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Report Overview: The Pew Research Center's News Interest Index survey analyzes U.S. public interest in major news events, including the 2008 presidential campaign, economy, and Iraq war.

Candidate Coverage: Hillary Clinton dominated news stories but not public visibility; Barack Obama had higher perceived awareness despite less media attention. Clinton's Bosnia controversy and Obama's pastor-related issues saw lower public opinion shifts.

Public Opinion: Most Americans' opinions on Clinton and Obama remained unchanged, with slight declines for Obama. Economy and Iraq war coverage was criticized for potential bias, with partisan disparities noted.

Media and Public Interest: The economy and presidential campaign shared high public interest, but campaign interest declined. News coverage of the Iraq war increased, but public focus remained steady. Partisanship influenced perceptions of media balance.

Key Insights: The survey highlights evolving candidate narratives and public engagement with key political and economic issues amidst declining overall news interest in certain areas.