December, 2012
The Morning Buzz | Vast Majority of Americans Say the World Won’t End Today
[12.21.2012]The question on everyone’s mind today, of course, is: will the world end? According to our recent survey, only 2% of Americans believe that the apocalypse, as predicted by the ancient Mayans, will occur by the end of this year, but they might have the last laugh if asteroids come pelting out of the sky.
The Morning Buzz | Should Teachers Be Armed?
[12.19.2012]In response to the Sandy Hook shooting, teachers should be armed, says Texas Gov. Rick Perry. Roughly 1-in-10 Americans (but more than one-third of Tea Party members) say that allowing more private citizens to carry guns for protection is the most important thing that can be done to prevent mass shootings.
The Morning Buzz | Is the NRA’s Influence Weakening?
[12.18.2012]As Americans continue to struggle last week’s tragic shooting, many are looking to clergy to explain how a loving God could have allowed these events to occur. Meanwhile, in this week’s graphic, Americans’ opinions about the best way to prevent mass shootings in the future.
The Morning Buzz | How Do Top Earners Feel About Being Taxed More Heavily?
[12.14.2012]How do top earners feel about being taxed more heavily? More than 6-in-10 Americans who make more than $100,000 a year agree that the government should raise taxes on those who make more than $250,000 a year.
The Morning Buzz | Return of the Jedi?
[12.13.2012]According to the British Census, the “Jedi” religion is the seventh most popular faith in Britain.
The Morning Buzz | Judge Rules That North Carolina’s “Choose Life” License Plates Are Unconstitutional
[12.12.2012]North Carolina’s new “choose life” license plates were ruled unconstitutional because the state does not offer a pro-choice alternative. The question is: would the state provide an option for the sizeable number of people who identify as both pro-choice and pro-life?
The Morning Buzz | Did the Auto Bailout Decide the Election?
[12.10.2012]At the Washington Post, Georgetown professor Dan Hopkins argues that the auto bailout didn’t decide the election. Roughly 6-in-10 voters nationally (59%), in Ohio (59%), and in battleground states (61%), agree that the government should have acted to help the American auto industry.