Rasmussen Poll Reveals Americans Fully Aware Of Their Own Bad Taste
The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. It’s not entirely clear where the country’s television viewing habits fit into that mix but this is probably a start. According to a recent Rasmussen survey 80% of Americans think that Americans pay too much attention to sensational news stories. Snap conclusion? At least some cable TV viewers are aware they are supporting something they disapprove of. Apparently ‘sensational TV’ is the new tobacco industry.
Further proof: 68% say they paid close attention the Balloon Boy story.
Additionally, the majority of people thought too much attention has been paid to both Michael Jackson’s death, and the Obama’s personal life. So apparently most of the country would actually prefer to be watching PBS Newshour but has yet to fully confront the addiction and can’t quite get off Fox, et. al.
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