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报告摘要

Summary of Key Findings from Pew Research Center Report (May 2000)

Presidential Race Update: George W. Bush and Al Gore are tied at 46% each in presidential approval. Bush has rebounded, gaining support among men and independents, but senior citizens and lower-income voters slightly favor Gore. Gender divides the electorate, with women supporting Gore more strongly in personal ratings and key demographics.
Gender Gaps:
- Men prefer Bush, women favor Gore in candidate favorability, personal image, and issue preferences.
- Gender gap widens on gun control: Men now favor gun owners' rights (49%) over control (46%), while women strongly support control. Similar gaps exist in missile defense and China trade debates, where women emphasize human rights, men prioritize economic interests.
Gun Control Decline: Support for gun restrictions has dropped from a two-to-one margin to 47% favoring gun owners' rights vs. 57% for restrictions. A widening gender gap is evident, driven by men's growing support (especially among older voters) and reduced enthusiasm among mothers, though a Mill.
- -ion are mothers poised to march for gun control, with vague public awareness of the "Million Mom March." Only 7% say they are interested in joining, and interest strongly correlates with support for gun control.
Missile Defense Support: 52% support developing a missile defense system, but a partisan split exists: Republicans (62% support) and Democrats are divided. Support drops significantly (e.g., to 39%) if deployment jeopardizes nuclear arms talks, leading to a split verdict on the wisdom of the system.
China Trade Debate: Opinions on trade with China focus on job creation (52% believe jobs will be lost), with a gender gap and partisan disparity. Men and Republicans emphasize economic interests (48% vs. 18% for human rights), while women and Democrats prioritize human rights. Support for permanent normal trade status is low (30% favor), but attitudes hinge on China's job impact, not democracy.
Other Key Trends:
- Clinton's favorability at an all-time low (48% favorable), with no "nostalgia" confirmed.
- McCain popularity remains high (73% favorable), despite Elian Gonzalez debate.
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