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Which one of the following was your favorite sport to play as a child?...Baseball/softball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, tennis
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27
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Baseball/Softball |
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23
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Basketball |
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19
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Football |
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4
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Hockey |
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10
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Soccer |
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9
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Tennis |
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8
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Other (Vol.) |
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Note: Asked of those who played sports as a child
Marist Poll, [Jun, 2010]
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Which of the following is your favorite spectator sport?...Baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, track and field, NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) auto racing, swimming, tennis, volleyball, something else
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| % | | |
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17
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Baseball |
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7
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Basketball |
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27
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Football |
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6
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Golf |
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3
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Soccer |
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1
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Track and field |
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10
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NASCAR auto racing |
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4
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Swimming |
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1
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Tennis |
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1
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Volleyball |
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11
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Something else |
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11
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No favorite spectator sport (Vol.) |
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1
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Don't know/Refused |
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AARP Calling All Sports Fans Survey, [Aug, 2009]
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What is your favorite sport to watch?
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41
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Football |
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10
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Baseball |
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9
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Basketball |
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4
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Ice hockey |
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3
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Soccer |
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3
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Auto racing |
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2
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Golf |
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2
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Boxing |
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1
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Tennis |
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1
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Ice/Figure skating |
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1
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Gymnastics |
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1
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Volleyball |
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*
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Swimming |
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*
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Wrestling |
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*
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Fishing |
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*
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Motocross |
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*
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Rodeo |
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6
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Other |
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14
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None |
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*
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No opinion |
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Gallup Poll, [Dec, 2008]
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Which one of the following stories had the biggest impact on sports this year (2011)?...Lockouts and labor disputes in the NBA (National Basketball Association) and NFL (National Football League), college conference realignment, scandals in college athletics, investigations and trials for performance enhancing drugs
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Note: Asked of sports fans (61%)
Marist Poll, [Nov, 2011]
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If a drug is approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) but still enhances an athlete's performance, do you think professional athletes should or should not be allowed to use it?
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|Should not (72%)|Don't know/No answer (6%)&chm=N*0*%,0000FF,0,-1,10)
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60 Minutes/Vanity Fair Poll, [Jun, 2011]
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If a drug is approved by the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) but still enhances an athlete's performance, do you think professional athletes should be allowed to use it?
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|No (72%)|Don't know/Refused (5%)&chm=N*0*%,0000FF,0,-1,10)
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60 Minutes/Vanity Fair Poll, [May, 2011]
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(As I read a list of some (news) stories covered by news organizations this past week, please tell me if you happened to follow each news story very closely, fairly closely, not too closely, or not at all closely.)...The (2010) Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada...(If Necessary, ask:) Did you follow...the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada very closely, fairly closely, not too closely or not at all closely?
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Pew Weekly News Interest Index Poll, [Feb, 2010]
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(As I read a list of some stories covered by news organizations this past week, please tell me if you happened to follow each news story very closely, fairly closely, not too closely, or not at all closely.)...The (2010) Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada...(If Necessary, ask:) Did you follow...the (2010) Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada very closely, fairly closely, not too closely or not at all closely?
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|Fairly closely (28%)|Not too closely (28%)|Not at all closely (21%)|Don't know/Refused (0.5%)&chm=N*0*%,0000FF,0,-1,10)
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Pew Weekly News Interest Index Poll, [Feb, 2010]
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(As I read a list of some stories covered by news organizations this past week, please tell me if you happened to follow each news story very closely, fairly closely, not too closely, or not at all closely.)...The start of the (2010) Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada...(If Necessary, ask:) Did you follow...the start of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada very closely, fairly closely, not too closely or not at all closely?
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|Fairly closely (23%)|Not too closely (23%)|Not at all closely (35%)|Don't know/Refused (1%)&chm=N*0*%,0000FF,0,-1,10)
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Pew Weekly News Interest Index Poll, [Feb, 2010]
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We are interested in finding out what people will doing over the (2008) Labor Day Holiday weekend--whether they will be spending it at home or away from home. When we say spending it 'at home,' we mean being around the house relaxing, doing housework, or entertaining family and friends. When we say 'away from home,' we mean traveling outside of your local area, or doing activities outside the home such as shopping, visiting friends or family members, or participating in recreational activities such as going to the beach or attending a movie or sporting event. In general, then, would you say you will spend--all of your time at home during the Labor Day weekend, most of your time at home, about half of your time at home and half away from home, most of your time away from home, or all of your time away from home during the Labor Day weekend?
