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Israeli Public Increasingly Skeptical

Israeli Public Increasingly Skeptical

Two-state solution? Israelis have grown more skeptical

Two-state solution? Israelis have grown more skeptical

are divided on whether it’s acceptable A majority of Americans are skeptical that tracking someone’s

merger of Ukraine with Russia. Pakistan to hold historic election, but Pakistanis are skeptical about democracy Refine Your

regulation of business did more harm than good (57% each). The public’s skeptical view of the

older age groups, more favor than oppose criminal prosecution. People under 30 also are somewhat more skeptical about the NSA

be as about divided as is today (41%), or more politically divided (36%). A skeptical public does not expect

Liberals : Overall, highly supportive of social programs, immigrants and government generally; very skeptical of business

science and their views on scientists' role in society Many Americans are skeptical about scientific research on

validity of its data. “Until those changes are fully implemented,” he said, “I remain skeptical that existing estimates of

of McCain or Romney, though at least some in the Republican Party are skeptical . What we do know

Key findings on how Americans view new technologies that could 'enhance' human abilities Many Americans are skeptical about scientific research on

silver lining in all this. From everything we know about them, they’re savvy, skeptical and self

Voters’ early impressions Media coverage of the 2016 presidential race heats up Republicans skeptical their party would unite

They cite a variety of concerns; no single factor predominates. Some are skeptical about the effectiveness

older, retired people? The bulk of Americans who are still working are skeptical that they will receive

United States negotiating directly with Iran over its nuclear program. But the public remains skeptical of whether

quarter century. In 1987, 18-to-29 year olds were considerably less skeptical than those 65 and

group. Second, just as Steadfast Conservatives are opposed to big government, they also are skeptical of big

4: Values About Government and the Social Safety Net Americans have long been skeptical of the

him positive ratings for other attributes. Obama also faces a far more skeptical and frustrated

good than harm, compared with just 31% of those with lower incomes. More Are Skeptical that Hard Work Leads

Liberals : Overall, highly supportive of social programs, immigrants and government generally; very skeptical of business

all well. Those who feel they understand the law are the most skeptical of a

so than women (26%). Young and old, married and unmarried are equally skeptical. Do You Want to

Americans said the United States should mind its own business abroad. Americans are similarly skeptical that Washington is striking

people to protect their homes and families. However, gun owners are somewhat more skeptical that stricter laws would

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for dealing with the terror group— the public had become more skeptical of the

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Millennial Republicans think they make too much profit. And younger Republicans are far less skeptical about government than are

broadband at home (38% vs. 53%), and to own most major digital devices. Skeptical attitudes about the

countries in the military effort against Islamic militants, the public is skeptical of the

Steadfast Conservatives also express highly negative attitudes toward immigrants and take a skeptical view of U.S.

confidence in the nation has not been dulled, even as Americans have become more skeptical about prospects for

debate in the recent presidential election. The public has grown more skeptical about the government

publics in Turkey and in the Arab countries surveyed are skeptical that this is possible

who see no dire economic consequences resulting from going past Thursday’s deadline are not only skeptical about the timing

much of Asia, but its immediate neighbors – China and South Korea – are highly skeptical of Japan

of the Democrats’ proposals after the 2006 election. The public is skeptical that the GOP

retirement as not too (10%) or not at all (6%) satisfying. The public is skeptical about full-time working

who are aware of the government surveillance programs say they are becoming increasingly skeptical of U.S.

currency. And Greeks, who have suffered most from the economic downturn, remain deeply skeptical of many

system is fair to most people in their country. People are also skeptical about the potential

family incomes of less than $30,000 have also grown more positive, they remain skeptical about the personal

public opinion about the region has become more polarized as well, with Democrats increasingly skeptical that the U.S.

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enough in dealing with foreign policy and national security. Older Americans also are skeptical of Obama

publics in the other nations in the poll are more skeptical about such a

this as an important goal. In addition, the public remains much more skeptical than opinion leaders about

Partisan gaps in media credibility continue to grow, with Republicans far more skeptical of most

work in their countries. But in the current poll, Turks are more skeptical of this

nations surveyed in the Middle East and North Africa are also skeptical of Iran

the things that they do online.” In the commercial context, consumers are skeptical about some of

few Latin American countries, where military coups were once a common occurrence, are more skeptical of the

do their jobs. Another 20% are steady users of online government resources, but are skeptical that they will have

financial stability in old age, many in all three countries surveyed are skeptical that there will be

the multilateral agreement aimed at freezing Iran’s nuclear development program.) Council members are even more skeptical that the U.S.

Brazil, 76% have confidence in Obama, as do most Argentines (61%), despite their generally skeptical view of the

the government taking an active role in economic regulation, they are also fairly skeptical about the fairness

thirds say “you can’t be too careful” when dealing with people. Yet they are less skeptical than their elders of

Chile and Brazil. People in Middle Eastern emerging economies, however, are much more skeptical. In Jordan

leads to more jobs. Americans, French, Italians and Japanese are also more skeptical than others in

in the current survey. In addition, the public is becoming increasingly skeptical that the U.S.

older, retired people? The bulk of Americans who are still working are skeptical that they will receive

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distrustful of Iran as nuclear deal looms Polls show an American public that is deeply skeptical of an

boomer and Gen X. Yes, it is fair to conclude that I am skeptical of where

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Millennial Republicans think they make too much profit. And younger Republicans are far less skeptical about government than are

of McCain or Romney, though at least some in the Republican Party are skeptical . What we do know

silver lining in all this. From everything we know about them, they’re savvy, skeptical and self

on my part. Around the age of 12 or 13 I became skeptical. My skepticism multiplied once

utilization in narrow activities reported in the Pew survey makes me skeptical of the

Impact of Free Trade Agreements The public continues to be skeptical about the benefits

Belief in all things supernatural has diminished, including within mainline religions (people are more skeptical of fantastical

silver lining in all this. From everything we know about them, they’re savvy, skeptical and self