National Survey of 1,000 Likely Voters
Conducted February 12-13, 2009
By Rasmussen Reports

63-14* How closely have you followed recent news stories about proposals to restore the “Fairness Doctrine”?

28% Very closely
24% Somewhat closely
29% Not very closely
14% Not at all
5% Not sure

63-15* Should the government require all radio stations to offer equal amounts of conservative and liberal political commentary?

38% Yes
47% No
15% Not sure

63-16* Some members of Congress are suggesting that the Fairness Doctrine should be revived because conservatives have an unfair advantage in the media. Do you agree or disagree with the statement that conservatives have an unfair advantage in the media?

26% Agree
64% Disagree
10% Not sure

63-17* With the Internet, cable networks, satellite radio, newspapers, radio, and TV, is it possible for just about any political view to be heard in today’s media?

74% Yes
19% No
6% Not sure

63-18* How likely is that Congress will pass the Fairness Doctrine – very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, not at all likely?

14% Very likely
37% Somewhat likely

31% Not very likely

6% Not at all likely

12% Not sure

NOTE: Margin of Sampling Error, +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence