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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Same-Sex Marriage
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Urban Argentines Support Same-Sex Marriage
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many residents of Argentina's capital have no issue with same-sex couples getting married, according to a poll by Analogías released by Página 12. 73.1 per cent of respondents in Buenos Aires agree with gay and lesbian weddings. Feb 23, 2007
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Italians Divided Over Civil Partnership Law
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Italy are split over a proposal to offer legal recognition to same-sex couples, according to a poll by Ispo released by Corriere della Sera. 47 per cent of respondents oppose the civil partnership law, while 45 per cent support it. Feb 21, 2007
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Connecticut Ponders Same-Sex Marriage
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the Constitution State are split on how to acknowledge gay and lesbian partnerships, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. 39 per cent of respondents in Connecticut would allow same-sex marriage, 33 per cent favour civil unions, and 22 per cent believe legal recognition is not warranted. Feb 20, 2007
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Canadians Want Sexual Orientation in Charter
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most Canadians believe sexual orientation rights are just as important as other existing rights, according to a poll by SES Research. 62 per cent of respondents would approve of the inclusion of sexual orientation equality rights in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Feb 13, 2007
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Half of Americans Back Same-Sex Marriage Ban
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of adults in the United States would forbid same-sex partners from entering wedlock, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs released by the Associated Press. 51 per cent of respondents would favour a law that would ban gay marriage. Jan 24, 2007
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Dutch Would Consider New Election
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the Netherlands would be willing to head to the voting booths again if three parties cannot form the government, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. 52 per cent of respondents think a new election should take place if talks between the Christian-Democratic Appeal (CDA), the Labour Party (PvdA) and the Christian Union (CU) break down. Jan 6, 2007
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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