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Angus Reid Global Monitor
Politics In Depth
Our latest political reviews.
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Bush’s Re-election Dilemma
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As a nation observes a grim anniversary, the president's performance in the domestic front will be pivotal to revive a dwindling approval rating.
Mario Canseco It all seems too familiar.
September 11, 2003 -
Russia’s New Electoral Law Draws Ire
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Newspapers cannot offer context or background information on candidates, as any word can be considered advocacy or deception.
Mario Canseco Last month, several Russian journalists got together to create the Petersburg Liniya newspaper.
September 09, 2003 -
Norway’s Summer Of Political Mayhem
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A simple local election has brought challenges to a ban on TV ads, VWI (voting while intoxicated) and a reassessment of the country's place in Europe.
Mario Canseco Norwegians will participate in county and municipal elections on Sept.
September 04, 2003 -
Aznar’s “unveiling” sets stage for Spain vote
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The president picked Rajoy to lead the Popular Party. Voters and political alliances will decide his fate.
Mario Canseco For several decades, Mexican presidents chose their successors through a process affectionately known as "destape", or unveiling.
September 02, 2003 -
Third Displaced Ex-President In Ecuador
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As Gutiérrez loses public support, a former head of state leaves the country with many unanswered questions.
Mario Canseco Last week, Ecuador permitted former president Gustavo Noboa to seek political asylum in the Dominican Republic.
August 28, 2003 -
Full Agenda For South Korea’s Roh
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The president is dealing with a nuclear neighbour, lawsuits, sagging approval ratings and the emergence of the opposition party.
Mario Canseco When Roh Moo-hyun was elected president on Dec.
August 26, 2003 -
Former Ruler Undermines Guatemalan Presidential Race
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Originally barred from participating, Efraín Ríos Montt is polarizing views in the Central American country. So far, his numbers don't justify the hype.
Mario Canseco The frontrunner in Guatemala's presidential election has been campaigning for the last four years.
August 21, 2003 -
Two African exiles, one impunity
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Both Amin and Taylor were forced to leave their countries. Their lives as expatriates will be different, but one could still endure a trial.
Mario Canseco Former dictator Idi Amin died last weekend in Saudi Arabia.
August 19, 2003 -
Reality TV jumps into politics for the next really big show
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Schwarzenegger's California adventure is reminiscent of amateur contestants taking jobs from professional actors.
Angus Reid Vancouver Sun Arnold Schwarzenegger's entry into the bizarre world of California politics ranks as one of the greatest capers in modern American political history.
August 16, 2003 -
Loose Berlusconi Dissipates Italian Support
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Two remarks meant a shaky start for the country's EU presidency. Now fewer citizens have confidence on the prime minister.
Mario Canseco This summer was supposed to usher in a new era for Italy.
August 15, 2003
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