Scandal Launches Election to Top Story
The Project for Excellence in Journalism did not issue a News Index report this week, but the data is still available.
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Nuclear Negligence
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The Generation Gap and the 2012 Election
In the last four national elections, generational differences have mattered more than they have in decades. According to the exit polls, younger people have voted substantially more Democratic than other age groups in each election since 2004, while older voters have cast more ballots for Republican candidates in each election since 2006.
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The Generation Gap and the 2012 Election
Overview In the last four national elections, generational differences have mattered more than they have in decades. According to the exit polls, younger people have voted substantially more Democratic than other age groups in each election since 2004, while older voters have cast more ballots for Republican candidates in each election since 2006. The latest […]
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Paying for Apps
Just under half (46%) of cell phone and tablet users who have downloaded apps say they have paid for an app at some point.
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Generational Differences in Views of Obama
The over-65 Silent generation is more likely than younger age cohorts to say that President Obama makes them angry. Four-in-ten Silents share this sentiment compared to 19% of Millennials.
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Generational Gaps in Views of Entitlement Programs
More than eight-in-ten (86%) Millennials favor allowing younger workers to put Social Security taxes into private accounts.
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Anger with Government Rises Among Silents, Boomers
Three-in-ten members of the over-65 Silent generation describe themselves as angry with the federal government. About a quarter (26%) of Baby Boomers also say they are angry at Washington.
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Types of Apps Downloaded by Cell Phone and Tablet Users
The most popular category of apps downloaded by cell phone and tablet users are ones that provide regular updates on news, weather, sports or stocks. Nearly three-quarters (74%) of app downloaders have used an app that serves one or more of these functions.
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The Presidential Campaign Heats Up Online
The GOP presidential hopefuls were a major topic for bloggers and Twitter users last week as two other subjects also generated significant interest in both social media platforms—the Occupy Wall Street protests and the life and legacy of Steve Jobs.