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usa_2012
(02/20/12) -

Santorum Gains Six Points in U.S. But Obama Still Leads Republicans

Mitt Romney drops in contest against incumbent president, who keeps double-digit leads over Ron Paul and Newt Gingrich.

canada_falls
(02/18/12) -

A Third of Canadians Perceive Country Leaning to the Right

Quebecers and British Columbians are more likely to feel that the values of Canadian society are more right-wing now than a decade ago.

energy_bulb
(02/16/12) -

Nuclear Power Continues to Split Views in the United States

Republicans are more likely to regard nuclear energy as a great carbon-free alternative, but Democrats and Independents are not as convinced.

bc_legislature
(02/16/12) -

Two-in-Five British Columbians Hold Off on Purchases Because of HST

Two thirds of respondents are dissatisfied with the plan to phase out the harmonized sales tax by March 2013.

obama_signs
(02/14/12) -

Obama Gains Two Points After State of the Union in U.S.

Congress continues to post a considerably lower rating, getting a positive review from less than one-in-five Americans.

britain_london
(02/13/12) -

Britons Opposed to Banning Parents from Smacking Their Children

Most respondents believe the Scottish regulations on smacking are adequate, and say the ones in place for England and Wales go too far.

puertorico_beach
(02/09/12) -

Future of Puerto Rico Divides Opinions in the United States

A third of respondents want the island to remain a U.S. territory, but one-in-five Americans would like to see it become the 51st state.

death-penalty
(02/08/12) -

Canadians Hold Conflicting Views on the Death Penalty

While most respondents support capital punishment for murderers, half believe life imprisonment without parole is more suitable.

eu_flagwave
(02/07/12) -

Britons Have Least Favourable Views of France and Greece

Netherlands, Denmark, Ireland and Spain are regarded positively by a majority of respondents.

cuba_capitol
(02/06/12) -

Most Americans Willing to Re-establish Ties with Cuba

A majority of respondents also wants to lift the travel ban that prevents most Americans from visiting Cuba.