2003 Publications

Iraq News Draws Most Public Attention in 2003

2003 Year End News Interest Index

After Hussein’s Capture…

Bush Rally, But No Fundamental Change in Concerns About Iraq

Profile: Battleground States in the 2004 Presidential Election

National Public Radio

Anti-Americanism: Causes and Characteristics

Recent Commentary by Andrew Kohut

Poll Focuses on Democratic Primary Voters

National Public Radio

Primary Preview: Surveys in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina

Front-Running Dean has Strong Liberal Base Confident in his Electability

Most of the World Still Does Without

Even in U.S., 15% Go without Food, 26% without Health Care

Support for Free Trade

Miami Protests Do Not Reflect Popular Views

Religious Beliefs Underpin Opposition to Homosexuality

Republicans Unified, Democrats Split on Gay Marriage

Divided Nation

NewsHour with Jim Lehrer

The 2004 Political Landscape

Evenly Divided and Increasingly Polarized

Divided 2004 Electorate

National Public Radio

Global Gender Gaps

Women Like Their Lives Better

President’s Criticism of Media Resonates, But Iraq Unease Grows

Rising Job Worries, Bush Economic Plan Doesn't Help

Once Again, Voters Say: It’s the Economy

Bush Reelect Margin Narrows to 45%-43%

Bush’s Approval Ratings

National Public Radio

Give UN Control in Order to Get More Foreign Troops

Public Staggered by Costs But Wants to Stay the Course

A Chink in the Armor

By Andrew Kohut, Director
Special to the New York Times

World Publics Approve Increased International Trade

But Concern for Problems of Global Economy

Two Years Later, the Fear Lingers

75% Say It's a More Dangerous World

International Public Concern About North Korea

But Growing Anti-Americanism in South Korea

California, Kobe and Gay Marriages Spark Little Public Interest

Iraq Remains Top News Story

Bush Approval Slips – Fix Economy, Say Voters

Democrats Frustrated with Party Even as Candidates Gain Visibility

Religion and Politics: Contention and Consensus

Growing Number Says Islam Encourages Violence Among Followers

Strong Opposition to Media Cross-Ownership Emerges

Public Wants Neutrality and Pro-American Point of View

Americans More Critical of Bush’s Efforts at Home, More Anxious Over Situation in Iraq

Dem Candidates Stir Little Enthusiasm

Broad Opposition to Genetically Modified Foods

Modest Transatlantic Gap

66% Expect Bush Victory, But Democrats More Optimistic Than In ’91

Views of a Changing World 2003

War With Iraq Further Divides Global Publics

Conflicted Views of Affirmative Action

Americans More Optimistic About Economy, But Not Bush Tax Cut

States' Budget Woes Connecting With Public

To the Victor Go the Polls

Modest Bush Approval Rating Boost at War’s End

Economy Now Top National Issue

60% War’s Going Very Well – 69% We Haven’t Won Yet

Bush's Ratings Rose Last Night

War Coverage Praised, But Public Hungry for Other News

Overcovered: Protesters, Ex-Generals

War Concerns Grow, But Support Remains Steadfast

Overcovered: Protesters, Ex-Generals

Polls in Close Agreement on Public Views of War

TV Combat Fatigue on the Rise

But 'Embeds' Viewed Favorably

Public Confidence In War Effort Falters

But Support for War Holds Steady

Different Faiths, Different Messages

Americans Hearing About Iraq From The Pulpit, But Religious Faith Not Defining Opinions

America’s Image Further Erodes, Europeans Want Weaker Ties

But Post-War Iraq Will Be Better Off, Most Say

American Public Diplomacy in the Islamic World

Remarks of Andrew Kohut to The Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing

Tax Plan Fails to Connect, Bush’s Economic Ratings Sag

News Media Gets Good Grades for Iraq Coverage

U.S. Needs More International Backing

Post-Blix: Public Favors Force in Iraq, But…

Powell Reversed the Trend but not the Tenor of Public Opinion

Confidence in Country’s Course at Lowest Ebb Since Bush Took Office

Bush Targets Top Global Problem – AIDS

Public Struggles with Possible War in Iraq

Polls Surprisingly Consistent

Situation Normal……Almost

2002 Year-end Report

Bush Confronts State of Economic Unease

Half Say State of Union Speech is More Important

Public Wants Proof of Iraqi Weapons Programs

Majority Says Bush Has Yet to Make the Case

Political Sites Gain, But Major News Sites Still Dominant

Modest Increase in Internet Use for Campaign 2002