Public’s State of the Union: Look for Work
Asked which of 22 issues should be a priority for President Obama and Congress, the economy and jobs were by far Americans’ top choices.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Attention to the health of both Gabrielle Giffords and civic discourse helped fuel continuing coverage of the Tucson shooting spree last week. Some White House summitry, hard times for state treasuries and another round in the legislative battle over health care reform also generated significant coverage.
Less Optimism about America’s Long-Term Prospects
The online conversation last week focused heavily on the aftermath of the Arizona shooting spree that left six dead and 13 wounded. The most prominent element debated, according to a separate PEJ report released earlier this week, was the level of vitriol in political rhetoric today.