Theory
The World Turned Inside Out: American Thought and Culture at the End of the 20th Century
History News Network
At any rate it is the cultural space in which the mobility—the increasing instability—of masculinity can be experienced. Clover has shown that the ...
Public Opinion
Americans Favor U.S. Signature on Copenhagen Treaty
More Americans favor (55%) than oppose (38%) having the United States sign a treaty in Copenhagen that would commit the U.S. to significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Still, a convincing 85% say the economy, not global warming, should be the president’s higher priority right now.
Majority of Americans Still Not Backing Healthcare Bill
Forty-six percent would advise their member to vote for it, or lean in that direction
Government Tech
Army's Go Mobile puts big computing power into soldiers' pockets
Input from soliders helped in development of system that incorporates smart phones and AKO portal
iPhone overcoming IT security skepticism
Apple's iPhone is winning over enterprise security skeptics and is now becoming a viable option to Research in Motion's BlackBerrys and Microsoft Windows Mobile handsets.
Passenger Flights to Space Booked on Space Ship TwoThe first of a fleet of aircraft capable of flying to space were recently unveiled by Virgin Galactic, which plans to begin offering commercial spaceflights by 2011. Besides suborbital commercial flights, the fleet will also fly space-science missions and launch small satellites.
Policy
U.S. to move some Guantanamo prisoners to Illinois
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration said on Tuesday it will move some Guantanamo Bay detainees to an Illinois prison and hold U.S. military commission trials there in plans immediately criticized as risky by Republicans.
Contentious Party Politics Consume Health Care Debate
Kaiser Health News
In the war over health care reform, both parties seem to be surrendering old turf and defending new territory, as fiscal realities and pocketbook politics ...
Rupert Murdoch accused of using Wall Street Journal to 'play politics'
guardian.co.uk
Murdoch, it added, was now using the Journal to "play politics". In a statement, Thomson said: "The news column by a Mr David Carr is yet more evidence that ...
Blogs:
New Center to Focus on Religion and Politics
New York Times (blog)
By BERNIE BECKER Washington University in St. Louis will open a new academic center in January that will focus on the intersection of religion and politics ...
Manhattan Madam to Run Against Spitzer, Or, Why New York Politics Are ...
Newsweek (blog)
Manhattan Madam and serial self-promoter Kristin Davis announced today that she would run against her arch-nemesis, former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer,
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Monday, March 19, 2007
Poll Reviews: Presidential Hopefuls and Religion
Well it’s Monday, March 19 and being the start of the week I have picked this as a great time to review what is going on with the different polls released about the country. We have just finished the Winthrop Poll and now I want to talk a little bit about what is going on with the early election stats and opinions:
The Winthrop Poll of South Carolina residents shows Giuliani and Clinton have early edge in 2008 presidential field
ROCK HILL, S.C. –
The latest Winthrop Poll shows former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and New York Sen. Hillary Clinton have early leads in their parties for the 2008 presidential race in South Carolina, according to Winthrop University researchers. But many state residents still aren’t tuned into the upcoming primaries a year from now.The Winthrop Poll asked residents who they were familiar with and whether residents had favorable or unfavorable opinions of declared and potential candidates. This is the second release of The Winthrop Poll, a long-term survey initiative conducted by the Winthrop’s Social and Behavioral Research Lab to gauge South Carolina residents’ opinions. The Winthrop Poll for spring 2007 was conducted from Winthrop’s telephone survey research lab between Feb. 7 and Feb. 28, with 694 randomly selected South Carolinians age 18 and up. The results have a margin of error of plus/minus 3.72 percent.
Religion Could Stunt Romney's White House Bid:
By GARY LANGER, Director of Polling
January 29, 2007— Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is the least-known of the top-tier candidates mentioned for president, the least-liked, and probably faces the greatest challenge of any of them. The issue: his religion.
In an ABC News/Washington Post poll in December, a surprisingly large number of Americans — 35 percent — said they'd be less likely to support a presidential candidate who's a Mormon. Just 3 percent were more likely to vote for a Mormon.
By contrast we saw no net negative effect of being a woman or a black candidate — fewer people were less apt to vote for such candidates — but in both cases they were canceled out by others who were more likely to support a black or a woman. Not so with a Mormon.
It'll take further polling to tease out why these compunctions exist. But we can see that it may pose a challenge to Romney in tackling them, because they seem to be coming from very different places. Americans least likely to support a Mormon candidate range across the political spectrum, including Republican and independent women and conservative Republicans, but also liberals and people with no religion.
