All 18 - 35 - Republi- Indepen- Adults 34 54 55+ cans Democrats dents Yes 62.3% 65.8% 63.2% 57.6% 50.3% 77.1% 61.9% No 25.5% 15.8% 26.5% 34.2% 40.2% 14.8% 26.0% I don't know 12.2% 18.4% 10.3% 8.2% 9.6% 8.1% 12.1% Source: American Pulse, May 08Less than six months out from the November election, most Americans (77.8%) are already tired of it and wish it was over. Regarding the media coverage they have heard to date, 31.5% feel the media favored Obama in their coverage during the primaries. Only 10.4% say the media favored Clinton. Other key findings:
-- With the economy weighing on Americans' minds it may not only affect their vote in November, but also their campaign contributions in the interim. 36.5% say they will give less contributions to political candidates this year. -- Regarding gas prices, 52.9% think the U.S. government should open the Alaskan Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) for drilling... 71.6% of Republicans and 46.4% of Democrats agree. -- Americans are using all forms of media more frequently than in 2004 getting information on the candidates for the Election, with television (62.9%) being the preferred medium followed by the Internet (45.9%) and newspaper (43.4%).For complete lists, click here: http://americanpulse.bigresearch.com. About American Pulse™ The American Pulse™ Survey is collected online by BIGresearch every month exclusively utilizing Survey Sampling International's (SSI) U.S. panel covering topics such as politics, pop culture and the economy. Over 4,000 respondents participate, providing greater insights into how Americans really feel about issues they currently face. http://www.bigresearch.com. About Survey Sampling International (SSI) Survey Sampling International is the premier global provider of sampling solutions. Founded in 1977, SSI offers access to consumer and business-to-business respondents via Internet, telephone, mobile and other means; survey programming and hosting; and sampling consultation. SSI is the supplier of choice for more than 1,800 companies, including 46 of the top 50 marketing research agencies. Headquartered in Fairfield, CT, SSI maintains offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. http://www.surveysampling.com.
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