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    Increased Public Support for the U.S. Arming Ukraine

    Survey Report As fighting continues in eastern Ukraine between government forces and Russian-backed rebels, the public has become more supportive of sending arms to the Ukrainian government and increasing sanctions on Russia. More still oppose (53%) than favor (41%) the U.S. sending arms and military supplies to the Ukrainian government, but support for arming Ukraine […]

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    Section 3: The Parties and Congress in 2015

    With the new Republican-led Congress in session, overall views of both parties have shifted in a more favorable direction over the last month, but the public sees few prospects for partisan cooperation on the horizon and a record-high gulf between what the Republican and Democratic parties stand for. Against this backdrop, Americans are divided in […]

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    14 striking findings from 2014

    In 2014, Pew Research Center published more than 150 reports and some 600 blog posts. Here are 14 facts we found particularly striking, as they illustrate some major shifts in our politics, society, habits or families.

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    Section 1: Media Sources: Distinct Favorites Emerge on the Left and Right

    When it comes to getting news about government and politics, there are stark ideological differences in the sources that online Americans use, as well as in their awareness of and trust in those sources. CNN, Fox News Top List of Main Sources Overall, when respondents are asked what outlet they turn to most often for […]

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    19% say they get news from a source they distrust

    A significant number of web-using adults get at least some of their news about government and politics from sources that they distrust – a concept that may seem puzzling.

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    Section 3: Talking Politics: Leaders vs. Listeners and the Views People Hear

    Conversations with others remain an integral part of how we learn about government and politics. As one respondent stated, “Word of mouth is a large part of how political views are formed.” Said another, “Talking with other residents in our area is a useful way to keep up with local politics.” In general, most adults […]

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    Democrats Have More Positive Image, But GOP Runs Even or Ahead on Key Issues

    Survey Report This week’s political battles over immigration, funding for the Department of Homeland Security and the Keystone XL pipeline have been waged by opposing parties that possess starkly different strengths and weaknesses. Majorities say the Democratic Party is open and tolerant, cares about the middle class and is not “too extreme.” By contrast, most […]