Drilling vs. alternative energy, worry, and the economy

    This week Gallup’s Frank Newport and host Dave Heller discuss how Americans feel about alternative energy sources, the role the economy is playing in the presidential race, and what keeps us up at night.

    Here’s the full list of topics:

    Where do Americans stand on drilling versus alternative energy sources?
    Just how powerful an impact will Americans’ view of the economy make on President Barack Obama’s chances for re-election?
    What is it that keeps Americans up at night? A look at worry about 15 problems Americans worry less about race, illegal immigration, terrorist attacks, the environment. Americans worry most about the economy, gas prices, federal spending/the deficit, health care.
    What’s the latest on the Republican Presidential race
    If Newt Gingrich drops out, would it help Rick Santorum?

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