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
- Taro Aso
- Terrorism
- Vladimir Putin
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Global Warming
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Coalition Rebounds, Still Second in Australia
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Australian Labor Party (ALP) is holding on to the lead in the country's federal political scene, according to a poll by Galaxy published in The Herald Sun. 44 per cent of respondents would vote for the ALP in this year's legislative ballot, while 42 per cent would support the governing Coalition of Liberals and Nationals. Jun 6, 2007
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Australians Divided on PM’s Performance
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Australia are split on whether John Howard is doing a good job or not, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 44 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the way the prime minister is performing, while 47 per cent are dissatisfied. Jun 5, 2007
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Most Americans Regard Global Warming as Fact
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe climate change is a reality, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 54 per cent of respondents think global warming is a proven fact and is mostly caused by emissions from cars and industrial facilities such as power plants and factories. Jun 3, 2007
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Opposition ALP Reaches 60% in Australia
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Australian Labor Party (ALP) remains the most popular political organization in the country, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 52 per cent of respondents would support the ALP, while 35 per cent would vote for the governing Coalition of Liberals and Nationals. Jun 2, 2007
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Slight Drop, But ALP Still Leads in Australia
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The opposition Australian Labor Party (ALP) is holding on to the top spot in the country's federal political scene, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 47 per cent of respondents would vote for the ALP, while 39 per cent would support the governing Coalition of Liberals and Nationals. May 31, 2007
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Merkel’s Coalition Ahead in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Germany's ruling coalition is still the most powerful political force in the country, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 37 per cent of respondents would vote for the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) in the next election to the Federal Diet, up one point since early May. May 30, 2007
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Ruling Centre-Right UMP Surges in France
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for governing centre-right Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) increased in France, according to a poll by BVA released by Orange. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the UMP in next month's National Assembly election, up seven points since early May. May 28, 2007
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Britons Divided on Nuclear Power
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Britain have differing views on the possibility of increasing the country's reliance on nuclear energy, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 44 per cent of respondents agree with the government's policy to build more nuclear power stations, while 49 per cent disagree. May 26, 2007
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Britons Want Action on Immigration, Iraq
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Britain believe their next prime minister should take measures to deal with two topics, according to a poll by YouGov. 60 per cent of respondents think Tony Blair's successor should reduce immigration, and 49 per cent want him or her to withdraw British troops from Iraq as soon as is practicable. May 16, 2007
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Americans Assess New Energy Sources
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A vast majority of people in the Unites States would support the use of renewable energy sources, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 87 per cent of respondents think using solar and wind power is a good idea. May 7, 2007
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The lessons of Sarkozy’s victory
- Mario Canseco - Nicolas Sarkozy waited until his victory speech, in front of a partisan crowd at the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) headquarters in Paris, to discuss controversial foreign policy issues. May 7, 2007
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Americans Review Global Warming Sacrifices
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States are willing to make some economic sacrifices in order to help reduce global warming, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 75 per cent of respondents would pay more for electricity if it were generated by renewable sources like solar or wind energy. May 5, 2007
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Labour Party Loses Ground in Norway
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Labour Party (DNA) has lost support in Norway, according to a poll by Norsk Gallup released by TV2. 29.8 per cent of respondents would vote for Labour in the next legislative election, down 3.1 points since March. May 5, 2007
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Americans Divided on Nuclear Power Plants
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are split over the use of atomic energy, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 45 per cent of respondents approve of building more nuclear power plants to generate electricity, while 47 per cent disapprove. May 4, 2007
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Canadians Want MP’s to Uphold Kyoto Protocol
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada want their federal lawmakers to support Bill C-30, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 55 per cent of respondents want their representative in the House of Commons to vote in favour of the amended legislation that seeks to force the federal government to comply with the Kyoto Protocol. May 4, 2007