Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
More than a quarter of Americans (27%) say this year’s State of the Union address is less important than those in the past; last year just 16% saw the 2007 State of the Union address as less important than those in past years.
Three-quarters of Americans (75%), now rate strengthening the economy as a top priority for policymakers — up from 68% a year ago. Much of the increased emphasis comes from upper socio-economic groups.
That’s the small percentage of Republicans who say that dealing with global warming should be a top priority for the president and Congress.
Nearly nine-in-ten black respondents (87%) view TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey as a positive influence in the black community; in a virtual tie with Winfrey is comedian, actor and author Bill Cosby.
Most American Muslims (61%) express optimism that a balanced solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can be found.
That’s the proportion of adults who said they were especially looking forward to baseball’s World Series according to a January Pew survey, down 13 points from 1988.
That’s the percentage of adults in this country who agree that immigrants work harder than whites at low-paying jobs, compared with just 26% who disagree.
Nearly three-quarters of Mexican immigrants (71%) say they speak English just a little or not at all.
Shortly after last week’s Iowa caucuses, only about half of American adults could name both the Democratic and Republican winners — but 40% say the media have devoted too much coverage to the campaign.
That’s the proportion of Americans who say they have watched one or more of the 2008 presidential campaign debates.
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