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    Elections Dominate Coverage, Not Public Interest

    Summary of Findings While the 2010 midterm congressional elections dominated media coverage last week, the public focused more on news about the nation’s struggling economy. Nearly a quarter (23%) of the public says they followed news about the economy more closely than any other major story. Just 6% say they followed news about this year’s […]

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    Using Census Data to Document Economic Distress

    The Census Bureau just released its 2009 American Community Survey statistics, and included some additional analysis to address public interest in using the data to document the impact of the economic downturn.

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    No Compromise

    The public prefers political leaders who stick to their positions over those who make compromises.

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    No Partisan Advantage on Economy

    In dealing with the economy, as many Americans say the Republicans can do a better job as say that about the Democrats.

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    One Recession, Two Americas

    While a small majority of Americans experienced a mix of hardships during the recession, nearly half were largely free of economic difficulties.

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    App Downloaders

    Three-in-ten adults who use cell phones have downloaded an app to their phone.

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    Okay to “Walk Away” from a Mortgage

    More than a third of Americans say it is acceptable to “walk away” from a home mortgage, at least under certain circumstances.

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    Taxed Enough Already?

    Despite increased anti-government sentiment, more Americans say they pay about the right amount in taxes than say they pay more than their fair share.