Pew Research Center Staff

In a 24-nation survey, the median percentage saying the French government respects the freedoms of its people is 63%.

Asked to rate the importance of various priorities in life, some two-thirds (68%) of the self-identified middle class say that free time is very important to them, more than say the same about anything else on the list, including having children (62%), a successful career (59%), being married (55%), or living a religious life (53%).

Gay marriage (28%) ranks lowest in importance among 16 campaign issues.

Roughly one-third of all Protestants are either unable or unwilling to describe their specific denominational affiliation.

Six-in-ten voters say the next president should focus on domestic policy.

A majority of Republicans cite moral values and abortion as important election issues.

Voters split on whether McCain would continue Bush’s policies.

Three-in-four Obama supporters say they are voting for him (75%), not against McCain.

A narrow majority of Democrats (53%) favor an Obama-Clinton ticket.