Contrary To Snap Polls, PEW Research Finds Different

[Annie]

Interesting when analysis and correct groupings are made. Seems that the general public is more thoughtful and supportive than the 'elites' are:

http://people-press.org/reports/display.php3?PageID=1019

Opinion Leaders Turn Cautious, Public Looks Homeward
America's Place in the World

Released: November 17, 2005

Very long, with lots of charts. Section 3 I found most interesting, though the whole report is.

Here are the topics from section 3, where the public demonstrates their independence most strongly from the 'elites':

III. Iraq and the War on Terrorism

Iraq's Future
Bush's Calls for Democracy
Assessing the Terrorist Threat
Public More Willing to Accept Torture
Responsibility for Prisoner Abuse
Terrorism and Civil Liberties