Romney & Gingrich Lead the News
The Project for Excellence in Journalism did not publish a news index report this week. But the data has been made available.
Why most Facebook users get more than they give
The effect of Facebook ‘power users’ on everybody else
Why most Facebook users get more than they give
The effect of Facebook "power users" on everybody else
Lower-Income Republicans Say Government Does Too Little for Poor People
Mitt Romney’s statement that he is focused solely on the problems of middle class Americans, not the poor, may not sit well with lower-income voters within his own party. Roughly a quarter of Republican and Republican-leaning registered voters have annual family incomes under $30,000, and most of them say that the government does not do […]
Large Military-Civilian Gap Among Young Americans
Just under four-in-ten (39%) adults under the age of 40 say they have an immediate family member who served in the military. By contrast, 60% of veterans younger than 40 have an an immediate family member who served.
Despite a Bad Economy, Most Latinos See Improved Standard of Living
Two-thirds (67%) of Latinos (compared with 61% of the general public) say their standard of living is better than that of their parents at a similar age.
Candidate Traits: Washington Experience Viewed Less Positively
Just a quarter of Americans say they are more likely to support a presidential candidate who has been an elected official in Washington, D.C. for many years. This number has declined since 2007.
The Facebook Fascination on Social Media
With Facebook’s IPO filing, this special edition of the New Media Index examines the conversation about the company among bloggers and tweeters during the past three years.
Trends in Party Identification of Religious Groups
Since 2008, the share of voters identifying with or leaning toward the GOP has either grown or held steady among major religious groups. This includes both religious groups that are part of the GOP’s traditional constituency as well as some groups that have tended to be more aligned with the Democratic Party, including Jewish voters.
