Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Economy and Globalization

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
Penn Residents Feel Economic Letdown
(CPOD) Apr. 25, 2003 - Residents of Pennsylvania say their economic conditions are deteriorating, according to a poll by Millersville University. 30 per cent of respondents say their current financial situation is worse than in 2002. Apr 25, 2003
Pacheco Loses Points In Costa Rica
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The approval rating for Costa Rican president Abel Pacheco has dropped significantly over the past few months, according to a poll by Demoscopia published in newspaper Al Día. Only 19 per cent of respondents rate Pacheco's performance as "good" or "very good."Pacheco, candidate for the Social-Christian Unity Party (PUSC), was elected in a run-off in April 2002. Apr 23, 2003
Three trends spell death of separatism
Angus Reid Vancouver Sun Quebec politics remind me of one of those horror movies where, at the end of the flick, just when everyone's breathing a sigh of relief that the monster is dead, there's a little movement in a pile of ashes to prepare the viewer for yet another sequel. Apr 19, 2003
South Koreans Wary Of North’s Nuclear Program
(CPOD) Apr. 16, 2003 - South Koreans do not want to aid the regime of North Korean president Kim Jong-il until the country steers clear of nuclear allegations, according to a poll by the Research Center on Social Development at Seoul National University. 61.1 per cent of respondents reject help for North Korea, and 31.4 per cent have a negative view of the country. Apr 16, 2003
Menem On Top, But Run-Off Certain In Argentina
(CPOD) Apr. 16, 2003 - Former president Carlos Menem holds the lead in Argentina's presidential election, according to a poll by Catterberg & Asociados for newspaper La Nación. Menem was the first choice for 21.2 per cent of respondents, followed closely by Santa Cruz governor Néstor Kirchner. Adolfo Rodríguez Saá and Ricardo López Murphy are the only other candidates with more than 10 pe Apr 16, 2003
Brazilian Businessmen Like Lula
(CPOD) Apr. 16, 2003 - Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gets high marks from the corporate world, according to a poll by the Getulio Vargas Foundation commissioned by the Industry Federation of Sao Paulo. 57 per cent of local businessmen rate Lula's government as good. Apr 16, 2003
Palestinians Endorse Prime Minister Post
(CPOD) Apr. 15, 2003 - Palestinians are content with having a prime minister, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 64 per cent of respondents endorse the post. Apr 15, 2003
High Rating For Lagos But Chileans Looking Ahead
(CPOD) Apr. 12, 2003 - Chileans approve the performance of president Ricardo Lagos, but are already concentrating on the 2006 election, according to a poll by Opina published in El Mercurio. 70.3 per cent of respondents approve of Lagos' administration.Joaquín Lavín, the current mayor of Santiago, is the first choice to be the next president for 40.65 per cent of respondents. Lavín lost a 2000 run Apr 12, 2003
Toledo’s Rating Drops In Peru
(CPOD) Apr. 10, 2003 - Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo is losing public support, according to a poll by CPIM. 74.7 per cent of respondents disapprove of his administration so far. Apr 10, 2003
Portugal PM Faces Low Ratings, Resignations
(CPOD) Apr. 10, 2003 - Residents of Portugal are not happy with the performance of Jose Manuel Durao Barroso, according to a poll by Marktest. 53 per cent of respondents say the prime minister's administration has been bad or very bad. Apr 10, 2003
NYC Gives Low Marks To Pataki
(CPOD) Apr. 9, 2003 - Almost two-thirds of respondents in the state of New York want to replace current governor George Pataki, according to a poll by Zogby International. Only 30 per cent of respondents want Pataki to run again, a number that drops down to 17 per cent among residents of New York City. Apr 9, 2003
More U.S. Hispanics Back War
(CPOD) Apr. 8, 2003 - Most Hispanic Americans are backing the war in Iraq, according to a poll by Bendixen & Associates for the Pew Hispanic Center. 61 per cent of respondents say they support the military campaign, compared to 27 per cent who oppose it. Approval for the conflict jumps to 75 per cent when only Hispanics born in the United States are tallied. Apr 8, 2003
Kirchner Takes Lead, Menem Close By In Argentina
(CPOD) Apr. 2, 2003. - Néstor Kirchner, governor of the Santa Cruz province, has taken the lead in the upcoming Argentine presidential elections, according to a poll by Ipsos Mora y Araujo, published in La Nación. Kirchner is the first choice for 21.2 per cent of respondents, while former president Carlos Menem and Adolfo Rodriguez Saá were virtually tied for second place. Apr 2, 2003
Canadians Split Over War, Support For U.S.
(CPOD) Mar. 31, 2003 - Many Canadians supports their government's decision to stay out of the Iraq conflict, but a large percentage believes it is time for Canada to participate in the war, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 59 per cent of respondents say they are glad Canada is out of the Iraq conflict, while 45 per cent say the country should join now, and Mar 31, 2003
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