Romney isn't the first candidate to face questions about his religion; in presidential campaigns it was notably an issue for John F. Kennedy in 1960 (as well as for Al Smith, the Happy Warrior, in 1928). In a Gallup poll in 1940, 31 percent of Americans said they wouldn't vote for a "generally well-qualified" candidate from their party who happened to be Catholic. That held, at a lower 21 or 22 percent, across the mid-50s. In May 1960, 21 percent still said they wouldn't vote for a Catholic; 71 percent said they would.
Four months later, on Sept. 12, 1960, Kennedy addressed the issue head on in a celebrated speech at the Rice Hotel in Houston: "I am not the Catholic candidate for president. I am the Democratic Party's candidate for president who happens also to be a Catholic. I do not speak for my church on public matters — and the church does not speak for me." That November he was elected president by 118,574 votes out of 68.8 million cast, the closest presidential election (by popular vote) in U.S. history.
One difference for Kennedy was the prevalence of Catholic voters — according to the post-election National Election Survey in 1961 they accounted for two in 10 voters, and Kennedy won 71 percent of them, compared with just 32 percent of non-Catholic voters. Mormons, by contrast, account for barely more than 1 percent of the U.S. population.
The Winthrop Poll of South Carolina residents shows Giuliani and Clinton have early edge in 2008 presidential field
ROCK HILL, S.C. –
The latest Winthrop Poll shows former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and New York Sen. Hillary Clinton have early leads in their parties for the 2008 presidential race in South Carolina, according to Winthrop University researchers. But many state residents still aren’t tuned into the upcoming primaries a year from now.The Winthrop Poll asked residents who they were familiar with and whether residents had favorable or unfavorable opinions of declared and potential candidates. This is the second release of The Winthrop Poll, a long-term survey initiative conducted by the Winthrop’s Social and Behavioral Research Lab to gauge South Carolina residents’ opinions. The Winthrop Poll for spring 2007 was conducted from Winthrop’s telephone survey research lab between Feb. 7 and Feb. 28, with 694 randomly selected South Carolinians age 18 and up. The results have a margin of error of plus/minus 3.72 percent.
Religion Could Stunt Romney's White House Bid:
By GARY LANGER, Director of Polling
January 29, 2007— Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is the least-known of the top-tier candidates mentioned for president, the least-liked, and probably faces the greatest challenge of any of them. The issue: his religion.
In an ABC News/Washington Post poll in December, a surprisingly large number of Americans — 35 percent — said they'd be less likely to support a presidential candidate who's a Mormon. Just 3 percent were more likely to vote for a Mormon.
By contrast we saw no net negative effect of being a woman or a black candidate — fewer people were less apt to vote for such candidates — but in both cases they were canceled out by others who were more likely to support a black or a woman. Not so with a Mormon.
It'll take further polling to tease out why these compunctions exist. But we can see that it may pose a challenge to Romney in tackling them, because they seem to be coming from very different places. Americans least likely to support a Mormon candidate range across the political spectrum, including Republican and independent women and conservative Republicans, but also liberals and people with no religion.
Romney isn't the first candidate to face questions about his religion; in presidential campaigns it was notably an issue for John F. Kennedy in 1960 (as well as for Al Smith, the Happy Warrior, in 1928). In a Gallup poll in 1940, 31 percent of Americans said they wouldn't vote for a "generally well-qualified" candidate from their party who happened to be Catholic. That held, at a lower 21 or 22 percent, across the mid-50s. In May 1960, 21 percent still said they wouldn't vote for a Catholic; 71 percent said they would.
Four months later, on Sept. 12, 1960, Kennedy addressed the issue head on in a celebrated speech at the Rice Hotel in Houston: "I am not the Catholic candidate for president. I am the Democratic Party's candidate for president who happens also to be a Catholic. I do not speak for my church on public matters — and the church does not speak for me." That November he was elected president by 118,574 votes out of 68.8 million cast, the closest presidential election (by popular vote) in U.S. history.
One difference for Kennedy was the prevalence of Catholic voters — according to the post-election National Election Survey in 1961 they accounted for two in 10 voters, and Kennedy won 71 percent of them, compared with just 32 percent of non-Catholic voters. Mormons, by contrast, account for barely more than 1 percent of the U.S. population.
