Few Republicans Concerned About Global Warming
That's the small percentage of Republicans who say that dealing with global warming should be a top priority for the president and Congress.
That's the small percentage of Republicans who say that dealing with global warming should be a top priority for the president and Congress.
Three-quarters of Americans (75%), now rate strengthening the economy as a top priority for policymakers -- up from 68% a year ago. Much of the increased emphasis comes from upper socio-economic groups.
More than a quarter of Americans (27%) say this year's State of the Union address is less important than those in the past; last year just 16% saw the 2007 State of the Union address as less important than those in past years.
While 65% of Democrats rate universal health insurance a top priority, only 27% of Republicans agree -- the largest partisan difference recorded for any issue in a recent Pew poll.
Most American Muslims (61%) express optimism that a balanced solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can be found.
Nearly nine-in-ten black respondents (87%) view TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey as a positive influence in the black community; in a virtual tie with Winfrey is comedian, actor and author Bill Cosby.
That's the proportion of Americans who say they have watched one or more of the 2008 presidential campaign debates.
Shortly after last week's Iowa caucuses, only about half of American adults could name both the Democratic and Republican winners -- but 40% say the media have devoted too much coverage to the campaign.
Nearly three-quarters of Mexican immigrants (71%) say they speak English just a little or not at all.