Strong Interest in AIG, Positive Views of Congress’ Response
Echoes of Dubai Ports Deal
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.
03.25.09
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03.18.09
Weekly News Interest Index
Public Sees More of a Mix of Good and Bad Economic News
Stewart-Cramer Registers Less than Rihanna-Chris Brown
03.12.09
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Many Would Shrug if Their Local Newspaper Closed
Limbaugh Flap Draws More Coverage Than Interest
03.05.09
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States’ Budget Woes Register With Public
Republicans Increasingly Critical of Obama
02.26.09
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Many Say Government on Right Track on Economy
Some Harsh Words for Wall Street
02.19.09
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Most Feel a Personal Stake in Tracking Economic News
Stimulus Passage Tops News Coverage and Interest
02.11.09
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Stimulus News Seen As More Negative Than Positive
Too Much Coverage of Phelps, Octuplets
02.04.09
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Policy Issues Overshadow Personal Stories in Obama’s First Weeks
Broad Public Awareness of Coming Digital TV Transition
01.28.09
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Inauguration Outdraws Interest in Economy
Public Says Media Fair in Obama Coverage
01.15.09
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Obama Cabinet Appointees Highly Visible
Unemployment Figures Draw Broad Attention
01.08.09
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Mideast Competes with Economy and Obama For Public Interest
Press Viewed as 'Fair' to Bush and Obama
12.23.08
Weekly News Interest Index
Internet Overtakes Newspapers As News Outlet
Biggest Stories of 2008: Economy Tops Campaign
12.18.08
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Blagojevich Arrest Grabs Public Attention
Gender Divide In Caylee Anthony Interest
12.11.08
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Public Hearing Positive News About Obama Transition
Economic News Dominates Coverage and Interest
11.25.08
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Public Closely Tracking Obama Transition
Michelle Obama Coverage Seen as Positive
11.20.08
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Economic Problems, Especially in Detroit, Absorb Public’s Attention
11.12.08
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Few Will Miss Following Campaign News
Public's Favorite - and Least Favorite - Campaign Journalists
11.06.08
Weekly News Interest Index
Election Weekend News Interest Hits 20-Year High
Top Events of Campaign 2008
10.31.08
Weekly News Interest Index
Internet Now Major Source of Campaign News
Continuing Partisan Divide in Cable TV News Audience
10.29.08
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Palin Fatigue Now Rivals Obama Fatigue
SNL Appearance, Wardrobe Flap Register Widely
10.16.08
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Campaign Seen As Increasingly Negative
McCain Ads Seen as Less Truthful
10.09.08
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Many Say Press Has Been Too Tough on Palin
Positive Ratings for Coverage of Financial Crisis
09.25.08
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McCain’s Image Faltered in Week of Wall Street Woes
Public Looking Forward to Debate
09.18.08
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Views of Palin Fluid as Spotlight Remains on GOP Ticket
Public Sees Obama Ads Getting More Negative
09.10.08
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McCain’s Image Improves – With Big Assist From Palin
Palin Press Coverage: Fair and Important
09.03.08
Weekly News Interest Index
After Busy Week, Views of Both Candidates Improve
High Marks for Obama's Speech
08.27.08
Weekly News Interest Index
Obama’s Background Better Known Than His Issue Positions
Biden Pick a Top Campaign Event
