Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World

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One pattern that differs from previous surveys of political knowledge is that younger voters are significantly more knowledgeable about the candidates’ positions than are older voters; for example, 60% of voters 18-29 correctly say that Obama is pro-choice, compared with just 51% of those ages 50-64 and just 41% of those ages 65 and older. Overall, Americans were more knowledgeable about the candidates’ positions on Iraq than on abortion. Read More