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Afghanistan News Interest and Coverage

• Afghanistan event: Downed military helicopter kills 30 U.S. troops, draws highest public interest since 2009.
  • 39% followed news very closely.
  • Media coverage: WWII spotlight, but fewer percentage points.
• Coverage breakdown: Taliban's attack led to increased focus on the war despite its long-term modest attention (20-30% interest typically).

Economic News Dominance in Media

• Deficit is top coverage: 47% of media coverage deals with federal budget/debt issues.
• Stock market/S&P downgrade: 5% and 5% of coverage, respectively, part of economy's 32% total.
• 2012 elections: 15% coverage surge recently.

Anger and Economic News

• 58% of Americans feel angry/optimistic: up 9% since 2008.
• Highest anger among Republicans (61%), lower optimism/confidence across all demographics.
• Driving factors: household income, with lower-income groups showing steeper increases in anger.

News Interest vs Media Focus

• Helicopter crash: 7% coverage but 20% public interest.
• Economic stories split media attention: 8% specifically U.S. debt downgrade, 32% economy generally.
• London riots: 8% coverage but modest 17% interest.

Political Division on Economic Issues

• Deficit focus: 32% quote growth across parties.
• Tea Party-aligned Republicans show highest focus.
• Voting bloc influences perception: Democrats and non-Tea GOP leaners show less increase in interest.

Public Priorities

• Fewer followed 2012 election news closely than expected despite coverage growth.
• S&P downgrade (10%) drew more attention than London riots (8%) or Somalia (4%).

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