Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Stem Cell Research

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
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
Lower Drug Prices a Priority for Americans
- Most adults in the United States believe their legislative branch should focus on making medication more affordable, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates released by Newsweek. 75 per cent of respondents want the Democratic Congress to allow the government to negotiate directly with pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices for seniors. 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
Half of Americans Support Stem Cell Research
- Many adults in the United States believe their federal administration should fund a specific type of scientific investigation, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates published in Newsweek. 50 per cent of respondents favour using federal tax dollars to fund medical research using stem cells obtained from human embryos, up two points since August. Nov 1, 2006
U.S. Backs Federal Funds for Stem Cell Research
- Many adults in the United States believe their government should finance a specific type of scientific investigation, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates published in Newsweek. 48 per cent of respondents favour using federal tax dollars to fund medical research using stem cells obtained from human embryos. Sep 2, 2006
Support for Stem Cell Research Up in U.S.20060814
- More adults in the United States are in favour of a specific type of scientific investigation, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 63 per cent of respondents approve of embryonic stem cell research, up 17 points since July 2003. Aug 14, 2006
Americans Pin Hopes on Stem Cell Research
- Many adults in the United States think a specific type of scientific investigation should continue, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 56 per cent of respondents believe it is more important to conduct stem cell research that might result in new medical cures. Aug 11, 2006
Americans Dissatisfied with Stem Cell Veto
- Many adults in the United States disagree with their president's decision to reject the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 58 per cent of respondents disapprove of George W. Bush's decision. Jul 31, 2006
Most Americans OK with Stem Cell Research
- Many adults in the United States see no ethical dilemma in a specific type of scientific investigation, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 49 per cent of respondents believe stem cell research is not morally wrong. Jul 27, 2006
Democrats Hold Eight-Point Edge in U.S.
- Support for the Democratic Party fell this month in the United States, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the Democratic candidate in their congressional district, down four points since June. Jul 15, 2006
Australians Back Stem Cell Research
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Australia believe stem cells from human embryos should be extracted and used to treat injuries and disease, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 82 per cent of respondents approve of this type of scientific investigation. Jun 25, 2006
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
Green Barely Edges Doyle in Wisconsin
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Support for Republican United States congressman Mark Green increased in the Badger State, according to a poll by Strategic Vision. 46 per cent of respondents would vote for Green in the gubernatorial election, while 45 per cent would support Democratic incumbent Jim Doyle. Jun 15, 2006
U.S. Split Over Stem Cell Research Funds
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in the United States remain divided over the question of whether the government should fund scientific investigation with human embryos, according to a poll by International Communications Research released by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. 47.8 per cent of respondents oppose using tax dollars for embryonic stem cell research. Jun 1, 2006
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