{"id":493,"date":"2018-02-22T14:07:40","date_gmt":"2018-02-22T19:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/sportspoll\/?p=493"},"modified":"2018-02-22T14:35:51","modified_gmt":"2018-02-22T19:35:51","slug":"olympics-two-thirds-of-us-to-vp-pence-not-appropriate-to-stay-seated-during-opening-ceremonies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/sportspoll\/2018\/02\/22\/olympics-two-thirds-of-us-to-vp-pence-not-appropriate-to-stay-seated-during-opening-ceremonies\/","title":{"rendered":"Olympics, Two-Thirds of US to VP Pence: Not Appropriate to Stay Seated During Opening Ceremonies"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Viewing of Games on Streaming Devices Makes a ‘Breakthrough’ Impact; Americans Strongly Disapprove of Ingraham’s ‘Shut Up and Dribble’; Absence of Matt Lauer and Bob Costas gauged; Ban on tackle football until freshman year in high school?<\/em><\/p>\n

South Orange, NJ, February 22, 2018 — Vice President Mike Pence\u2019s decision to remain seated as the combined North and South Korean teams entered the stadium during Olympic Opening Ceremonies received a harsh rebuke from the American public – by 3-to-1, according to a Seton Hall Sports Poll conducted this week.<\/p>\n

A strong 66% said the gesture was not appropriate, with only 18% supporting the decision.\u00a0 People in the 18-44 age bracket disapproved by 72%-14%, while older people, by 60% to 22% – \u00a0were somewhat more supportive — but still strongly opposed.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a departure from the reaction to most actions taken by the current administration during this era of polarization,\u201d noted Rick Gentile, director of the poll, which is sponsored by the Sharkey Institute.\u00a0 \u00a0\u201cEighteen percent is less than half of the usual approval found from polling on other administration actions.\u201d<\/p>\n

The poll was conducted this week with random calls to 775 adults on landlines and cellphones across the country, and has a margin of error of +\/- 3.6%.<\/p>\n

Olympic Games: Streaming Garners ‘Breakthrough’ Numbers; General Interest Levels Gauged; Impact of Absence of Bob Costas and Matt Lauer; Subsidies for U.S. Olympic Athletes Favored<\/strong><\/p>\n

As for the Olympic Games themselves, 17% named \u201cstreaming\u201d as the manner in which they mostly watched the Games, and while 54% named NBC\u2019s primetime coverage, the 17% is significant for the communications industry as a breakthrough number.\u00a0 (12% named \u201cother TV networks\u201d as their most preferred option).<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s eye-popping,\u201d said Gentile.\u00a0 \u201cIt marks yet another breakthrough in the so-called \u2018cord-cutting\u2019 era.\u00a0 That little more than half of the audience primarily watches on NBC primetime would have been considered remarkable just four years ago. And as a sign of things to come, 44% of those 18-29 chose streaming, about the same as chose NBC prime time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, as far as general interest in the Winter Olympics, \u00a0only 9% say their interest in greater, while 18% say it is less than previously.\u00a0 But among those 18-29, coveted by advertisers, interest was greater among 20%, with only single digits in older age groups (7% in the 30-44 category, 6% among 45-59 and 7% among 60+).<\/p>\n

\u201cThis could be due to the X-Games influence and the increased snow-boarding coverage,\u201d added Gentile.<\/p>\n

66% said it didn\u2019t matter whether they were viewing an event live or delayed.\u00a0 And 66% also said that NBC has done a good job of generating interest in the Games.<\/p>\n

This is the first Olympics in many years without Matt Lauer\u2019s presence in the morning, and Bob Costas serving as host in prime time.\u00a0 16% said the evening coverage was \u201cnot as good\u201d without Costas, and 11% said morning coverage was \u201cnot as good\u201d without Lauer.<\/p>\n

Asked whether the US Olympic Committee should subsidize American athletes who cannot earn a living participating in sports like luge, cross-country skiing, and other sports, 59% said they should offer subsidies with only 22% saying no.<\/p>\n

Athletes Voicing Opinions on Social Positions Supported; A Rebuff to Fox’s Ingraham<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Poll asked whether professional athletes should use their fame to comment on social issues.\u00a0 47% said yes, and 42% said no, with 11% having no opinion.\u00a0 But asked about Fox News\u2019 host Laura Ingraham\u2019s comment that the players (notably LeBron James and Kevin Durant) should \u201cshut up and dribble,\u201d only 25% approved while 46% disapproved.\u00a0 (30% had no opinion).\u00a0 Among those who identified themselves as African-American, only 12% expressed approval of her comment, with 69% disapproving.<\/p>\n

Ban on Tackle Football until Freshman Year in High School?
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finally, the Poll asked for opinions on the bill in the California State Legislature to ban organized tackle football until freshman year in high school in response to the danger of brain injury to younger players.\u00a0 The bill received support from 46% (nationally), with 24% disapproval.\u00a0 30% had no opinion or did not know.<\/p>\n

The Official Seton Hall Sports Poll podcast discussing this topic with Seth Everett and Rick Gentile can be found at https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/mt\/podcast\/seton-hall-sports-poll\/id1053266467<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ABOUT SETON HALL UNIVERSITY<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

