Poll Watch
70% of Americans now consider divorce to be “morally acceptable,” the highest percentage ever to hold that view . . .
70% of Americans now consider divorce to be “morally acceptable,” the highest percentage ever to hold that view. In 2001, only 59% considered divorce acceptable.
Gallup
87% of black Americans and 56% of whites say they are concerned that somebody might try to harm Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama because he’s seeking to be the first black president.
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