Publications

But What Do the Polls Show?

How public opinion surveys came to play a major role in policymaking and politics
by Andrew Kohut, President, Pew Research Center

Well Known:Public Option, Sonia Sotomayor Little Known: Cap and Trade, Max Baucus

Pew Research News IQ Quiz

Obama’s Nobel Prize

Majority Continues to Support Civil Unions

Most Still Oppose Same-Sex Marriage

Mixed Views of Economic Policies and Health Care Reform Persist

Support for Health Care Principles, Opposition to Package

Americans Following Health Care, Economic News

Many Aware of Swine Flu Vaccine Arrival

Most Would Use Force to Stop Iranian Nukes

Support for Talks and Sanctions, Skepticism They Will Work

Strong Support For Watchdog Role, Despite Public Criticism Of News Media

Support For Abortion Slips

Issue Ranks Lower on the Agenda

Media Less Influential in Views on Health Care, Economy Than on Other Issues

Health Care Debate Continues to Top News Interest

No Increase in “Too Much” Obama Despite Media Blitz

Republicans Focus on ACORN Scandal

Public Support for Afghan Mission Slips

But Most See Possible Taliban Takeover as Major Threat

Obama Approval Ratings Steady, Personal Image Remains Positive

Most Continue to Say He Brings 'New Approach' to Politics

Health Care Debate Seen as “Rude and Disrespectful”

Debate Continues to Dominate Public Interest

Press Accuracy Rating Hits Two Decade Low

Public Evaluations of the News Media: 1985-2009

Muslims Widely Seen As Facing Discrimination

Views of Religious Similarities and Differences

Health Care Proposals Remain Hard to Follow

Most Plan to Watch Obama Health Care Speech

Obama’s Approval Ratings Slide: By the Numbers

Public Aware of Key Swine Flu Facts

Health Care Debate Still Top Story

Congressional Favorability at 24-Year Low

Midterm Voting Intentions Evenly Divided

Health Care Still the Summer’s Dominant Story

Many Hearing News About Swine Flu Vaccine

Health Care Reform Closely Followed, Much Discussed

Would Americans Welcome Medicare if it Were Being Proposed in 2009?

by Andrew Kohut, President, Pew Research Center

More See White House and GOP Leaders at Odds

Democratic Favorable Ratings Slide

News About Economy Seen as Less Dire, More Hopeful

Little Protest over Town Hall Protests

Budget Woes Take Toll on Views of State Governments

Public Supports Targeting Al Qaeda Leaders, Wants Congress in the Loop

The Republican Party’s Dilemma

by Andrew Kohut, President, Pew Research Center
Special to the New York Times

Many Fault Media Coverage of Health Care Debate

Partisan Divide Over Coverage of

Obama’s Ratings Slide Across the Board

The Economy, Health Care Reform and Gates Grease the Skids