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.
Five charts on what issues Americans feel are the primary issues facing the country
Americans Projected to Spend $75.9 Billion This Summer, Up 9% from the $69.5 Billion they recall Spending Last Summer
Robert Ramirez Takes on New Role Focused on Greater Value to Clients
Three out of five (60%) Americans are still in favor of offshore drilling despite recent spill; more disapprove than approve with Obama's handling of spill despite no change in his overall approval ratings
3 in 4 Interested in 401(k) Annuity Option
Only 4 In 10 (37%) Avid Soccer Fans Think The Way In Which Qualification Structure Formatted is Fair To All Potential Participating Countries, and 2/3rds (65%) Say World Cup Event So Expensive Ordinary Soccer Supporters Can No Longer Participate. Regardless, 59% of Fans Say South Africa will Host Successful Event--91% of South Africa Fans More Optimistic
Majority (61%) of Dads Don't Want a Pass Changing Diapers on Father's Day so they can Prove What Great Fathers They Are