CBS News/New York Times Poll. Sept. 4-9, 2007. N=1,263 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3 (for all adults).

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"Which of these comes closest to your opinion? Hollywood celebrities are inexperienced about political issues and should stay out of politics. OR, Hollywood celebrities can offer a new perspective on political issues and should get involved in politics if they choose."

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"Do you think most people you know will be more likely to vote for a presidential candidate because a celebrity has endorsed him or her, less likely to vote for a presidential candidate because a celebrity has endorsed him or her, or won't that matter to people one way or the other?"

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CBS News Poll. Aug. 8-12, 2007. N=1,214 adults nationwide (MoE ± 3, for all adults), including, with an oversample, 169 blacks.

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"Is your opinion of Oprah Winfrey favorable, not favorable, undecided, or haven't you heard enough about Oprah Winfrey yet to have an opinion?"

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"Oprah Winfrey has endorsed Barack Obama for president. Do you think most people you know will be more likely to vote for Barack Obama because Oprah has endorsed him, less likely to vote for him because Oprah has endorsed him, or won't that matter to people one way or the other?" Among registered voters

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USA Today/Gallup Poll. June 1-3, 2007. N=1,007 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.

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"Next, thinking about some of the young celebrities in Hollywood today, based on what you know and have seen in the news, do you feel very sympathetic, somewhat sympathetic, somewhat unsympathetic, or very unsympathetic toward [see below]?" Options rotated

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"As you may know, the behavior of some young Hollywood celebrities has gotten them into trouble recently. Just your best guess, do you think each of the following is a major reason, a minor reason, or not a reason for their problems? How about [see below]?" Options rotated

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"Which comes closer to your view? Young Hollywood celebrities are more likely than other young people to get into trouble. OR, Young Hollywood celebrities are no more likely than other young people to get into trouble, but when they do it makes national news." Options rotated

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ABC News Poll. Feb. 15-19, 2007. N=1,007 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3. Fieldwork by ICR.

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"I'm going to name the movies that have been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture this year. Which one do you think should win the Oscar? . . ."

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The Harris Poll. Feb. 6-12, 2007. N=1,013 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.

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USA Today/Gallup Poll. Jan. 5-7, 2007. N=1,004 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.

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"Next, we'd like to get your overall opinion of some people in the news. As I read each name, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of these people -- or if you have never heard of them. How about . . . ."

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Gallup Poll. Nov. 27-29, 2006. N=1,003 adults nationwide, randomly drawn from Gallup's household panel, which was originally recruited through random selection methods. MoE ± 3.

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"Thinking now about some of the actors from the television comedy 'Seinfeld,' now showing in reruns, please say whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of these people. If you are not familiar with any of the people, just say so. How about [see below]?"

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Jerry Seinfeld, who played Jerry

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who played Elaine

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Jason Alexander, who played George

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Michael Richards, who played Kramer

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"How closely have you been following the news about racist remarks made during a stand-up comedy routine by Michael Richards, who played Kramer on 'Seinfeld': very closely, somewhat closely, not too closely, or not at all?"

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"As a result of this incident, are you more likely to watch a TV show or movie in which Michael Richards appears, less likely, or does it not make any difference to you?"

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CNN Poll conducted by Opinion Research Corporation. Aug. 2-3, 2006. N=1,047 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.

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"Based on what you have read or heard about the actor Mel Gibson, do you think he is or is not anti-Semitic -- that is, prejudiced against Jewish people?"

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"As you may know, Mel Gibson made several negative comments about Jews after being arrested on suspicion of drunken driving. Which of the following statements comes closest to your view? You were never a fan of Mel Gibson. You were a fan of Mel Gibson before this incident but you are not a fan now. You are still a fan of Mel Gibson."

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