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This report summarizes findings from a survey of 1,005 adults conducted on the latest news events.

Pluralities of Americans view coverage of the poor and Muslims as too negative (58% for poor, 45% for Muslims), while views on whites and middle-class coverage are predominantly fair (57% and 56%, respectively).
Coverage of wealthy people is seen as too positive by a third of Americans, roughly on par with general fairness perceptions.
Significant partisan, racial, and age disparities exist: Democrats, people of color, and younger audiences are more critical of coverage deficiencies and negativity.

Black Americans (51%) and a slight majority of whites (48%) say race relations receive too little media attention, compared to just 24% of whites and about as many saying the coverage is appropriate.
Reactions to coverage also differ: half (48%) believe media makes race relations seem worse than they are, without correcting this bias in full proportion.

ss Interest vs. News Coverage**

The Gulf oil leak remains a leading focus of public attention (44% tracking it closely), though its media share dropped to 3%.
Congressional elections were the most covered news, accounting for 15% of coverage, with a moderate follow interest (55% of news coverage, 44% most closely followed).
Other leading stories included immigration, financial markets, the Alaska plane crash, and floods in Pakistan, reflecting declining but still significant public engagement.

Race and income group perceptions vary starkly, with Democrats expressing more concerns over negative or insufficient coverage than Republicans.
Age and education levels also influence responses, such as younger audiences reacting more negatively to Muslim coverage, and income disparities in viewing wealth-related news.

For detailed data and methodology, refer to the accompanying survey summaries.

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