2012 Publications

Changing Views of Gay Marriage: A Deeper Analysis

Presidential Campaign Tops Public’s News Interest

Republicans More Likely to Fault Coverage of Obama than of Romney

Public Yawns at European Economic Woes

Obama Support for Gay Marriage Public’s Top Story

Partisan, Gender Differences in Interest in Obama's Comments

Assessing the Representativeness of Public Opinion Surveys

Half Say View of Obama Not Affected by Gay Marriage Decision

Independents Mostly Unmoved

Public Attention Focused on U.S. Economy

Few Following News from China, Europe, Afghanistan

Public’s Top Stories: Martin Case, Election, Economy

Election Dominates News Coverage

Supreme Court Favorability Reaches New Low

Growing Gap in Favorable Views of Federal, State Governments

Republicans Like State Government, Especially in GOP-Led States

More Support for Gun Rights, Gay Marriage than in 2008 or 2004

News about Trayvon Martin Case Still Top Story

Modest Interest in Secret Service, GSA Scandals

Most Swing Voters Favor Afghan Troop Withdrawal

Support for U.S. Troop Presence Hits New Low

Murder Charge in Trayvon Martin’s Death Top Story

Racial Differences in Interest Remain Wide

With Voters Focused on Economy, Obama Lead Narrows

Social Issues Rank as Lowest Priorities

Obama vs. Romney: Which One Can Defy Political History to Win?

By Andrew Kohut, Special to the New York Times

Gay Marriage: The Electorate Changes, and Politics Follow

By Andrew Kohut, Special to the New York Times

What the Public Knows about the Political Parties

Pew Research News IQ Quiz

Majority of Americans See Economic News as Mixed

Trayvon Martin Controversy Still Public's Top Story

74% of Republicans Say Romney ‘Definitely’ the Nominee

Ongoing Primaries Seen as Bad for the Party

Wide Racial, Partisan Gaps in Reactions to Trayvon Martin Coverage

Most Republicans See 'Too Much' Coverage

Hearings Hurt Public Regard for both Health Care Law and Supreme Court

Views of Law Enforcement, Racial Progress and News Coverage of Race

Pew Research Center Data Note: Attitudes About Race

The Gender Gap: Three Decades Old, as Wide as Ever

Trayvon Martin Killing Is Public’s Top News Story

Campaign Seen as Too Long, Etch A Sketch Gaffe Little Noticed

Public Remains Split on Health Care Bill, Opposed to Mandate

Polling on Health Care Reform

Top One-Word Reactions to GOP Candidates

Romney's Wealth Now Mentioned More than His Religion

More See “Too Much” Religious Talk by Politicians

Santorum Voters Disagree

Rising Fuel Prices Top Story for Public

Interest in Afghanistan News Up Following Soldier Rampage

As Gas Prices Pinch, Support for Oil and Gas Production Grows

Those Aware of Fracking Favor Its Use

Campaign Interest Comparable to Most Previous Elections, Well Below 2008

Fewer Give Press Good Marks for Coverage

Little Support for U.S. Intervention in Syrian Conflict

Foreign Policy Views: Afghanistan, Iran, Israel

The Viral Kony 2012 Video

Young Adults & Media

Romney Leads GOP Contest, Trails in Matchup with Obama

Gas Prices Offset Good News about Jobs

Election Again Top Story for Public and Media

Interest Steady Heading into Super Tuesday

GOP Race Is Rallying Democrats

Campaign Continues to Hurt GOP More Than It Helps

For the Public, It’s Not about Class Warfare, But Fairness

Poll Analysis

Public Spreads Blame for Rising Gas Prices

Colleges Viewed Positively, But Conservatives Express Doubts

Elections, Economy Top Public’s News Interest

Public Views of the Divide between Religion and Politics

Auto Bailout Now Backed, Stimulus Divisive

Mixed Views of Regulation, Support for Keystone Pipeline

Public’s Top Stories: Whitney Houston, Election, Economy

Santorum's Visibility Grows

Public More Optimistic about Economy, But Concerns Persist

Obama, Economy Now Better Rated by Independents

Public Takes Strong Stance Against Iran’s Nuclear Program

Support for Obama's Afghan Troop Pullout

Despite Santorum Rise, Romney Still Most Visible

Election News Tops Public Interest, Coverage

Public Divided Over Birth Control Insurance Mandate

Religious, Partisan and Gender Differences

Santorum Catches Romney in GOP Race

Obama Leads Both in General Election Matchups

Growing Public Support for Same-Sex Marriage

Election News Tops Public Interest and Coverage

No Change in Perceptions of Economic News

Cable Leads the Pack as Campaign News Source

Twitter, Facebook Play Very Modest Roles

Lower-Income Republicans Say Government Does Too Little for Poor People

Primary Fight and Obama Speech Top News Interest

Gingrich, Romney Most Heard About Candidates

GOP Voters Continue to Give Field Subpar Ratings

Obama Seen as More Understanding than Romney, Gingrich

It’s About Fairness, Not Class Warfare

By Andrew Kohut, Special to the New York Times

Cruise Ship Accident, Election Top Public’s Interest

Young People Track Web Protests Over Online Piracy Bills

Public Priorities: Deficit Rising, Terrorism Slipping

Tough Stance on Iran Endorsed

Obama: Weak Job Ratings, But Positive Personal Image

Michelle Obama's Popularity Undiminished

Campaign 2012: Too Negative, Too Long, Dull

'Bain Capital' Story Seen as Important

Unpopular Nationally, Romney Holds Solid GOP Lead

Paul Polls at 18% as Third Party Candidate

Super PACs Having Negative Impact, Say Voters Aware of ‘Citizens United’ Ruling

Few GOP Voters Would be Swayed by Endorsements

Many Voters Unaware of Basic Facts about GOP Candidates

Perceptions of Economic News Continue to Improve

Many Say Campaign Already Is Getting Too Much Coverage

GOP Voters Still Unenthused About Presidential Field

Romney Ahead Nationally, Santorum Gains Ground

Continued Majority Support for Death Penalty

More Concern among Opponents about Wrongful Convictions

Six Telling Findings from the Iowa Caucuses