Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World

July 29 August 1 2010 Weekly Survey


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    Mixed Reactions to Leak of Afghanistan Documents

    Summary of Findings The disclosure of more than 75,000 classified documents about the war in Afghanistan by the website WikiLeaks garnered significant media coverage last week, and those familiar with the story were split over the effect of the leak: about equal percentages say the release harms the public interest as say it serves the […]

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    Earmarks Could Help Candidates in Midterms; Palin and Tea Party Connections Could Hurt

    Overview In the congressional elections this fall, candidates with a record of bringing government projects and money to their districts may have an edge. A majority of Americans (53%) say they are more likely to vote for a candidate with a record of delivering earmarks for their districts; just 12% say they would be less […]

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