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26
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All of your time at home during the Labor Day weekend |
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30
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Most of your time at home |
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25
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About half of your time at home and half away from home |
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9
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Most of your time away from home |
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7
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All of your time away from home during the Labor Day weekend |
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1
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Don't know |
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1
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Refused |
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Gallup/USA Today Poll, [Aug, 2008]
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Now thinking just about formal exercise programs you may participate in...Generally, how many days per week do you participate in each of the following activities--or do you participate less than once a week or not at all? How about...vigorous sports or physical activities for at least 20 minutes that cause large increases in breathing or heart rate?
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45
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Not at all |
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4
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Less than once |
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19
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1-2 |
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19
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3-4 |
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9
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5-6 |
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4
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7 |
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1
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No opinion |
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Gallup Poll, [Nov, 2007]
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(Now thinking just about formal exercise programs you may participate in...Generally, how many days per week do you participate in each of the following activities--or do you participate less than once a week or not at all?) How about...moderate sports or recreational activities that cause slight increases in breathing or heart rate, such as walking, gardening, or other similar activities?
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15
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Not at all |
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2
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Less than once |
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24
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1-2 |
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26
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3-4 |
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16
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5-6 |
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17
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7 |
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1
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No opinion |
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Gallup Poll, [Nov, 2007]
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Do you watch or follow professional baseball a great deal, a good amount, a little, or not at all?
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Marist Poll, [Mar, 2012]
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(As I read a list of some stories covered by news organizations this past week, please tell me if you happened to follow each news story very closely, fairly closely, not too closely, or not at all closely.)...The (2011) Major League Baseball World Series...(If Necessary, ask:) Did you follow...the Major League Baseball World Series very closely, fairly closely, not too closely or not at all closely?
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Note: Asked October 20, 2011 only (1/4 sample)
Pew Weekly News Interest Index Poll, [Oct, 2011]
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Do you watch or follow professional baseball a great deal, a good amount, a little, or not at all?
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Marist Poll, [Jun, 2011]
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(As I read a list of some stories covered by news organizations this past week, please tell me if you happened to follow each news story very closely, fairly closely, not too closely, or not at all closely.)...The death of former NFL (National Football League) linebacker Junior Seau in an apparent suicide...(If Necessary, ask:) Did you follow...the death of former NFL linebacker Junior Seau in an apparent suicide very closely, fairly closely, not too closely or not at all closely?
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|Fairly closely (19%)|Not too closely (25%)|Not at all closely (37%)|Don't know/Refused (1%)&chm=N*0*%,0000FF,0,-1,10)
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Pew Weekly News Interest Index Poll, [May, 2012]
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(As I read a list of some stories covered by news organizations this past week, please tell me if you happened to follow each news story very closely, fairly closely, not too closely, or not at all closely.)...The National Football League suspending coaches who were involved in paying bounties to New Orleans Saints players for injuring opponents...(If Necessary, ask:) Did you follow...the National Football League suspending coaches who were involved in paying bounties to New Orleans Saints players for injuring opponents very closely, fairly closely, not too closely or not at all closely?
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Pew Weekly News Interest Index Poll, [Mar, 2012]
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Do you watch or follow college football a great deal, a good amount, a little or not at all?
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|A good amount (11%)|A little (28%)|Not at all (46%)&chm=N*0*%,0000FF,0,-1,10)
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Marist Poll, [Mar, 2012]
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(As I read a list of some stories covered by news organizations this past week, please tell me if you happened to follow each news story very closely, fairly closely, not too closely, or not at all closely.)...The (2012) NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) basketball tournament...(If Necessary, ask:) Did you follow...the NCAA basketball tournament very closely, fairly closely, not too closely or not at all closely?
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Pew Weekly News Interest Index Poll, [Mar, 2012]
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Do you watch or follow college basketball a great deal, a good amount, a little or not at all?
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|A good amount (9%)|A little (25%)|Not at all (56%)&chm=N*0*%,0000FF,0,-1,10)
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Marist Poll, [Mar, 2012]
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Which of the following was the best sports championship of the year (2011)?...The St. Louis Cardinals winning the World Series, Rory McIlroy winning the US (United States) Open, the Boston Bruins winning the Stanley Cup, the Dallas Mavericks winning the NBA (National Basketball Association) Championship, the Green Bay Packers winning the Super Bowl
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30
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The St. Louis Cardinals winning the World Series |
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5
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Rory McIlroy winning the US Open |
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8
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The Boston Bruins winning the Stanley Cup |
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15
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The Dallas Mavericks winning the NBA Championship |
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36
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The Green Bay Packers winning the Super Bowl |
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3
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Other (Vol.) |
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3
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Unsure |
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Note: Asked of sports fans (61%)
Marist Poll, [Nov, 2011]
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Which one of the (news) stories I just mentioned (reports about the condition of the US (United States) economy, Congressional hearings about problems with Toyota vehicles, the death of a killer-whale trainer at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida, the debate over health care reform, the (2010) Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, the US military effort in Afghanistan) have you followed most closely, or is there another story you've been following more closely?