Monday, January 08, 2007
The Disgruntled Chemist: Beer Blogging - Hoegaarden
The Disgruntled Chemist: Beer Blogging - Hoegaarden
I like this blog and it has some very good discriptions and impressions of beer and "beerattitude" (yes, I made up that word). Lane
I like this blog and it has some very good discriptions and impressions of beer and "beerattitude" (yes, I made up that word). Lane
Thursday, January 04, 2007
http://www.brooksbulletin.com/news/business.asp?itemid=59674
I noticed a really good article about one of my main interests, globalization. This isn't an endorsement of the Brooks Bulletin in any way, shape, or form)
I noticed a really good article about one of my main interests, globalization. This isn't an endorsement of the Brooks Bulletin in any way, shape, or form)
The Winthrop Poll Fall 2006
The Winthrop Poll for Fall 2006, was conducted from Winthrop’s computer-assisted telephone interviewing research lab during the first half of October, with 559 randomly selected South Carolinians age 18 and up being queried on a range of social and political issues. The results have a margin of error of plus/minus 4.14 percent, at the 95 percent confidence level. From a Winthrop University press release The Winthrop Poll also integrates students into the process, offering them the opportunity to gain guided, hands-on experience in a real-world social and behavioral research environment, integrating sampling theory and methodology, professional calling techniques, computer-aided telephone interviewing technology, and post-survey results analysis. Winthrop University is a comprehensive public university of 6,500 students located in Rock Hill, S.C. From a Winthrop University press release by Rebecca Masters
Originally Posted Oct. 30, 2006ROCK HILL, S.C. - While South Carolinians overwhelmingly favor amending the state constitution to define marriage as being between a man and a woman only, 23 percent indicate they feel gay couples should be allowed to form civil unions or domestic partnerships rather than legally marry, according to a new statewide bi-annual public opinion survey being inaugurated this year.
79 percent of those responding said religion is very important in their lives.
* 73.5 percent of those responding said the favor changing the state constitution to define marriage as between a man and a woman only. Of those who favor the amendment, 21 percent said knowing there is already a state law making it illegal for two persons of the same sex to marry would change their opinion regarding the need for a change to the constitution.
* 54.2 percent of those responded indicate they have co-workers, acquaintances, close friends, or relatives whom you know to be gay or lesbian
* 64.5 percent of those responding said they believe sexual relations between two adults of the same sex is always wrong.
* Of respondents who expressed a religious preference, 54 percent said they attend church services weekly. Among self-professed Protestants, 73.8 percent said they feel “the Bible is the literal word of God and without error.”
* Just over 52 percent said a religiously based alternative to evolution, such as “Intelligent Design,” should be taught in South Carolina’s public schools.
* Just over 53 percent said they would favor ‘a moment of silence for contemplation or silent prayer’ in public schools, while 42.4 percent would prefer a ‘spoken prayer.’
The Following was taken from the press releases of Winthrop University. I participated as the Operations Manager for the Social and Behavioral Research Lab here at Winthrop University operating the phones and organizing the questions. The SBRL is gearing up to conduct the Spring 2007 Edition.
Originally Posted Oct. 30, 2006ROCK HILL, S.C. - While South Carolinians overwhelmingly favor amending the state constitution to define marriage as being between a man and a woman only, 23 percent indicate they feel gay couples should be allowed to form civil unions or domestic partnerships rather than legally marry, according to a new statewide bi-annual public opinion survey being inaugurated this year.
79 percent of those responding said religion is very important in their lives.
* 73.5 percent of those responding said the favor changing the state constitution to define marriage as between a man and a woman only. Of those who favor the amendment, 21 percent said knowing there is already a state law making it illegal for two persons of the same sex to marry would change their opinion regarding the need for a change to the constitution.
* 54.2 percent of those responded indicate they have co-workers, acquaintances, close friends, or relatives whom you know to be gay or lesbian
* 64.5 percent of those responding said they believe sexual relations between two adults of the same sex is always wrong.
* Of respondents who expressed a religious preference, 54 percent said they attend church services weekly. Among self-professed Protestants, 73.8 percent said they feel “the Bible is the literal word of God and without error.”
* Just over 52 percent said a religiously based alternative to evolution, such as “Intelligent Design,” should be taught in South Carolina’s public schools.
* Just over 53 percent said they would favor ‘a moment of silence for contemplation or silent prayer’ in public schools, while 42.4 percent would prefer a ‘spoken prayer.’
The Following was taken from the press releases of Winthrop University. I participated as the Operations Manager for the Social and Behavioral Research Lab here at Winthrop University operating the phones and organizing the questions. The SBRL is gearing up to conduct the Spring 2007 Edition.
Monday, March 06, 2006
Welcome to Center Lane!
Hellow, welcome to my blog: Center Lane which is an offshoot of my project; Lovegrove Services which offers poltical analysis to indiviuals at cost and specifically to help people better understand political science and how it effects our lives. I am calling this blog "Center Lane" for two reasons: 1. My name is Lane Lovegrove, 2. I do not subscribe to any particular ideology or political party. I am like a lot of Americans, I feel strongly about differnt issues. To be a citizen here in the United States is complecatetd, and not every issue applies to everyone, which is just my personal pov. I have a strong journalistic background and I am a poltical science student working on my undergraduate degree in poltical media. I look at this project as a way to share what I am learning in my education with others and develop a better foundation for citizens to base political decsions on.
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