Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Stem Cell Research

Wide Support for Stem-Cell Research in Brazil
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Brazil are in favour of utilizing embryonic stem cells for scientific purposes, according to a poll by Ibope. 75 per cent of respondents completely support this practice. Mar 10, 2008
Canadians Review What is Morally Acceptable
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada have no problem allowing specific social behaviours, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. More than 80 per cent of respondents think contraception, divorce, and sexual relations between an unmarried man and woman are morally acceptable. Dec 25, 2007
Most Americans Uphold Stem Cell Research
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States support a specific type of scientific investigation, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 51 per cent of respondents believe it is more important to conduct stem cell research that might result in new medical cures, while 35 per cent think not destroying the potential life of human embryos involved in this research is paramount. Sep 11, 2007
Americans Wants to Ease Stem Cell Research
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in the United States would like their federal government to change its current policy regarding stem cell research, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 22 per cent of respondents think there should be no restrictions on this type of scientific investigation, up 11 points in two years. Jun 22, 2007
Democrats 2008: Hillary 38%, Obama 27%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Hillary Rodham Clinton remains the national frontrunner in the race for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 38 per cent of respondents would vote for the New York senator in a 2008 primary. Jun 20, 2007
Satisfaction with Congress Drops in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer Americans are content with the performance of their federal lawmakers, according to two recent public opinion polls. 39 per cent of respondents to a survey by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News approve of the way Congress is doing its job, down five points since April. Jun 11, 2007
Americans Discuss Morally Acceptable Issues
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A large majority of adults in the United States believe four specific behaviours are unprincipled, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 91 per cent of respondents believe married men and women having an affair is morally wrong, while 90 per cent feel the same way about polygamy. Jun 5, 2007
Two-Thirds in U.S. Back Stem Cell Research
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in the United States think a specific type of scientific investigation should be allowed, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 68 per cent of respondents support embryonic stem cell research, up seven points since January. Apr 22, 2007
Party Lines Shape U.S. Views on Iraq War
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Supporters of either of the two dominant political parties in the United States hold very different views about the coalition effort, according to a poll by American Research Group. 75 per cent of Republicans believe the U.S. can win the war in Iraq, while only 17 per cent of Democrats concur. Apr 18, 2007
Americans Split Over Bush’s Iraq Bill Veto
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are divided on how their president should deal with the Iraq war, according to a poll by Bloomberg and the Los Angeles Times. 48 per cent of respondents think George W. Bush should sign a funding authorization that includes a timetable for withdrawal, while 43 per cent think he should veto the legislation. Apr 12, 2007
Higher Support for Stem Cell Research in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in the United States believe a specific type of scientific investigation is valid, according to a poll by CBS News. 65 per cent of respondents approve of medical research using embryonic stem cells, up six points since July. Feb 2, 2007
Most Americans Support Stem Cell Research
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States see no problem with a specific type of scientific investigation, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 61 per cent of respondents support embryonic stem cell research, and 55 per cent would loosen existing restrictions on its funding. Jan 27, 2007
U.S. Praises Potential of Stem Cell Research
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States express hope in a specific type of scientific investigation, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 66 per cent of respondents think it is very or somewhat likely that embryonic stem cell research has the potential to lead to cures to previously incurable diseases. Jan 23, 2007
Americans Would Boost Stem Cell Research
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States want their federal government to back a specific type of scientific investigation, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs released by the Associated Press. 56 per cent of respondents want to ease the restrictions on use of federal money to research on embryonic stem cells. Jan 8, 2007
Americans Split on How New Congress Will Act
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are divided on the way the Democratic leaders in Congress will perform, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 46 per cent of respondents expect a real reform to the way the legislative branch operates, while 49 per cent do not. Jan 5, 2007
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