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25
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Debate over health care reform |
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24
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The Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada |
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13
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Reports about the condition of the US economy |
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10
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The death of a killer-whale trainer at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida |
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6
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The US military effort in Afghanistan |
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5
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Congressional hearings about problems with Toyota vehicles |
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7
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Some other story |
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10
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Don't know/Refused |
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Pew Weekly News Interest Index Poll, [Feb, 2010]
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Which one of the (news) stories I just mentioned (reports about the rising unemployment rate, the debate in Congress over Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan, the recent elections in Iraq, Tom Daschle withdrawing his nomination for a cabinet post over a tax related controversy, a picture showing Olympic swim champion Michael Phelps smoking marijuana, a California mother of six who recently gave birth to octuplets after receiving fertility treatment) have you followed most closely, or is there another story you've been following more closely?
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47
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The debate in Congress over Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan |
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16
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Reports about the rising unemployment rate |
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10
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A California mother of six who recently gave birth to octuplets after receiving fertility treatment |
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5
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Tom Daschle withdrawing his nomination for a cabinet post over a tax related controversy |
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5
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A picture showing Olympic swim champion Michael Phelps smoking marijuana |
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2
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The recent elections in Iraq |
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6
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Some other story |
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9
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Don't know/Refused |
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Pew Weekly News Interest Index Poll, [Feb, 2009]
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Which one of the (news) stories I just mentioned (reports about the condition of the US (United States) economy, John Edwards' admission that he had an affair, news about political instability in Pakistan, the (2008 Summer) Olympic Games in Beijing, China, the ongoing hostilities between Russia and the Republic of Georgia, news about candidates for the 2008 presidential election) have you followed most closely, or is there another story you've been following more closely?
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33
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The Olympic Games in Beijing, China |
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24
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The ongoing hostilities between Russia and the Republic of Georgia |
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15
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News about the candidates for the 2008 presidential election |
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13
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Reports about the condition of the US economy |
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2
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John Edwards' admission that he had an affair |
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1
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News about political instability in Pakistan |
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2
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Some other story |
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10
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Don't know/Refused |
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Pew Weekly News Interest Index Poll, [Aug, 2008]
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What are your two or three most favorite leisure-time activities?
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26
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Reading |
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15
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TV (television) watching |
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11
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Spending time with family/kids |
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8
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Fishing |
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8
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Gardening |
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7
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Playing team sports |
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6
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Going to movies |
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5
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Swimming |
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5
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Golf |
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5
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Socializing with friends/neighbors |
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4
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Computer activities |
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4
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Walking |
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4
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Exercise (aerobics, weights) |
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4
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Traveling |
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4
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Listening to music |
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3
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Renting movies |
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3
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Boating |
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3
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Hunting |
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3
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Relaxing |
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3
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Sewing/crocheting |
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3
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Bicycling |
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3
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Sleeping |
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3
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Hiking |
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2
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Eating out/dining out |
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2
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Shopping |
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2
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Crafts (unspecified) |
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2
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Camping |
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2
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Church/church activities |
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2
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Watching sporting events |
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2
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Cooking |
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2
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Entertaining |
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2
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Painting |
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2
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Running |
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2
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Woodworking |
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1
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Playing music |
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1
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Bowling |
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1
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Working on cars |
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1
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Animals/pets/dogs |
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1
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Motorcycling |
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1
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Theater |
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1
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Dancing |
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1
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Tennis |
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1
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Horseback riding |
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1
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Skiing |
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1
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Writing |
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1
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Video games |
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1
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Hobbies |
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1
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Concerts |
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1
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Driving around |
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1
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Playing cards |
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1
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Pets |
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Harris Poll, [Aug, 2002]
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Do you ever watch...ER, the medical drama broadcast on NBC?
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ER Wave Two Survey, [Nov, 1997]
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Have you ever used olive oil in baking?
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|No (58%)|Don't know (1%)&chm=N*0*%,0000FF,0,-1,10)
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Note: See note
Bertolli Baking Survey, [Oct, 1996]
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