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    Olympic Spirit

    Six in ten Americans were especially looking forward to the Winter Olympics.

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    Unemployment & Presidential Approval

    The unemployment rate stood at 7.6% when Obama took office; its rise, and the corresponding fall in Obama’s approval rating, so far mirrors Reagan’s first term.

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    Filibuster Proof

    Just a quarter of Americans know it takes 60 votes to break a filibuster in the Senate.

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    Government-Sponsored News

    In a study of local media, more than six-in-ten stories come from government officials.

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    Colbert Nation

    Just over four-in-ten Americans can identify Stephen Colbert as a comedian and television talk show host.

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    Political Brain

    On a 12-question news quiz, Americans answered an average of 5.3 questions correctly.

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    Global Warming Not So Hot

    Dealing with global warming ranks at the bottom of the public’s policy agenda.

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    Favorable First Lady

    Fully seven-in-ten Americans have a favorable opinion of First Lady Michelle Obama.

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