Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World

June 22, 2011

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    Economy, Weiner Top Public’s News Interests

    Overview Americans last week followed news about the struggling economy and the resignation of Rep. Anthony Weiner from Congress more closely than other top stories, while the early stages of the 2012 presidential election led news coverage for this first time this year. Two-in-ten (20%) say they followed reports about the condition of the U.S. […]

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    Tweeters

    Among online adults, 13% use the status update service Twitter.

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    Twitter-Adoption Gap

    A 16-point Twitter-adoption gap separates black online adults and white online adults.

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    A Nation of Flag Wavers

    Three in four Americans say they display Old Glory at home, work or elsewhere.

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    Japanese Greatly Appreciate U.S. Earthquake Assistance

    A majority of the Japanese public says the U.S. provided a great deal of assistance in the aftermath of this spring’s earthquake and tsunami. Far fewer say the EU, UN or China provided such assistance.

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    Seniors: Hands Off Medicare

    A majority of adults ages 65 and older oppose changing Medicare into a program that would provide credits toward purchasing private health insurance.

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    Wars Caused Federal Debt

    Far more Americans say wars in Iraq and Afghanistan contributed to the national debt than say the same about government spending or tax cuts.

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