Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Environment

Courageous questions spell danger for Middle East pollster
Angus ReidVancouver Sun If there were a Nobel Prize for pollsters, one of the leading candidates would surely be Palestinian political scientist and survey specialist Khalil Shikaki. Jul 19, 2003
Basque Terrorism Top Concern In Spain
(CPOD) Jul. 8, 2003 - Terrorist attacks are the main concern for Spaniards, according to a poll by Gallup. 62.2 per cent of respondents say incursions by armed group Basque Motherland and Liberty (ETA) are the biggest problem in the country. Jul 8, 2003
PRI Ahead In Latest Mexican Poll
(CPOD) Jun. 30, 2003 - The Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI)—which ruled Mexico for 71 years—would be the top political force in the Chamber of Deputies, according to a poll published in Milenio. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the PRI, while 36 per cent would back the National Action Party (PAN) of president Vicente Fox. Jun 30, 2003
Martha Stewart, George W. and tainted information
Angus Reid Vancouver Sun Martha Stewart and George W. Bush both stand accused of misusing information: one to sell stock and the other to sell a war. Jun 7, 2003
Dead Heat Between PRI and PAN in Mexico
(CPOD) May 29, 2003 - The Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI)—which ruled Mexico for 71 years—and the National Action Party (PAN) of current president Vicente Fox are tied in voter preference in Mexico, according to a poll by newspaper Reforma. 37 per cent of respondents said they would back either the liberal-centre PRI or the conservative-right PAN.The leftist Democratic Revolution Party (PR May 29, 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
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
U.S. Agencies Should Observe Environmental Laws
(CPOD) May 1, 2003 - Americans do not want United States government agencies and departments to ignore existing environmental standards, according to a poll by Zogby America. 75 per cent of respondents say the government agencies should not get exemptions. May 1, 2003
Two-Party Race For Congress In Mexico
(CPOD) Apr. 22, 2003 - The Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI)—which ruled Mexico for 71 years—and the National Action Party (PAN) of current president Vicente Fox are virtually tied in voter preference in Mexico, according to a poll by newspaper Reforma. 38 per cent of respondents said they would back the liberal-centre PRI, compared to 37 per cent for the conservative-right PAN.The socialist Apr 22, 2003
An inalienable right to disagree
Angus Reid Vancouver Sun I've just returned from a week in northern Florida where I was embedded with a group of tourists to learn more about the wave of anti-Canadian feeling supposedly sweeping America. Apr 12, 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
Japanese Want Constitutional Revisions
(CPOD) Apr. 2, 2003 - The war in Iraq and ongoing problems with neighbouring North Korea have prompted many Japanese to want changes to their nation's constitution, according to a poll published in Yomiuri Shimbun. 53 per cent of respondents would like to see changes in the official document. Apr 2, 2003
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