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Thursday, March 28, 2013  However Supreme Court rules, sharp divisions over gay marriage will persist across U.S.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Supreme Court takes up California gay marriage case as public opinion swings in favor of it

Thursday, December 20, 2012  During a time when shooting violence dominates headlines, gun control is a hot topic that is stirring the pot pf public opinion.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Republicans still aren't budging on Obama's demands for higher tax rates on upper bracket earners, despite the president's convincing election victory and opinion polls showing support for the idea.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Four political science scholars from the University of South Carolina are offering their insights into this year's presidential race as it enters its final week.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  AP-GfK Poll: Most say Obama's health care law will be implemented; but 7 in 10 expect changes

Thursday, June 07, 2012  More than a summer break, poll finds Americans want a break on their energy bills

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  A new AP-GfK Poll shows that just 27 percent of Americans support the war in Afghanistan.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Poll: GOP voters split between Romney, Santorum; Obama tops all 4 Republicans

Thursday, December 29, 2011  AP-GfK Poll: Americans look back at 2011 with a shudder, greet 2012 with open arms

Thursday, December 22, 2011  Can't you all just get along? Americans grow frustrated by repeated congressional stalemates

Thursday, December 15, 2011  AP-GfK Poll: Most Americans want payroll tax extension, remain furious with Congress, politics

Monday, July 25, 2011  Boehner preparing debt limit, spending cut package if bargain with White House remains elusive

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  Gay-marriage supporters in the Land of 10,000 Lakes will be working fervently to end a 31-state losing streak at the polls and defeat a proposed amendment.

Thursday, November 11, 2010  AP-GfK Poll: Public mixed on GOP agenda, backs broad tax cuts but not health overhaul repeal