Nearly Half Support Legalization of Marijuana
In 2011, 45% of Americans favored and 50% opposed the legalization of marijuana.
Big Political Divide on Proposals to Raise Taxes on Wealthy
In a pre-election poll, there was a 43 percentage point gap between Obama voters saying that taxes should be raised on the wealthy and the number of Romney supporters who agreed.
Veterans, Public Say Americans Don’t Understand Military Life
More than eight-in-ten veterans of the post-9/11 wars say the American public has little understanding of the problems those in the military face.
Most Americans See China as a Competitor
Two-thirds of Americans say they see China as a competitor to the U.S. and about as many say China can’t be trusted.
Number of Americans with Mobile Connections to the Web on the Rise
Half of all U.S. adults now have a mobile connection to the web through either a smartphone or tablet.
Adults in Mid- to Late-30s Worry Most about Retirement Finances
More than half of adults ages 36 to 40 say they are either “not too” or “not at all” confident that their incomes and assets will last through retirement.
About Nine-in-Ten Registered Voters Plan to Vote
About nine-in-ten registered voters say they will vote in this year’s election.
Broad Support for Photo ID Voting Requirements
Three-quarters of registered voters say voters should be required to show an official photo ID before casting their ballot.
Majority in 2010 Doubted U.S. Preparedness for a Natural Disaster
In 2010, 57% of Americans believed the nation was no better prepared for hurricanes and other natural disasters than it was when Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005.
Majority Says Auto Bailout Was Mostly Good for Economy
More in 2012 see economic effect of auto bailout as mostly good than did so in 2009.
