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Have You Ever Streamed a TV Show Over the Internet? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:19:04 +0000

It seems likely that in the future we will watch our TV shows over the Internet at the time when want to watch them. According to a new survey from Harris Interactive of 2,343 adults, the future is now. Fifty-three percent of the poll’s respondents have streamed a TV program online with a connected device at [...]

Should Recreational Marijuana Be Legal? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:52:21 +0000

One of the biggest stories out of last week’s election was that voters in Colorado and Washington State chose to legalize marijuana. States like California had previously approved medical marijuana, but Colorado and Washington are the first to also approve cannabis for recreational use. The federal government continues to ban all use of marijuana, setting up interesting questions concerning [...]

How Do You Like Your Hamburger Cooked? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:34:11 +0000

Unlike other meats, undercooked ground beef is unlikely to make you sick, meaning we have a wide range of cooking styles to choose from when we order a hamburger. Food guide Zagat surveyed 1,000 adults on their burger-eating habits and found that 38 percent order their beef sandwich medium rare. Thirty-six percent request medium, 6 percent like [...]

Should Colleges Ban Hazing? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:04:45 +0000

The stated goal of college fraternities and sororities is to promote brotherhood and sisterhood among their members. In many of these organizations, hazing of pledges is a technique that is used to build these bonds. Occasionally, though, this hazing gets out of hand, and a pledge is seriously injured or worse. So, should colleges ban hazing to protect their students?

TV, Web, Newspaper, Radio: How Do You Get Your News? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:38:38 +0000

The Internet may have revolutionized the way many of us get the news, but according to a Harris Poll of 2,307 adults, a majority of Americans still prefer an older technology when it comes to their preferred method of news accumulation.

Are You in Favor of Legalizing Gay Marriage? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:00:07 +0000

This week, lawmakers in Washington state legalized same-sex marriage and a federal appeals court declared a voter initiative in California, which had made gay marriage illegal, to be unconstitutional. So what does the public think about gay marriage, in light of these measures? According to a recent survey from the Pew Research Center, 46 percent of [...]

Are Teachers Overpaid or Underpaid? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:43:49 +0000

Although it varies from state to state, the average salary of a public school teacher in the United States is about $50,000 a year. For comparison sake, the average full-time worker in any profession has a median personal income of about $39,000 a year. Are teachers getting the better end of the stick?

Do You Use Your Cell Phone in the Bathroom? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:15:51 +0000

What makes cell phones so great — and so terrible — is that you can take them just about anywhere — even the bathroom. According to a survey of 1,000 adults by marketing agency 11mark, 75 percent of Americans have admitted to having combined a mobile phone conversation with their restroom business. In fact, about 25 [...]

Football Is Literally the Most Popular Sport, Shocked? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:35:33 +0000

While pro football’s ultimate champion will be decided next week, the entire NFL was a winner in 2011, as the league has never been more popular. According to a recent survey by Harris Interactive of 1,466 adults who follow at least one sport, 36 percent listed pro football as their favorite sport, which was the [...]

Should Smoking Be Banned in Bars? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:55:39 +0000

It wasn’t that long ago that smoking was as synonymous with bars as alcohol and questionable decisions. However, over the last decade, more and more states and local government are banning cigarettes from saloons. The latest state to consider the measure is Indiana, where Governor Mitch Daniels is supporting legislation which would ban smoking for all indoor workplaces [...]

Are You Worried About Your Financial Future? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:01:24 +0000

Most people are at least a little shaky about what the future holds when it comes to their money, but it looks like now is the time people are more fearful of their financial security. According to a new survey from Gallup, Americans are more worried about their economic future than they have been at any point over the last 20 years.

Should Presidential Candidates Be Questioned About Their Failed Marriages? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:48:46 +0000

Newt Gingrich has surged to the front of the field among Republican presidential hopefuls, despite questions about his past failed marriages. In fact, Gingrich seemed to score points with GOP voters when he lambasted CNN’s John King during a South Carolina debate for bringing up one of Gingrich’s ex-wives’ allegations of infidelity. So does the public [...]

Young Drivers Prefer Hybrid Cars — Do You? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:44:06 +0000

The green revolution is strong among young drivers, the majority of whom prefer eco-friendly vehicles over any other type of car. Deloitte asked 2,050 19-31-year olds what type of car they would most like to purchase. Fifty-seven said a hybrid. Thirty-seven percent want a vehicle with a traditional gas-only power train, while two percent are looking [...]

People Have Spoken, Mark Harmon Is TV's Most Popular Star — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:48:46 +0000

Mark Harmon, or rather Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs on the highly rated police procedural drama ‘NCIS,’ has been voted TV’s most popular personality for the second year in a row. The 2,237 adults who participated in Harris Interactive’s annual poll selected daytime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres as TV’s second most favored star, followed by political talkers [...]

What Would You Do If You Were on a Sinking Ship? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:10:56 +0000

The recent Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster in Italy left 11 dead and 21 missing. Poll Position asked 1,145 American adults what they would do, if given the choice between waiting on a sinking ship for help or jumping into the frigid water and trying to swim to safety. Forty-two percent of the survey’s respondents [...]

Would You Get Plastic Surgery? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:39:32 +0000

Is there a part of your body you’d like to have rendered bigger or smaller or smoother by way of plastic surgery? According to a new survey, about a quarter of Americans are open to the idea of a bit of nip and tuck. Coupon Cabin polled 2,541 adults on their thoughts about plastic surgery [...]

Do You Qualify As a Binge Drinker? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:26:29 +0000

According to a survey involving about 450,000 adults, 17 percent of Americans are binge drinkers. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention describes binge drinking as consuming four or more alcoholic drinks for a woman, and five or more for a man. There has been a two percent uptick in the percentage of Americans who report binge [...]

Can You Guess the Political Party That's On the Rise? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:49:49 +0000

There aren’t a whole lot of popular politicians these days, Gallup would know. A new report from the research organization found a record percentage of Americans are identifying themselves as independents rather than Democrats or Republicans. In the over 20,000 telephone interviews Gallup conducted in 2011, 31 percent of respondents said they were Democrats, 27 [...]

Is God Helping Tim Tebow on the Football Field? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:48:48 +0000

One of the more controversial aspects of lightning rod Denver Broncos quarterback QB Tim Tebow is the way he outwardly prays during games, and always credits Jesus for Broncos victories in post-game interviews. Poll position asked 756 adults, who said they were aware of Tebow and his success, whether or not they thought God was rewarding the devout Christian by intervening [...]

Is the Rift Between Rich and Poor Growing in America? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:27:46 +0000

Spurred on by the recent “Occupy” protests, class conflict has become an increasing part of the public discourse.

This is reflected in a new poll from the Pew Research Center, which finds the percentage of Americans who see conflict between the rich and poor as a problem has jumped significantly over the last two years.