The Ipsos Care-o-Meter asks Americans what they know about vs. what they care about, twice every month. From sports to political fights, the answers say as much about Americans as they do about the world at large. Here's the latest.
When was America greatest? A (shrinking) majority say it was greatest before the 1980s, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker. Just 9% think it’s at its greatest in the present day. More (12%) think it was never great.
Only 34% of parents have started back-to-school shopping heading into August, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker
Almost Unanimous in Support of Wider War against Terrorists Outside Afghanistan; Ready to Support Forced Removal of Taliban in Afghanistan, Hussein in Iraq
Divided on Whether Anthrax Incidents are Part of Same Terrorist Attack; Split on Whether Muslims in Afghanistan and Elsewhere Have Legitimate Complaints About U.S.; Not Willing to Call U.S. Media One-Sided on Failing to Report Muslim Side of Issues
Airlines, Air Travel and Bailouts
Good Time to Buy Stocks
Looking Ahead One Year: The Overall Economy And Personal Finances
"Quality Of Life" Scores Are Up, Despite Drop In U.S. Economy; A Sense Of Purpose Adds What Economic Worries Take Away
U.S. Ipsos-Reid Poll
Most Say The Bush Tax Cut Rebate Checks "Not A Mistake"