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
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- European Union
- George W. Bush
- Global Warming
- Gordon Brown
- Hamas
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- Iraq War
- Israel Election 2009
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- 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
Same-Sex Marriage
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Giuliani, McCain Still Top Republicans in U.S.
- - Rudy Giuliani remains the most popular prospective presidential candidate for Republican Party supporters in the United States, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 33 per cent of respondents would support the former New York City mayor in a 2008 primary, up four points since October. Nov 24, 2006
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A Third of Americans Backs Same-Sex Marriage
- - Many adults in the United States believe gay and lesbian partners should not be allowed to enter wedlock, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. 63 per cent of respondents would oppose a law that would permit same-sex couples to get married, while 34 per cent would support it. Nov 23, 2006
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A Review of America’s Other Elections
- Gabriela Perdomo - Among Democrats, there was joy. The morning after the mid-term election, Virginia's James Webb had beaten Republican incumbent George Allen, assuring a Democrat majority in the Senate and in Congress overall for the first time in twelve years. Nov 21, 2006
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Recognize Gay Couples, Say 60% of Americans
- - Most adults in the United States believe same-sex partnerships should be legally acknowledged, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 30 per cent of respondents think gays and lesbians should be allowed to legally marry, while 30 per cent support a similar legal partnership that should not be called marriage. Nov 15, 2006
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Religion on the Way Out in Europe
- Mario Canseco - The Angus Reid World Poll conducted for Maclean's found that most Europeans and Canadians appear to be turning away from religion, while Indians, South Africans, Mexicans and residents of three Middle East countries still consider it an important part of their daily lives. Nov 12, 2006
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President Zapatero Drops Slightly in Spain
- - Public backing for José Luis RodrÃguez Zapatero fell this month in Spain, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. 49.1 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, down 2.7 points since late September. Nov 10, 2006
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Americans Ponder Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions
- - More adults in the United States believe gay and lesbian partnerships should be officially acknowledged, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 28 per cent of respondents support same-sex marriage, while 29 per cent favour the concept of civil unions. Nov 5, 2006
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Same-Sex Marriage Divides American Views
- - Adults in the United States hold differing views on whether gay and lesbian partnerships should be officially recognized, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates released by Newsweek. 24 per cent of respondents support same-sex marriage, while 26 per cent favour the concept of civil unions. Nov 2, 2006
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Ministers Can Shun Gay Marriage, Say Canadians
- - Many adults in Canada believe religious officials should be allowed to steer clear from holding ceremonies for gay or lesbian partners, according to a poll by Compas Inc. published in the National Post. 58 per cent of respondents think individual ministers should definitely have the freedom not to marry a same-sex couple if this is against their beliefs. Nov 1, 2006
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U.S. Ponders What Democratic Congress Might Do
- - Many adults in the United States would support an effort by the Democratic Party to increase the country's minimum wage, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 86 per cent of respondents would support this initiative if the Democrats take control of both houses in next month's election. Oct 30, 2006
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Costa Ricans Reject Same-Sex Civil Unions
- - Many adults in Costa Rica believe gay and lesbian couples should not be allowed to enter partnerships, according to a poll by Universidad de Costa Rica. 71.4 per cent of respondents are opposed to allowing civil unions for same-sex partners. Sep 20, 2006
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Four Proposals Set to Pass in Arizona
- - Voters in the Grand Canyon State appear ready to endorse four changes to their legislation through the ballot box, according to a poll by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University released by KAET-TV. 76 per cent of respondents support automatically keeping undocumented immigrants in jail without bail if they commit serious criminal offences. Sep 5, 2006
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Americans Reject Gay Marriage, Back Civil Unions
- - Many adults in the United States reject the concept of same-sex marriage, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 56 per cent of respondents oppose allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally. Aug 14, 2006
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Many in Wisconsin Reject Same-Sex Marriage
- - Many adults in the Badger State are in favour of a proposal to outlaw homosexual marriage, according to a poll by the University of Wisconsin Survey Center. 52.5 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of an amendment that would only recognize "marriage between one man and one woman" throughout the state. Jul 25, 2006
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Americans Hint at Same-Sex Marriage Referendum
- - Many adults in the United States believe the definition of marriage should be determined by the people, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 67 per cent of respondents think issues such as same-sex marriage should be decided by voters. Jul 24, 2006