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Overall Summary: The report from the Pew Research Center on the 2008 presidential primaries reveals that the Democratic contest was more engaging to the public than the Republican one. Clinton's victory in New Hampshire saw increased interest, with CNN/YouTube debate results showing a Republican margin of 50-49.

Key Findings:

• Public Interest: 40% found the Democratic primary very interesting, compared to 21% for Republican. Young voters (under 30) showed higher interest in the Democratic race.
• Candidate Visibility: Hillary Clinton was the most visible candidate (39%), followed by Obama (37%). Media coverage favored Democrats, with 51% believing it was correct.
• Surprise at Clinton's Win: Despite poll predictions, 57% of those aware of her win were not surprised, with men and non-college voters more likely to be surprised. McCain's win was less surprising.
• News Dominance: Campaign and economy were top news stories. Over a third followed campaign news closely, and interest spiked in the economy amid recession speculation.

Methodology: Based on the News Interest Index and data from January 2008, collected via telephone interviews and media analysis, with demographic breakdowns provided.