2012-07-01-皮尤-Division,_Uncertainty_over_Court_s_Health_Care_Ruling_25页_1mb

报告摘要

Key Findings: The Supreme Court upheld most of the 2010 health care law, but the public reaction was divided. The top one-word responses to the ruling were "disappointed" and "surprised." Public opinion showed partisan divisions, with Republicans largely disapproving and Democrats approving.
Public Division:
- 40% disapproved of the ruling.
- 36% approved.
- 24% had no opinion.
- Partisan splits were pronounced, with 70% of Republicans disapproving and 66% of Democrats approving.
Awareness and News Interest:
- Only 55% of the public were aware that the Court upheld most provisions; 45% either rejected it or were unsure.
- News interest in the ruling was high, with 45% following it very closely, making it the second most closely followed story of 2012.
- Age and education differences were noted, with younger and less educated groups having lower awareness and interest.
Context:
- The health care ruling surpassed other news stories, such as the economy and presidential election, in terms of public interest for that period.
- Most of the public's approval or disapproval was based on partisan lines, reflecting persistent divisions over the law.