Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Economy and Globalization

High Support For Free Trade Agreement In Costa Rica
(CPOD) Jun. 4, 2003 - Costa Ricans welcome the planned free trade agreement between their country and the United States, according to a poll by Unimer published in daily La Nación. 64 per cent of respondents support the proposed deal. Jun 4, 2003
A Guerrilla President In El Salvador?
Mario Canseco The people of El Salvador have been familiar with the Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional (FMLN—Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front) for more than 30 years. Jun 3, 2003
Pacheco’s Rating Drops Again In Costa Rica
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The approval rating for Abel Pacheco keeps a downward trend in Costa Rica, according to a poll by Unimer. 36 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a 28 per cent drop since October 2002. Jun 2, 2003
Republicans Lead, But Get Mixed Reviews On Issues
(CPOD) May 27, 2003 - The ruling Republican Party leads the Democrats in the United States, 18 months prior to the next presidential election, according to a poll by CBS News and the New York Times. More than half of all respondents have a favourable view of the Republicans, and believe the party has a clear plan for the country. May 27, 2003
Americans Welcome Bush Tax Package
(CPOD) May 22, 2003 - Americans remain uneasy about financial matters, but believe the tax cuts proposed by United States president George W. Bush will be helpful, according to a poll by CBS News and the New York Times. 41 per cent of respondents say the package will be positive for the national economy. May 22, 2003
Chávez Blamed For Problems In Venezuela
(CPOD) May 20, 2003 - The people of Venezuela blame Hugo Chávez for the latest political and economical turmoil, according to a poll by Datanalisis. 75.9 per cent of respondents say their president is directly responsible for the crisis in the country. May 20, 2003
One-size-fits all solution won’t ease Western alienation
Angus Reid  Vancouver Sun  Western Canadian alienation is back in the news. May 17, 2003
Kirchner Victory All But Certain In Argentina
(CPOD) May 13, 2003 - Néstor Kirchner is poised to become Argentina's next president, according to two separate surveys. In the poll by OPSM, 71.1 per cent of respondents say they will vote for Kirchner in this weekend's run-off election. A study by Analogías also gives Kirchner a 42.2 per cent lead over former president Carlos Menem. May 13, 2003
The art of surreal politics
Angus ReidVancouver SunThere's a painting at the Art Institute of Chicago that serves as the perfect metaphor for B.C.'s political picture over the past two years. May 10, 2003
Americans Hope For Economic Recovery
(CPOD) May 8, 2003 - Support for George W. Bush has dropped slightly, but Americans remain hopeful about their financial status, according to a poll by the Pew Research Centre for the People and the  Press. 65 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a seven per cent drop since April. May 8, 2003
British Residents Reject Euro
(CPOD) May 7, 2003 - British residents are against the adoption of the Euro, according to a poll by Populus published in the Times. 32 per cent of respondents say the United Kingdom should never adopt the European currency. May 7, 2003
Post-War Presidency: Higher Numbers for Bush Sr.
(CPOD) May 3, 2003 - George W. Bush is still enjoying high ratings as a result of the coalition effort in Iraq, but his numbers are significantly lower than those enjoyed by his father after the first Gulf War, according to a poll by ABC and the Washington Post. 37 per cent of respondents say they are more likely to vote for the current president in 2004, while 24 per cent say they are less likely May 3, 2003
Bureaucrats reelect Red Party in Paraguay
Mario Canseco For 56 consecutive years, the Partido Colorado (ANR—Red Party) has ruled Paraguay, electing leaders and backing military dictators with the same ease. May 2, 2003
A dunce cap for Liberal education policy-makers
Angus Reid Vancouver Sun With the midpoint of Gordon Campbell's four-year term less than a month away, the merry British Columbia premier and his party continue to practise their fetish for all things performance-measured and bean-counted. Apr 26, 2003
Republicans And Democrats Equal In Economic Matters
(CPOD) Apr. 25, 2003 - Americans believe either of their most important political parties would do a good job handling the economy, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. The Republican and Democratic parties each got the support of 42 per cent of respondents. Apr 25, 2003
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