Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Same-Sex Marriage

Higher Numbers For Spain’s Zapatero
(Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is regaining public support in Spain, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. 60.2 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a 2.6 per cent increase since November. Jan 28, 2005
Religion Good For Politicians, Say Americans
(Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Some Americans think faith can have a positive influence in public service, according to a poll by Public Agenda. 45 per cent of respondents believe religion could probably improve a politician's laws and policy decisions. Jan 25, 2005
Spaniards Anticipate Better Things In 2005
(Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Spain believe 2004 was a positive year, according to a poll by CIS. 61.8 per cent of respondents rate the past 12 months as good. Jan 23, 2005
Diverse Emotions Before Bush’s Second Term
(Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Americans have mixed feelings about the way their president will approach certain issues, according to a poll by TNS released by ABC News and the Washington Post. At least 41 per cent of respondents are hopeful about how George W. Bush may deal with Supreme Court appointments, the economy and the situation in Iraq. Jan 21, 2005
Canadians Split Over Same-Sex Marriage Bill
(Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Canadians remain divided over the concept of wedlock for gay and lesbian partners, according to a poll by Environics Research Group. 54 per cent of respondents believe Parliament should introduce a bill to include same-sex couples in the definition of marriage, while 43 per cent disagree. Jan 20, 2005
French Want Religion Out Of Bedroom
(Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in France think spiritual leaders should not address sexuality, according to a poll by CSA released by Le Monde des Religions. 62 per cent of respondents believe religious institutions are completely unjustified in intervening to discuss the topic. Jan 9, 2005
Situation In Iraq Tops List Of U.S. Worries
(Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - The coalition effort is the top priority in the United States, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 90 per cent of respondents say it is very important for the president and Congress to deal with the situation in Iraq. Jan 5, 2005
Zapatero Maintains Good Numbers In Spain
(Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero enjoys a steady approval rating in Spain, according to a poll by Ipsos published in Expansión. 56 per cent of respondents say the president's performance has been good or very good. Jan 3, 2005
Canadians Divided Over Same-Sex Marriage
(Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada are split over the concept of wedlock for gay and lesbian couples, according to a poll by Decima Research. 39 per cent of respondents support same-sex marriage, while 37 per cent disagree. Jan 3, 2005
Atlantic Canadians Assess Same-Sex Marriage
(Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Atlantic Canada are opposed to the concept of wedlock for gay and lesbian couples, according to a poll by Corporate Research Associates. 50 per cent of respondents are opposed to legalizing same-sex marriage in their province, while 43 per cent disagree. Dec 31, 2004
U.S. Voters Chose (Diverse) Values In 2004
(Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Many American voters assessed the moral standards of the presidential candidates before casting their ballot this year, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 70 per cent of respondents say values were important in deciding which candidate to vote for. Dec 31, 2004
Zapatero Enters Make Or Break Year In Spain
(Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) Mario Canseco - After José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero of the Socialist Worker's Party (PSOE) was sworn in as president of the Spanish government on Apr. Dec 21, 2004
Spaniards Oppose Church Intervention In Politics
(Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Spain want the Catholic Church to stay out of the political arena, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. 60 per cent of respondents reject the current campaign of protests against some of the government's social reforms. Dec 20, 2004
Same-Sex Marriage Support Low In U.S.
(Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States remain opposed to same-sex marriage, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. 65 per cent of respondents would oppose a law that would allow gays and lesbians to wed, a two per cent increase since July. Dec 16, 2004
Canadians Back Same-Sex Marriage, Supreme Court Too
(ARC-CPOD) Dec. 10, 2004 - Many adults in Canada are in favour of same-sex marriage, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 71 per cent of respondents support some form of legal recognition for gay and lesbian couples. Dec 10, 2004
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