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    Adults and Social Network Websites

    The share of adult internet users who have a profile on an online social network site has more than quadrupled in the past four years — from 8% in 2005 to 35% at the end of 2008.

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    Modest Backing For Israel in Gaza Crisis

    Overview Americans have a mixed view of the war in the Gaza Strip, and see it in much the same way as they viewed Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah in 2006. While continuing to express strong general support for Israel, the public offers limited approval of Israel’s decision to take military action in Gaza. However, Hamas […]

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    Ask Not…

    Since John F. Kennedy’s famous inaugural address, the word “sacrifice” has become a rarity in the lexicon of politicians — and of pollsters too

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    Young Democrats

    A 19-point gap now separates Democratic and Republican identification among young voters.

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    A Political Melting Pot?

    More than six-in-ten Americans say they would prefer to live in a politically mixed community.

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    My Microwave Rules!

    Nearly seven-in-ten American adults (68%) now describe microwave ovens as a practical necessity in their daily lives.