Support for Returning Troops Seen As Lacking
A 58%-majority of military households says that the American public does not give enough support to returning troops.
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A 58%-majority of military households says that the American public does not give enough support to returning troops.
Generally, the issues matter most in voters’ judgments about presidential candidates, but personality, character and values are not far behind — and especially so in primary elections.
Senior research staff answers questions from readers relating to all the areas covered by our seven projects ranging from polling techniques and findings, to media, technology, religious, demographic and global attitudes trends.
In a number of surveys over the past several months, the Pew Research Center has shown where the public stands on the budget deficit — the seriousness of the problem, views of competing policy proposals, and its confidence in the policymakers.
Far more (55%) want the health care reform law either expanded (35%) or left as is (20%) than favor its repeal (37%).
Despite concern about mounting federal debt, majorities or pluralities continue to favor increased spending in five of 18 program areas.
Asked which of 22 issues should be a priority for President Obama and Congress, the economy and jobs were by far Americans’ top choices.
The public remains divided — and deeply so along party lines — on the issue of gun control and gun rights. Most Americans say tragic events like the shooting are just the isolated acts of troubled individuals, and not a reflection of broader problems in American society.
On issues ranging from the rising power of China to the desirability of bipartisan cooperation and the outlook for the nation’s future, Americans expressed views over the course of the past year that are likely to have consequences for the future course of U.S. policy and governance.
The American public’s sour mood is in interesting contrast with many of the public’s views during the Great Depression of the 1930s, not only on economic, political and social issues, but also on the role of government in addressing them.
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