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Do people lie to pollsters about their physical characteristics?
Senior research staff answer 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.
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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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Ask the Expert (cont’d)
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.
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When Private Lives Become Public
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.
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The Deficit Debate: Where the Public Stands
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.
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Most Want to Keep or Fix Health Care Reform
Far more (55%) want the health care reform law either expanded (35%) or left as is (20%) than favor its repeal (37%).
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Where to Increase — not Cut — Federal Spending
Despite concern about mounting federal debt, majorities or pluralities continue to favor increased spending in five of 18 program areas.
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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.
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No Shift Toward Gun Control After Tucson Shootings
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.
