A recent survey from the Media and Public Opinion (MPO) Research Group asked Americans if they are in the top 1% regarding their wealth or income. Overall, results reflected an unrealistic level of optimism regarding individuals’ current and future wealth.Almost one third of respondents (31.6%) say that they are not currently in the 1%, but […]
Most Americans Not Planning to Switch Healthcare
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly referred to as Obamacare, was passed into law in March 2012 and has been slowly rolling out since. The next aspect of the bill to take effect is the launch of online health insurance marketplaces, which allow consumers to comparison shop for their healthcare plans. These marketplaces will open […]
Americans Want UN Approval on Syrian Strikes
Before the Syrian regime used chemical weapons on its own people, only about 1 in 10 Americans favored US military intervention in the country. Interestingly, nearly one quarter of Americans favor military intervention with UN approval. This is surprising because according to a June Media and Public Opinion Research Group poll a vast majority of […]
POLL: Majority of Americans Say Climate Change Man-Made
According to a recent Media and Public Opinion research poll, most Americans believe that global warming is man made. Over 50% of Americans believe that global warming is man made made and the issue concerns them while a further 1 in 10 believe that global warming is man made but of no concern. This dwarfs […]
What Can the US do About Syria?
The crisis in Syria has been going on for two years now, with little intervention from the US government. Most recently, the Obama administration announced that it would begin providing arms to the rebels. Many critics say this is too little and too late, while others (including the majority of the American public) think the […]
Almost 1/3 of Americans See Terrorism as Biggest Threat
What is the biggest threat in the world today? A recent Media and Public Opinion (MPO) Research Group poll found that 30% of Americans believe that terrorism is the biggest threat to world security. Around 10% of Americans chose either North Korea, Iran, or China. Incidentally, an identical number of Americans, one in ten, believe […]