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.
One in four Americans have boycotted a company due to politics in the past month
New USA Today/Ipsos poll shows most Americans see FEMA’s role as very necessary; a plurality expect the federal response to a disaster like Katrina would be worse today
But Likely Defying Stereotype, Desire to Spurn Partner for Pet Is More about Age than Gender--and Even There, Older Least Likely To Choose Pet Over Partner
President's Approval Rating Remains Steady, but Congress' Plunges; Attitudes on Health Care Reform Have Become Entrenched
Few Take Their Taxes into Account When Facing Major Milestones; Many Do Not Realize the Impact These Events Can Have on Their Returns
But Men and Women Don't Agree On Whether Good Sleep (53% women; 38% men) or Good Sex (48% men; 32% women) is more Important to Them
Poll details high level of passion fans have for the sport and the great lengths they go to support their favorite team