Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Same-Sex Marriage

Americans Certain of Fuel Price Increase
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States predict that fuel costs will escalate in 2007, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs released by the Associated Press. 93 per cent of respondents believe gas prices will go up this year. Jan 5, 2007
Proposed Coalition Unconvincing for Dutch
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the Netherlands are divided on their prospective administration, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. 45 per cent of respondents express preference for a government encompassing the Christian-Democratic Appeal (CDA), the Labour Party (PvdA) and the Christian Union (CU), while 48 per cent disagree. Jan 3, 2007
New Hampshire Rejects Same-Sex Marriage
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in New Hampshire believe gay and lesbian couples should be barred from entering wedlock, according to a poll by Research 2000 published in the Concord Monitor. 55 per cent of respondents in the Granite State oppose same-sex marriage. Dec 31, 2006
Mexicans Flatly Reject Same-Sex Marriage
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Mexico believe homosexual partners should not be allowed to enter wedlock, according to a poll by Parametría. 61 per cent of respondents oppose a constitutional amendment that would permit same-sex marriage. Dec 27, 2006
Eight EU Countries Back Same-Sex Marriage
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Residents of the Netherlands overwhelmingly support allowing same-sex partners to marry, according to the Eurobarometer conducted by TNS Opinion & Social. 82 per cent of Dutch respondents agree with homosexual marriages being sanctioned throughout Europe. Dec 24, 2006
French Back Same-Sex Marriage, Not Adoption
- Many adults in France believe homosexual partners should be allowed to enter wedlock, according to a poll by Ipsos published in Tetu. 62 per cent of respondents favour the right of same-sex couples to marry. Dec 12, 2006
Canadians Would Keep Same-Sex Marriage Legal
- Many adults in Canada believe homosexual couples should continue to be allowed to enter wedlock, according to a poll by The Strategic Counsel released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 58 per cent of respondents would vote to keep the same-sex marriage law. Dec 6, 2006
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
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
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
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
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
President Zapatero Drops Slightly in Spain
- Public backing for José Luis Rodríguez 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
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
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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