Internet and Cell Phones Increasing Family Communication
About half (47%) say new technologies are increasing the quality of communication with family members.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
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Great Expectations
Two-thirds of voters expect Obama to have a successful first term.
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Hispanic Turnout
About one-in-ten voters in 2008 was Hispanic.
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Hispanics Strongly Backed Obama
Two-thirds of Latino’s voted for Barack Obama.
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Constant Canvassing
A quarter of voters were contacted by the Obama campaign.
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Palin Puzzle
Of those citing Palin as a factor in their vote, a majority backed McCain.
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What’s the Matter with the Rich?
Obama won 52% of voters with incomes over $200,000.
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Moderates Move to Obama
Six-in-ten moderates supported Obama.
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Government Responsible for Care of Needy
A majority of Americans (57%) mostly or completely agree that it is the responsibility of government to “take care of people who can’t take care of themselves” — however only 19% completely agree.
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Blacks Are The Most Religious Americans
Of all the major racial and ethnic groups in the US, blacks are the most likely to report a formal religious affiliation.