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    We Report, You Decide… To Watch

    From 1998 to 2008, the share of Republicans saying they regularly watch Fox News rose 22 percentage points, from 14% to 36%.

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    Staying Connected

    Internet users are 55% more likely to have a non-family member with whom they can discuss important matters.

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    Enthusiastic Republicans

    Fully 58% of voters who plan to vote Republican next fall are very enthusiastic about voting.

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    How the Economy May Sway 2010 Governors’ Races

    The tax hikes that so many states levied to plug holes in their recession-ravaged budgets this year could endanger some incumbent governors’ careers in 2010 when 37 gubernatorial contests are at stake.

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    Modest Rise in Concern About Islamic Extremism

    The public continues to express concern about the rise of Islamic extremism in the United States and abroad, but a survey taken shortly after the deadly Nov. 5 shootings at the Fort Hood Army base shows only a modest increase in these concerns since 2007. Just more than half (52%) of Americans say they are […]

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    Teen Content Creators

    Slides about teen content creators, shown at The Power of Youth Voice: What Kids Learn When They Create With Digital Media.

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    Faith-Based Programs Still Popular, Less Visible

    Overview More than eight years after former President George W. Bush unveiled his faith-based initiative to make it easier for religious groups to receive government funding to provide social services, the policy continues to draw broad public support. But as was the case when Bush first announced the initiative, many Americans express concerns about blurring […]