Politics

Probability forecasts have gained prominence in recent years. But these forecasts may confuse potential voters and may even lower the likelihood that they vote. The post Use of election forecasts in campaign coverage can confuse voters and may lower turnout appeared first on Pew Research Center.

When we asked people if they regularly got news about the 2016 presidential election through either the print or online version of four specific U.S. newspapers, three of these papers – The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal – attracted more adults younger than 50 than 50 and older as…

Trump voters named one source more than any other as their main source of election news, whereas Clinton voters were spread across an array of sources. The post Trump, Clinton Voters Divided in Their Main Source for Election News appeared first on Pew Research Center.

About seven-in-ten Republicans and Republican leaners say they will watch the event, versus just 30% of Democrats and Democratic leaners. The post Fewer Americans plan to watch inauguration this year than in 2009 appeared first on Pew Research Center.

Pew Research Center President Michael Dimock examines the changes – some profound, some subtle – that the U.S. experienced during Barack Obama’s presidency. The post How America Changed During Barack Obama’s Presidency appeared first on Pew Research Center.

About two-in-three U.S. adults say fake news stories cause a great deal of confusion about the basic facts of current issues. And nearly a quarter say they have ever shared completely made-up news. The post Many Americans Believe Fake News Is Sowing Confusion appeared first on Pew Research Center.

Nearly nine-in-ten voters who followed the 2016 returns (88%) did so on TV, while 48% used online platforms; 21% used social networks such as Twitter and Facebook. The post TV still the top source for election results, but digital platforms rise appeared first on Pew Research Center.

For most voters, the 2016 presidential campaign was one to forget. The post Low Marks for Major Players in 2016 Election – Including the Winner appeared first on Pew Research Center.

In the aftermath of presidential debates, there is intense interest in gauging “who won.” How can we know the answer to that question? The post Putting post-debate ‘flash polls’ into perspective appeared first on Pew Research Center.

Only a slim minority thinks the news media’s coverage of Trump and Clinton is too tough, a view the public also held in previous general elections. The post More say press is too easy on Trump than said so of Romney, McCain appeared first on Pew Research Center.