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    Podcasts Proliferate, But Not Mainstream

    Nearly one in five internet users (19%) has downloaded a podcast to listen to or view later — up from 12% in 2006. But podcasting has yet to become a fixture in the everyday lives of internet users, as very few download podcasts on a typical day.

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    Convention Buzz: A Split Decision

    An examination of political websites shows the Clinton team and the Obama team sharing equal billing in online chatter about the Democratic National Convention.

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    Obama’s Challenge

    As Democrats gather in Denver, many may be wondering why the presidential race has tightened. An analysis of polling data shows that that while voters are unhappy with the state of the nation and give low ratings to President Bush, the GOP base has started to solidify around McCain. Polling also finds that Obama’s extensive media coverage may be a mixed blessing.

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    Men or Women: Who’s the Better Leader?

    When it comes to honesty, intelligence and a handful of other character traits they value highly in leaders, the public rates women superior to men.

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    A Closer Look at the Parties in 2008

    As the 2008 conventions approach, the Democratic Party’s advantage in party identification remains as large as it has been over the past two decades, and the Democratic Party’s image remains substantially more positive than the GOP’s.

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    Wiz Kids

    Younger voters are significantly more knowledgeable this election.

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    Political Heat

    Energy policy is a very important issue for 77% of voters.

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