PEW RESEARCH CENTER NEWS INTEREST INDEX FEBRUARY 16-20, 2012

Pew Research Center – February 2012 News Interest Index (Omnibus Survey) Conducted February 16–20, 2012 (N=1,006), this nationally representative omnibus survey captures public interest in current events, including economic legislation and perceptions of government intervention. The survey was extended through Monday due to the Presidents Day holiday. It uses a dual-frame RDD sample of landline and cell phone users, with weighting applied for accurate representation. A minor wording change during fielding is tracked using the variable. The dataset supports analysis of public opinion on the auto bailout and stimulus policy, as released in the February 23, 2012 report.