2012 Weekly News Interest Index
The News Interest Index is an ongoing project of the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press which builds on the Center’s longstanding research into public attentiveness to major news stories and examines news interest as it relates to the news media’s agenda. The weekly survey is conducted in conjunction with The Project for Excellence in Journalism’s News Coverage Index, which monitors the news reported by major newspaper, television, radio and online news outlets on an ongoing basis.
Presidential Campaign Tops Public’s News Interest
Republicans More Likely to Fault Coverage of Obama than of Romney
Obama Support for Gay Marriage Public’s Top Story
Partisan, Gender Differences in Interest in Obama's Comments
Public Attention Focused on U.S. Economy
Few Following News from China, Europe, Afghanistan
News about Trayvon Martin Case Still Top Story
Modest Interest in Secret Service, GSA Scandals
Murder Charge in Trayvon Martin’s Death Top Story
Racial Differences in Interest Remain Wide
Majority of Americans See Economic News as Mixed
Trayvon Martin Controversy Still Public's Top Story
Wide Racial, Partisan Gaps in Reactions to Trayvon Martin Coverage
Most Republicans See 'Too Much' Coverage
Trayvon Martin Killing Is Public’s Top News Story
Campaign Seen as Too Long, Etch A Sketch Gaffe Little Noticed
Rising Fuel Prices Top Story for Public
Interest in Afghanistan News Up Following Soldier Rampage
Campaign Interest Comparable to Most Previous Elections, Well Below 2008
Fewer Give Press Good Marks for Coverage
Despite Santorum Rise, Romney Still Most Visible
Election News Tops Public Interest, Coverage
Primary Fight and Obama Speech Top News Interest
Gingrich, Romney Most Heard About Candidates
Cruise Ship Accident, Election Top Public’s Interest
Young People Track Web Protests Over Online Piracy Bills
Perceptions of Economic News Continue to Improve
Many Say Campaign Already Is Getting Too Much Coverage
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