Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Iran

A Review of Underdog Numbers That Matter
Gabriela Perdomo - "Most", "many" and "a majority" tend to be the headlines when it comes to reporting on public opinion. Many important numbers, and equally significant information, are lost for not fitting those standards. Mar 1, 2007
Unacceptable Death Toll in Iraq, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are disappointed with the human cost of the coalition effort, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs released by the Associated Press. 77 per cent of respondents believe the number of U.S. military casualties and Iraqi civilian casualties has been unacceptable. Feb 28, 2007
Fewer Americans See Iran as Main Enemy
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer adults in the United States believe Iran is a threat to their country, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 26 per cent of respondents consider the Islamic nation as the greatest U.S. enemy, down five points in a year. Feb 25, 2007
World Ponders Clash of Civilizations
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in 27 countries believe the Muslim and Western cultures will figure out a way to avoid violent conflict, according to a poll by the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 56 per cent of respondents believe it is possible to find common ground. Feb 22, 2007
Poles Remain Opposed to U.S. Missile Shield
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Poles believe their country should not join a defence system with the United States, according to a poll by CBOS. 55 per cent of respondents oppose the deployment of an anti-missile shield in Poland. Feb 22, 2007
Tories Gain, Labour Stagnant in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More Britons are voicing support for the opposition Conservative party, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 40 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons. Feb 21, 2007
The Poll-itics of Global Warming
Mario Canseco - For the past year, the polling world has been dominated by questions related to the environment, and specifically, on the perceptions of global citizens about climate change. Feb 21, 2007
Giuliani Edges Two Democrats in 2008 Race
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Republican Rudy Giuliani holds the upper hand against two prospective Democratic presidential nominees in the United States, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 50 per cent of respondents would support the former New York City mayor in 2008, while 48 per cent would vote for New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Feb 19, 2007
Americans Divided on How to Deal with Iran
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are split on the proper course of action for Iran, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 43 per cent of respondents think it is more important to take a firm stand against Iranian actions, while 43 per cent prefer to avoid a military conflict. Feb 18, 2007
Prime Minister Prodi Up Slightly in Italy
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Romano Prodi is slowly re-gaining support in Italy, according to a poll by IPR Marketing published in La Repubblica. 38 per cent of respondents express confidence in their prime minister, up two points in a month. Feb 17, 2007
Few Americans See Iran as an Immediate Threat
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States are not particularly concerned about Iran, according to a poll by CBS News. 57 per cent of respondents consider the country a threat that can be contained with diplomacy. Feb 16, 2007
Germans Assess Legacy of Nazism
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Germany hold unfavourable views about the Third Reich, according to a poll by TNS Emnid released by Bertelsmann Stiftung. 55 per cent of respondents think Nazism was completely or mostly negative, while 40 per cent think it had some positive aspects. Feb 14, 2007
Iraq War Irresponsible for Most Britons
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Britain are dissatisfied with their government's decision to join the coalition effort, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Sunday Times. 59 per cent of respondents believe the war in Iraq was an irresponsible U.S. action, which Britain should never have got involved in. Feb 13, 2007
Americans Want Mandatory Holocaust Course
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe public schools should address the Jewish Holocaust as part of their curriculum, according to a poll by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research. 79 per cent of respondents support mandatory genocide education. Feb 9, 2007
Republicans 2008: Giuliani 27%, McCain 19%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Rudy Giuliani remains the first choice for Republican Party supporters in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 27 per cent of respondents would vote for the former New York City mayor in a 2008 presidential primary. Feb 8, 2007
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