Flemington, NJ, June 2, 2010 – Results of a new national study among 800 self-reported Democrats, Republicans and Independents revealed that the majority of all parties reported that the U.S. should not support Israel’s decision to raid the aid flotilla sailing to Gaza.
The study was conducted during June 1-2 by HCD Research using its MediaCurves.com® website, to obtain Americans’ perceptions of the Israeli raid of an aid flotilla sailing to Gaza last Monday. To view detailed results go to: www.mediacurves.com.
Among political parties, the majority of Republicans (64%) indicated that Israel had the right to board the ship, while a slight majority of Democrats (55%) and Independents (53%) reported that Israel “did not” have the right to board the flotilla. In addition, respondents indicated that “disturbing,” (60%) was the emotion they felt most after reading a brief news excerpt on the event.
Among the findings:
Do you think that the United States should support Israel’s decisions to invade the flotilla sailing to the Gaza Strip?
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Democrats |
Republicans |
Independents |
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Yes |
21% |
38% |
24% |
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No |
79% |
62% |
76% |
Do you think that Israel has the right to board and search ships heading to Gaza?
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Democrats |
Republicans |
Independents |
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Yes |
45% |
64% |
47% |
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No |
55% |
36% |
53% |
Which of the following emotions did you feel while reading the news article excerpt? Please check all that apply.
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Total |
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Anger |
29% |
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Inspiration |
2% |
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Sadness |
47% |
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Skepticism |
22% |
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Confusion |
37% |
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Disturbing |
60% |
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Embarrassment |
7% |
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Pride |
2% |
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Happiness |
1% |
Editors/Reporters: For more information on the study, or to speak with Glenn Kessler, president and CEO, HCD Research, please contact Vince McGourty, HCD Research, at (908) 483-9121 or (vince.mcgourty@hcdi.net). You can also receive updates from MediaCurves.com by following us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mediacurves and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Flemington-NJ/MediaCurves/86691908820
HCD Research is a marketing and communications research company headquartered in Flemington, NJ. The company's services include traditional and web-based research. For additional information on HCD Research, access the company’s web site at www.hcdi.net or call HCD Research at 908-788-9393. MediaCurves.com® (www.mediacurves.com) is a media measurement website that provides the media and general public with a venue to view Americans’ perceptions of popular and controversial media events and advertisements.
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