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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Same-Sex Marriage
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No Favourites in Wisconsin Marriage Vote
- - Adults in the Badger State are almost equally divided in their assessment of marriage, according to a poll by WisPolitics.com. 48.5 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of an amendment to define marriage as "between one man and one woman" throughout Wisconsin, while 47.8 per cent would vote against. Jul 12, 2006
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Rendell Remains Ahead in Pennsylvania Race
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Ed Rendell maintains a high level of voter support in the Keystone State, according to two recent polls. In a survey by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. 55 per cent of respondents in Pennsylvania would vote for the incumbent in this year's gubernatorial election, while 31 per cent would back Republican rival Lynn Swann. Jun 26, 2006
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New Jersey Backs Same-Sex Marriage
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the Garden State think gay and lesbian couples should be allowed to legally marry, according to a poll by the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University released by the Star-Ledger. 50 per cent of respondents in New Jersey favour same-sex marriage. Jun 26, 2006
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The search for a definition of marriage
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) Mario Canseco - Two years ago, some cities located in the states of California, Oregon, New Mexico and New York chose to extend marriage certificates to homosexual couples. Jun 24, 2006
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French Opposed to Same-Sex Marriage
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in France are against allowing homosexual couples to legally marry, according to a poll by TNS-Sofres published in Le Nouvel Observateur. 51 per cent of respondents oppose same-sex marriage. Jun 23, 2006
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Same-Sex Marriage Issue Settled, Say Canadians
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada believe homosexual couples should be allowed to legally marry, according to a poll by Environics Research Group released by Canadians for Equal Marriage. 59 per cent of respondents agree that same-sex couples should have the same right to civil marriage as opposite-sex couples. Jun 21, 2006
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Iraq is Top Issue for Half of U.S. Electorate
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The coalition effort is the most important topic for American voters, according to a poll by Hart/McInturff released by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News. 53 per cent of respondents think Iraq will be the most important issue when they decide who to vote for in this year's congressional election. Jun 18, 2006
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Ontarians Support Same-Sex Marriage Law
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada's most populous province are satisfied with the existing definition of marriage, according to a poll by Leger Marketing published in Toronto Life. 49 per cent of respondents in Ontario support the law that allows same-sex marriage in the country, while 40 per cent disagree. Jun 18, 2006
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U.S. Ponders Options for Same-Sex Couples
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in the United States remain divided over the issue of same-sex marriage, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 27 per cent of respondents think gays and lesbians should be allowed to get married, up two points since May 2004. Jun 16, 2006
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Canadians Examine What Is Immoral
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Most adults in Canada believe a specific behaviour is unprincipled, according to a poll by Leger Marketing. 81 per cent of respondents consider paedophilia as immoral. Jun 15, 2006
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Democrats Drop, Still Lead GOP in U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Democratic Party maintains the upper hand in the early stages of this year's congressional race in the United States, according to a poll by Gallup published in USA Today. 51 per cent of respondents would support the Democratic candidate in their congressional district, while 42 per cent would vote for the Republican contender. Jun 14, 2006
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Selective Tolerance in the Netherlands
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) Mario Canseco - From a purely legal standpoint, the Netherlands is one of the world's most inclusive and liberal nations. Jun 13, 2006
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U.S. Reviews Future of Same-Sex Marriage
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many Americans believe each state should be allowed to establish the definition of marriage, according to a poll by Gallup published in USA Today. 51 per cent of respondents favour state laws, while 42 per cent support amending the U.S. Constitution to ban same-sex marriage. Jun 7, 2006
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Same-Sex Marriage Invalid for Many Americans
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States believe marriages between homosexuals should not be recognized by the law as valid, according to a poll by Gallup published in USA Today. 58 per cent of respondents believe these couples should not have the same rights of traditional marriages, down 10 points since March 2005. May 26, 2006
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Indiana Backs Equal Rights for Homosexuals
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the Hoosier State reject any form of discrimination based on sexual orientation, according to a poll by the Indiana University Center for Survey Research released by Indiana Equality. 79 per cent of respondents believe gay and lesbian residents should have the same civil protections as others. May 20, 2006