For the first time in Pew Research Center surveys, there is as much strong support as strong opposition to gay marriage, with 22% of the public coming down on each side.
Center’s Board Announces Search for Successor Washington (March 30, 2012) — Public opinion expert Andrew Kohut will be stepping down from his position as President of the Pew Research Center at the end of 2012, the Center’s Board of Directors announced today. He will stay on as senior research adviser, focusing on research practices and […]
A majority (54%) of Americans say they are more concerned that the U.S. will take too long to act in dealing with Iran’s nuclear program than are concerned it will act too quickly.
A 56% majority of the public disapproves of the health care law’s requirement that all individuals have health insurance or face a penalty; 41% approve of the mandate. The Supreme Court begins hearing arguments on the law today.
Although unpopular at the time, a majority of Americans (56%) now say that loans made to General Motors and Chrysler in 2009 to help them avoid bankruptcy have been mostly good for the economy.
Until 2009, a clear majority of Americans opposed allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally; today, the public is split, with 46% of people opposing same-sex marriage and 45% in favor.
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