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2003 Survey Reports

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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May 14, 2003
Conflicted Views of Affirmative Action

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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