One of the country\u2019s leading Catholic universities, Seton Hall University has been a catalyst for leadership \u2014 developing students in mind, heart and spirit \u2014 since 1856. Home to nearly 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 90 academic programs, Seton Hall\u2019s academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, U.S.News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek.<\/p>\n

Seton Hall, which embraces students of all religions, prepares its graduates to be exemplary servant leaders and global citizens. Its attractive main campus is located in suburban South Orange, New Jersey, and is only 14 miles by train, bus or car from New York City, offering a wealth of employment, internship, cultural and entertainment opportunities. The university\u2019s nationally recognized School of Law is prominently located in downtown Newark.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit www.shu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About the poll:<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

This poll was conducted by telephone February 19-21 among 775 adults in the United States. The Seton Hall Sports Poll is conducted by the Sharkey Institute.<\/p>\n

Phone numbers were dialed from samples of both standard landline and cell phones. The error due to sampling for results based on the entire sample could be plus or minus 3.8 percentage points. The error for subgroups may be higher. This poll release conforms to the Standards of Disclosure of the National Council on Public Polls.<\/p>\n

The Seton Hall Sports Poll has been conducted regularly since 2006.<\/p>\n

Media:<\/em>\u00a0<\/i><\/span>Media: Marty Appel,\u00a0<\/span>AppelPR@gmail.com<\/a>; Rick Gentile (917) 881-9489
\nMichael Ricciardelli, Associate Director of Media Relations, Seton Hall
\nmichael.ricciardelli@shu.edu<\/a>, 908-447-3034<\/p>\n

The results:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Which ongoing sports event or season are you most interested in, the Winter Olympics,<\/p>\n

college basketball, the NBA, the NHL or the opening of baseball\u2019s spring training camps?<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Winter Olympics\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 31%<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 College basketball\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NBA\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 17<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NHL\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 6<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Spring training\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 12<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t know\/No opinion\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 24<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Would you say your interest in the Winter Olympics currently taking place in South Korea is greater than, less than or about the same as interest in previous Olympics?<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Greater than\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 9<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Less than\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 18<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 About the same\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 52<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not interested at all\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 15<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t know\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 5<\/p>\n

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(If \u201cNot interested at all\u201d skip to question 7)<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Where have you watched more Olympic coverage, NBC\u2019s prime time, daily coverage on other TV networks or streaming coverage on handheld devices?<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NBC Prime Time\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 54<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Other TV networks\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 12<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Streaming\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 17<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t know\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 17<\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Are you more likely to watch an Olympic event if it\u2019s presented live or does it not matter if the presentation is delayed?<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Live\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 30<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Doesn\u2019t matter\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 66<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t know\/No opinion\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 5<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 For many years Matt Lauer hosted NBC\u2019s morning Olympic coverage and Bob Costas hosted the evening presentation.\u00a0 Do you think the morning Olympic coverage on the Today show is as good without Matt Lauer, not as good or about the same?<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 As good\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 16<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not as good\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 11<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 About the same\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 32<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t know\/No opinion\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 42<\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How about the evening coverage without Bob Costas, as good, not as good or about the same?<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 As good\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 12<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not as good\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 16<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 About the same\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 40<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t know\/No opinion\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 32<\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Do you think NBC, the presenting network in the U.S., has done a good job of generating interest in the Games?<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Yes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 66<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 17<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t know\/No opinion\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 17<\/p>\n

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8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Should the US Olympic Committee subsidize American athletes who cannot earn a living participating in their sports like luge, cross country skiing, etc.?<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Yes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 59<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 22<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t know\/No opinion\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 19<\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vice President Mike Pence attended the Olympics\u2019 Opening Ceremony in South Korea and was seated in the VIP box with various foreign dignitaries and heads of state.\u00a0 He remained seated when the combined North and South Korean team entered the arena during the parade of nations.\u00a0 Do you think it was appropriate for him to remain seated while all others stood?<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Yes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 18<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 66<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t know\/No opinion\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 16<\/p>\n

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10.\u00a0 Do you think professional athletes should use their fame as a platform to make comments about social issues?<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Yes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 47<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 42<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t know\/No opinion\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 11<\/p>\n

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11.\u00a0 Two weeks ago the California State Legislature introduced a bill to ban organized tackle football until freshman year in high school in response to the danger of brain injury to younger players. Do you approve of this bill, disapprove or have no opinion?<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Approve\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 46<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Disapprove\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 24<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No opinion\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 23<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t know\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 7<\/p>\n

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12.\u00a0 Fox News host Laura Ingraham, in response to comments by LeBron James and Kevin Durant criticizing President Trump, said the players should \u201cshut up and dribble\u201d.\u00a0 Do you strongly approve, somewhat approve, somewhat disapprove, strongly disapprove or have no opinion regarding Laura Ingraham\u2019s statement?<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Strongly approve\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 16<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Somewhat approve\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 9<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Somewhat disapprove\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 11<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Strongly disapprove\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 35<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t know\/No Opinion\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 30<\/p>\n

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13.\u00a0 How closely do you follow sports, very closely, closely, not closely or not at all?<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Very closely\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 15<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Closely\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 37<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not closely\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 30<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not at all\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 18<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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