engage Public Interest
August 5, 1993

The Vocal Minority In American Politics
July 16, 1993

Waco and King Coverage Faulted
May 9, 1993

NBC's Believability Burned
March 3, 1993

It's Still the Economy… Mr. Clinton
One in Five See Two Amy Fisher Movies
January 13, 1993

Press Sees Coverage as Having Hurt Bush Election Chances
The Press And Campaign '92
December 20, 1992

Voters Say 'THUMBS UP' To Campaign, Process & Coverage
Campaign '92 Survey XIII
November 15, 1992

Voters Still Paying More Attention to Perot
But Voter Sentiment Changes Little Over the Week
October 30, 1992

1993 - Priorities for the President
Perot Brings Budget Deficit to Center Stage
October 28, 1992

Perot is Back
Perot Undertoe Threatens Clinton
October 26, 1992

One in Three Flunk Bush Ads
Air Warss Score Card 3
October 22, 1992

Clinton and Perot the Foucs of Voter Attention
Air Warss Score Card 2
October 15, 1992

Public Tunes Bush Out
Air Warss Score Card
October 8, 1992

Clinton Maintains Lead as Bush Campaign Struggles
Family Values Divide Republican Core
September 17, 1992

Clinton Converts One in Three Voters
But Most Strongly Oualify Their Support
August 7, 1992

Clinton Bounce Begins
Perot's Ratings Sag
July 11, 1992

Campaign '92: Survey VIII
Generation Divide
July 8, 1992

Year of the Outsider
Perot Tops Bush and Clinton But Schwartzkopf Runs Almost As Strong
June 16, 1992

The Campaign and the Press at Halftime
June 4, 1992

Bush/Clinton/Perot: An Analysis of the Standings
May 8, 1992

Public Interest and Awarness of the News
May 8, 1992

Verdict in L.A.
May 5, 1992

Electability: Bush, Clinton & Congress
April 3, 1992

Washington Follows the Primaries
America follows Tyson, Olympics, Economy
March 5, 1992

Campaign '92 Survey III
New Democratic Candidates Unappealing to Voters
February 28, 1992

The Governor & The Press
January 30, 1992

Public Interest and Awarness of the News
Public Tunes into Economic News
January 24, 1992

New Hampshire and The Nation
A Comparative Survey of Political Values and Attitudes
January 22, 1992

Americans want Bush call for Public Works/Job Program
Dem Candidates Leads Bush on Economic Issues
January 16, 1992

On the Eve of '92: Fault Lines In the Electorate
December 4, 1991

Two In Three Want Candidates To Discuss Economic Issues
Don’t Know Leads Kerrey in Early Democratic Nomination Sweeps
October 13, 1991

Thomas Court Appointment Stirs Large Interest
July 18, 1991

Press Unfair to Quayle; Kennedy Coverage Blasted
May 23, 1991

In the Gulf: Part II
March 25, 1991

GOP Collects Big War Dividend
March 22, 1991

The People, The Press and The War in The Gulf
January 31, 1991

Divided Public Focused on Gulf News: Braced For Bloody War
January 10, 1991

Year End Summary
The Public Looked Abroad for News in 1990
December 27, 1990

Public Opinion of Election Coverage Improves
Democrats and Campaign Commercials Also Get Better Reviews
November 16, 1990

Gulf Still Top Story: Interest In Faltering Economy Surges
November 15, 1990

Gas Prices Rival Gulf For Public Attention
October 10, 1990

Bush Approval Rating Plummets, Times Mirror Survey Finds
October 8, 1990

Public Interest in Gulf Crisis Unabated
September 14, 1990

American Perspectives: What Do We Look Like? How Do We Feel?
August 19, 1990

American Public Riveted To News of Iraq and Saudi Arabia
August 15, 1990

Public Listens as Bush's Lips Move
July 12, 1990

The Age of Indifference
A Study of Young Americans and How They View The News
June 28, 1990

Reflections of the Times
The Right to Die
June 10, 1990

Bush, Gorbachev Summit Evokes Moderate Interest
June 7, 1990

Hostage Release Tops Times Mirror News Interest Index
May 10, 1990

International News Tops Domestic in Public Interest
April 12, 1990

Public Bids No Trump
March 8, 1990

Avianca Airlines Crash Tops Times Mirror News Interest Index
February 8, 1990

Bush's "Quiet Popularity" Higher that Reagan's After Year in White House
January 21, 1990

Panama Tops January News Interest Index
January 11, 1990

News Interest Index
December 14, 1989

Attitudes Toward News Organization
November 1, 1989

Hurrican Hugo Tops NII
October 12, 1989

News Interest Index
September 11, 1989

News Interest Index
August 1, 1989

Political Upheavel in China
July 12, 1989

News Interest Index
May 1, 1989

Viewpoints of the General Public, U.S. Opinion Leaders, and Overseas Investors
March 1, 1989

The People, the Press & Politics
September 30, 1987

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