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Survey of 1,000 Adults March 15-16, 2005
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March 17, 2005--Forty-five percent (45%) of American adults believe Michael Jackson is guilty of the charges brought in his child molestation trial. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that 21% disagree and say that the pop star is Not Guilty. Still, only 14% believe Jackson will be convicted and sent to prison. Fifty-seven percent (57%) disagree and say he will not do time. Just 16% of Americans now have a favorable opinion of Jackson. That figure is especially startling since 31% have bought a Michael Jackson CD or record at some point in their lives. Fifty-three percent (53%) of Americans have an unfavorable opinion of Jackson. Those who have bought Jackson's music over the years offer are evenly divided on his guilt--39% say he is guilty while 37% say he is not. Thirty-four percent (34%) of this group have a favorable opinion of the singer while 42% have an unfavorable view. Additional Demographic details are available for Premium Members. Rasmussen Reports is an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information. We recently released a survey showing public concern over the way Hollywood movies are impacting the popular culture. Our publications provide real-time information on consumer confidence, investor confidence, employment data, the political situation, and other topics of value and interest. We provide daily updates on the economic confidence of Consumers and Investors. Our consumer data generally identifies trends two to six weeks ahead of traditional consumer confidence measures. To keep up with our latest releases, be sure to visit the Rasmussen Reports Home Page.
This survey of 1,000 Adults was conducted by Rasmussen Reports March 15-16, 2005. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. |
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