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    Survey Methods

    Results for the survey are based on face-to-face interviews conducted March 28 to April 19, 2008. Data cited are from the Horizon Consultancy Group. The survey in China is part of the larger 2008 Pew Global Attitudes survey conducted in 24 countries. Results for the other 23 survey countries are based on face-to-face and telephone […]

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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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    Section 1: The National Economy and Personal Finances

    The economy dominates the list of the most important problems facing the country; three-quarters of the public now cites an economic concern as the most important national problem. This is the highest percentage mentioning an economic problem as the biggest issue confronting the nation since January 1992 (76%). While the overall economy is a greater […]

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    The Media Hear The Fat Lady Humming

    After weeks of shifting campaign narratives, the results May 6 in North Carolina and Indiana results convinced many journalists and pundits that the long and grueling Democratic primary fight was finally resolved. From Tim Russert to Time magazine, the news industry last week declared Barack Obama the winner.

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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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    When Technology Fails

    Half (48%) of tech users need help from others in getting new devices and services to work, and many experience tech outages when there is a glitch with their home internet connection, computer, or cell phone. Coping with these failures is a hassle f…

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    What Was Covered and What Wasn’t

    Negative Storylines Not all of the coverage of the Olympics was positive once the Games began. The story of the U.S. men’s volleyball coach whose in-laws were stabbed the day following the opening ceremonies made up 3% of the Olympics newshole in the first week. And even as sports coverage began, the ample coverage of […]

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    About the Survey

    Results for this survey are based on telephone interviews conducted under the direction of Abt SRBI, Inc., among a nationwide sample of 2,905 adults, 18 years of age or older, from July 31-August 10, 2008 (2,254 respondents were interviewed on a landline telephone, and 651 were interviewed on a cell phone, including 262 who had […]