Politics & Government
The Morning Buzz | December 16, 2011
[12.16.2011]Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data – because what doesn’t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? I don’t like to generalize, but this could well be the worst attempt at a romantic gesture that I have ever seen. We released our December Religion & Politics Tracking Survey, which points to Romney’s perennial challenge: how can he… more
Who’s Afraid of Big Government?
[12.15.2011]According to a new poll by Gallup, Americans’ fears about big government’s threat to the country’s wellbeing are at near-record highs, outstripping the potential harm posed by big business or big labor. Over six-in-ten (64%) Americans say that big government represents the biggest threat to the country’s future, compared to only one-quarter (26%) who say that big business embodies the greatest threat, and less than one-in-ten who say the same… more
The Morning Buzz | December 12, 2011
[12.12.2011]Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data – because what doesn’t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? Some new research for Obama and his Republican challenger to grapple with: Republicans watch Swamp Loggers, while Democrats prefer Parks and Recreation. Democrats shop at Whole Foods, but Republicans love Cracker Barrel. Who can bring this divided country together? In a… more
Seniors’ Support For Gingrich Sets Up Generational Divide
[12.06.2011]Republican voters seem to have found a new favorite (and it’s not Mitt Romney). Newt Gingrich is now outpacing Romney in some measures of electability, and pundits are predicting that his chances of winning the Iowa caucus are quite good. Gingrich has attracted support across important Republican constituencies but he is particularly popular among older Republicans, which raises the question of whether senior voters could sweep Gingrich to the nomination…. more
New Demographic Profiles of Occupy Wall Street vs. Tea Party Movements
[12.01.2011]Roughly one-quarter (23%) of Americans say they identify with the values of the Tea Party movement. An equal number (23%) say that the Occupy Wall Street movement shares their values. Few Americans (6%) say that both groups share their values and nearly half (48%) say that neither group shares their values. The composition of each group’s supporters varies significantly. Among those who identify with the values of the Tea Party movement more… more
The Morning Buzz | December 1, 2011
[12.01.2011]Welcome to the Morning Buzz, PRRI’s morning dose of religion-related news with a shot of data – because what doesn’t liven up a morning round-up like some public opinion numbers? In your pursuit of the perfect coffee table book to give your grandmother/In-laws, take a minute to flip (or scroll) through Farm Anatomy, a delightfully illustrated guide to planting an orchard, butchering a chicken, and more. A new Gallup poll… more
Can Newt Gingrich Pick Up Support Among White Evangelicals?
[11.29.2011]As Herman Cain, once the darling of a sizeable segment of the Republican primary electorate, crashes and burns under continuing revelations of sexual harassment and marital infidelity, another unlikely candidate is rising to the top of the Republican field. Evangelical Christians’ discomfort with Mitt Romney’s Mormonism and his past flirtation with political moderation on such issues like abortion has created new openings for other candidates, and Newt Gingrich is the… more
Where Does Occupy Wall Street Go From Here?
[11.28.2011]Late last week, Occupy Wall Street protesters across the country marched through cities and clashed with police as part of a “Day of Action.” New York protesters even brought the infamous drum circle (which drew anger from protesters and residents alike before the Occupy Wall Street protesters were evicted from Zuccotti Park last Tuesday) to Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Upper East Side mansion. The “Day of Action” marked the 2-month anniversary… more