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Nearly two-thirds (65%) of Americans who are aware of the new rules on independent expenditures that resulted from the Supreme Court's “Citizens United" decision in 2010 say they are having a negative impact on the 2012 presidential campaign.

Half of Americans -- a record high -- say that the current Congress has accomplished less than recent predecessors.

Nearly three-quarters (73%) of mobile phone users who used their devices to contribute to relief efforts after the 2010 Haiti earthquake did so quickly, making their donations on the same day that they heard about the Text to Haiti campaign.

About four-in-ten (43%) Americans say that President Obama is a liberal, while 37% consider him to be "middle-of-the-road.” Just 13% describe him as conservative.

Susannah Fox presented Pew Internet's latest research on mobile, social networks, teens, and health.

The share of adults in the United States who own tablet computers nearly doubled from 10% to 19% between mid-December and early January and the same surge in growth also applied to e-book readers.

Overview As the 2012 State of the Union approaches, the public continues to give the highest priority to economic issues. Fully 86% say that strengthening the economy should be a top priority for the president and Congress this year, and 82% rate improving the job situation as a top priority. None of the other 20 […]

A majority (58%) of Americans say GOP leaders should try to work with President Obama to accomplish things, even if it disappoints some Republican supporters. Similarly, 59% say Obama should try to work with GOP leaders, even if it means disappointing Democratic supporters.