2012 Weekly News Interest Index

More Following ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Debate than Petraeus Investigation

One-Word Reactions to Petraeus: 'Surprise,' 'Disappointment'

Broad Concern about ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Consequences

Public Is Skeptical Deal Will Be Reached

More Interest in Hurricane Sandy than Election

Most Hearing Mixed Economic News on Eve of Election

In Deadlocked Race, Neither Side Has Ground Game Advantage

Early Voting Also Tied

Obama Expected to Win First Presidential Debate

Six-in-Ten ‘Very Likely’ to Watch

Middle East Turmoil Closely Followed; Romney’s Comments Viewed Negatively

Democrats Now More Positive on Campaign 2012

Fewer Republicans See Campaign as Interesting, Informative

RNC Highlights: Romney Shares Top Billing With Eastwood

Fewer Watch Convention Coverage than in 2008

More Interest in GOP Platform than Romney’s Speech

Colorado Rampage Tops News Interest for July

Campaign News Interest on Par With 2008

Colorado Shootings Capture Public’s Interest

Division, Uncertainty over Court’s Health Care Ruling

Top One-Word Reactions -- 'Disappointed,' 'Surprised'

Economy, Election Are Public’s Top Stories

Conflict Between Vatican, U.S. Nuns Draws Little Catholic Interest

Interest in Foreign News Declines

Presidential Campaign Public’s Top Story

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

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

Election Dominates News Coverage

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

Election Again Top Story for Public and Media

Interest Steady Heading into Super Tuesday

Elections, Economy Top Public’s News Interest

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

Santorum's Visibility Grows

Despite Santorum Rise, Romney Still Most Visible

Election News Tops Public Interest, Coverage

Election News Tops Public Interest and Coverage

No Change in Perceptions of Economic News

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

Campaign 2012: Too Negative, Too Long, Dull

'Bain Capital' Story Seen as Important

Perceptions of Economic News Continue to Improve

Many Say Campaign Already Is Getting Too Much Coverage