… USA TODAY partnered with UnitedHealthcare and the National Council on Aging to gauge the attitudes of Americans age 60 and above. The telephone poll shows that most are enjoying their golden years, in stark contrast with a more somber national mood. [cont.] Haya El Nasser, USA Today Read more »
The Youth Vote 2012: Once Again, With Enthusiasm?
… Obama’s outreach to young voters was a big story four years ago. But polls show a relative lack of involvement in the political process this year among Americans under age 30. [cont.] Marissa Alioto, NPR Read more »
Five myths about the middle class
… If Americans are asked what class they think they’re in, most will say the middle class. But if asked to choose between the upper, middle, working and lower class, only 45 percent say the middle class, according to the General Social Survey. [cont.] Lane Kenworthy, U. of Arizona (Washington […] Read more »
Arizona’s Emerging Latino Vote
… Arizona politics and government are dominated by a Republican majority that is supported and elected, primarily, by Arizona’s aging white population. … Unless there is an unforeseeable sea change in Latino voting patterns, Arizona is destined to become a much less Republican-dominated state, perhaps even changing from red to […] Read more »
The Rise of Residential Segregation by Income
Residential segregation by income has increased during the past three decades across the United States and in 27 of the nation’s 30 largest major metropolitan areas , according to a new analysis of census tract and household income data by the Pew Research Center. [cont.] Paul Taylor and Richard Fry, […] Read more »
Americans More Positive Than Negative Toward Netanyahu
Americans have a more positive (35%) than negative (23%) view of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, though four in 10 are not familiar enough with him to rate him. … Gallup Daily tracking from June 1-July 26 finds Jewish registered voters favoring Obama over Romney by 68% to 25%. [cont.] […] Read more »