Public Perspective

Polling on 1997's Big Stories

December/January 1997, Vol. 9, No. 1

Public opinions on the years most discussed events, from Newt Gingrich to O.J. Simpson to Dolley the sheep to Christmas. Also, the abortion divide remains strong 25 years after Roe v. Wade, and the 14-year Roper/Fortune magazine polling collaboration still sets the standard.

"Get Your Remotes Ready-The Year Was 'Made for TV' " Wilber, David

"1997's Big Stories... The Public Makes Smart Distinctions" - Part 1 of 2 (data essay)

"1997's Big Stories... The Public Makes Smart Distinctions" - Part 2 of 2 (data essay)

"Christmas, The Holiday" (data essay)

"Lesson of the 1997 GOP Victories: Keep a Strong Base Among Moderates" Barnes, James A.

"Never Change Horses When Crossing a Stream of Money" Hill, David

"If the Economy Is So Good, Why Are So Many Feeling So Bad?" Bannon, Brad

"A Quarter Century Since Roe... - Abortion Now Divides Americans As Deeply As It Ever Has Since 1973" (data essay)

"Polling and the Media: The Roper-Fortune Collaboration Still Sets the Standard" Ladd, Everett C.

"The Roper-Fortune Survey Series... Economic Policy - 1936-1942" (data essay)

"The Roper-Fortune Survey Series... America and the War - 1939-1942" (data essay)

"Americans' Changing Attitudes Toward Women and Miniorities" Daniels, Sally, Bradford Fay & Nicholas Tortorello