Andrew Rugg

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Public opinion and the Boston bombing: 5 takeaways

Andrew Rugg | May 8, 2013, 10:10 am

It’s now been several weeks since the Boston bombing. Pollsters have subsequently released several polls gauging the opinions of Americans on a host of issues related to terrorism and the bombings themselves. Below are some of the major takeaways. Domestic … read more >

Politics and Public Opinion

Natural gas: The free agent of energy sources?

Andrew Rugg | April 23, 2013, 12:50 pm

Energy sources can easily be divided into teams. You have your up-and-coming alternative sources: Wind, solar, etc. You also have your old and dirty veterans: Oil and gas. Then there is natural gas. People have a hard time determining which … read more >

Politics and Public Opinion

What’s the right headline for attitudes on global warming?

Andrew Rugg | April 22, 2013, 10:43 am

Earth Day presents headline writers with all sorts of great opportunities, especially on stories concerning public opinion and global warming. “Cooling on Global Warming” is a particular favorite of mine. But the polling coming out of this Earth Day presents … read more >

Politics and Public Opinion, Polls

Why are people comfortable with their income taxes?

Andrew Rugg | April 12, 2013, 9:41 am

Over the past few years, as our updated AEI Public Opinion Study on taxes shows, more and more Americans say they’re comfortable with the amount they pay in federal income taxes. read more >

Politics and Public Opinion, Polls

Conflicted polls on same-sex marriage

Andrew Rugg | April 2, 2013, 9:23 am

Much of the reporting on public opinion toward same-sex marriage has been rather perplexing. Commentators not only claim that a substantial majority of Americans are in favor of same-sex marriage, but also that opponents of same-sex marriage fall outside the … read more >

Lean In… to Government?
Sheryl Sandberg's runaway best-selling book Lean In has managed to offend both the Left and the Right. Sandberg touts female hard-headedness, yet also calls for an elaborate government- and employer-supplied support system for women. […]
Are American Voters Racist?
Racial prejudice plays a very small role in American politics, but a highly disciplined sense of self-interest on the part of one group may play a very large role in the way the federal government functions. […]
The Perpetual Passion for Paper
Paper is becoming less important in some respects, but its strengths — prestige, utility, permanence, and security — are more essential than ever. […]
Could California Make a Comeback?
An unexpected glimmer of hope might cast a new light on the Golden State. […]