Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
- 2008: Race for the White House
- 2008: The U.S. Electoral College
- Abortion
- Africa
- Angela Merkel
- Death Penalty
- Economy and Globalization
- Environment
- European Union
- George W. Bush
- Global Warming
- Gordon Brown
- Hamas
- Immigration
- Iran
- Iraq War
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- New Zealand Election 2008
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- North Korea
- Oil and Gas
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Stem Cell Research
- Stephen Harper
- Terrorism
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Democrats
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Republicans
- U.S. Election 2008: The Primaries
- Vladimir Putin
- Yasuo Fukuda
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Global Warming
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Environment is Top World Issue in Australia
- - Australian adults believe one global concern should be a pressing priority for every government, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 22 per cent of respondents think protecting the environment should be the most important goal for the leaders of the world. Nov 7, 2006
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Views on Environment Shifting in U.S.
- - More adults in the United States are defending the need for environmental guidelines, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 63 per cent of respondents believe continuing improvements to the environment must be made regardless of cost, up six points since November 2002. Nov 7, 2006
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PM Howard Gains a Point in Australia
- - Public support for John Howard increased slightly in Australia, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 48 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the performance of their prime minister, up one point since mid-October. Nov 4, 2006
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Health Care, Environment Top Issues in Canada
- - Canadian adults remain concerned about their medical services, according to a poll by Innovative Research Group for the Canadian Defence & Foreign Affairs Institute. 24 per cent of respondents think health care is the most important issue facing Canada today. Nov 1, 2006
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Tories Have Ten-Point Advantage in Britain
- - The Conservative party continues to dominate Britain's political scene, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 39 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next general election. Oct 31, 2006
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Labour Ties National in New Zealand Politics
- - The opposition National party and the governing Labour party are even in New Zealand, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 40 per cent of respondents would support National, while 40 per cent would vote for Labour. Oct 29, 2006
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Canadians Lukewarm on Tory Environment Plan
- - Many adults in Canada are sceptical about their federal government's proposals to help with the environment, according to a poll by Ekos Research Associates published in the Toronto Star. 57 per cent of respondents express moderate confidence in the administration led by Stephen Harper on the issue, while 32 per cent have low confidence. Oct 19, 2006
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Alaskans Convinced About Global Warming
- - Many adults in Alaska believe climate change is evident, according to a poll by the Craciun Research Group. 81 per cent of respondents are completely or mostly convinced that global warming is happening. Oct 11, 2006
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Merkel Drops to Second Place in Germany
- - The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has become the most popular political organization in Germany, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 30 per cent of respondents would support the SPD in the next election to the Federal Diet. Sep 28, 2006
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Conservatives Lead, NDP Surges in Canada
- - The governing Conservative party is holding on to the top position in Canada, according to a poll by The Strategic Counsel released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 35 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons. Sep 23, 2006
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Canadians Rank Environmental Concerns
- - Many Canadians are concerned about the state of the environment, according to a poll by McAllister Opinion Research. 35 per cent of respondents believe air quality is the most important environmental issue right now. Sep 15, 2006
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Very Close Race Developing in Australia
- - Support for the Coalition of Liberals and Nationals remains steady in Australia, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 44 per cent of respondents would vote for the governing Coalition, while 42 per cent would support the opposition Australian Labor Party (ALP) in the next election. Aug 30, 2006
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Americans Link Global Warming to Crises
- - Many adults in the United States believe climate change is responsible for recent transformations to their environment, according to a poll by Zogby International. 69 per cent of respondents think global warming has a major or some influence in the occurrence of more frequent droughts in parts of the country. Aug 29, 2006
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Gore More Liberal Than Hillary For Americans
- - Adults in the United States hold similar views on two prospective Democratic presidential nominees, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 55 per cent of respondents consider former vice-president Al Gore as liberal, and 46 per cent feel the same way about New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Aug 23, 2006
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Hillary, Gore Are Top 2008 Democratic Contenders
- - Hillary Rodham Clinton is first on the list of prospective Democratic presidential candidates for the 2008 election, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 29 per cent of respondents would like the New York senator to become the nominee. Aug 21, 2006