Polls and Data
Report: Number of Muslim-Americans indicted for terrorist plots going down
“Muslim-American Terrorism in the Decade Since 9/11″ More… (.pdf), the third annual report on this issue, states that 20 Muslim-Americans were indicted for violent terrorist
Poll showing most Michiganders oppose partner benefits comes under scrutiny
A poll released last week showed significant voter opposition among Michiganders to giving health benefits to unmarried partners of public employees. But poll experts and LGBT activists in the state are accusing the pollsters of forcing out the finding with leading questions and unrepresentative demographics. Meanwhile, those who funded the poll are More…
Poll: Santorum could take two of three states today
Saying it has the potential to be “the most significant day in the Republican race yet,” Public Policy Polling Director Tom Jensen More… said late Monday night that former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum is poised to win in Minnesota and Missouri tonight, while possibly taking second in Colorado.
Reports: Interest groups playing expanded role in 2012 elections
Broadcast media still dominates the world of political campaign ads, which are financed more than ever by interest groups that will play an increasing role in the 2012 presidential election, according to media reports issued this week. More…
Seniors have sex and should get tested, HIV researchers say
Many people at risk for contracting HIV aren’t getting tested for the virus or being targeted for preventative efforts, because they are – in a word – old. More…
Poll: Most Colorado Republicans also conservationists
Can a person be both pro-business and pro-environment? In Colorado and surrounding states, the answer is a resounding “yes” according to a poll released today by Colorado College. More…
Study: Finance industry execs rule political spending
Over the last 30 years, political contributions made by financial industry executives increased by 700 percent, according to new analysis by the watchdog Sunlight Foundation More…. Roughly 5,500 members of the finance, insurance, real estate sector (FIRE) gave $178.2 million to political committees and candidates during the 2010 election cycle,