Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Stem Cell Research

Support for Stem Cell Research Up in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - More adults in the United States are in favour of scientific investigation with human embryos, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation for the Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research. 73 per cent of respondents support embryonic stem cell research, up five points in a year. May 22, 2006
Casey Has Six-Point Lead in Pennsylvania
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Prospective Democratic Party candidate Bob Casey could become one of Pennsylvania's representatives in the United States Senate, according to a poll by Franklin and Marshall College's Center for Opinion Research. 47 per cent of respondents in the Keystone State would vote for Casey in a head-to-head contest against Republican incumbent U.S. senator Rick Santorum. May 8, 2006
McCaskill Keeps Three-Point Edge in Missouri
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Democratic Party candidate Claire McCaskill remains ahead in the Show Me State, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 43 per cent of respondents in Missouri would vote for McCaskill in this year's election to the United States Senate, while 40 per cent would support Republican incumbent Jim Talent. Mar 14, 2006
Senator Talent Trails McCaskill in Missouri
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Claire McCaskill maintains a slight advantage in Missouri, according to a poll by Research 2000 released by the Saint Louis Post-Dispatch and KMOV-TV. 47 per cent of respondents in the Show Me State would support the Democrat in this year's election to the United States Senate. Jan 27, 2006
Corzine Keeps Upper Hand in New Jersey Election
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - United States senator Jon Corzine remains the top candidate in New Jersey's gubernatorial race, according to a poll by SurveyUSA released by WABC-TV. 50 per cent of respondents in the Garden State would vote for the Democratic candidate in next month's election, while 41 per cent would support Republican businessman Doug Forrester. Oct 29, 2005
Support for Stem Cell Research Grows in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - More adults in the United States believe embryos should continue to be used for scientific investigation, according to the Virginia Commonwealth University Life Sciences Survey. 58 per cent of respondents favour medical research that uses stem cells from human embryos, up 11 points since 2003. Oct 29, 2005
Most Americans Favour Stem Cell Research
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States support the use of embryos for scientific investigation, according to a poll by Knowledge Networks for the Genetics & Public Policy Center. 66.6 per cent of respondents approve of embryonic stem cell research. Oct 24, 2005
Corzine Remains Ahead of Forrester in New Jersey
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Democrat Jon Corzine could become new Jersey's new governor, according to a poll by Monmouth University released by Gannett Newspapers. 45 per cent of respondents in the Garden State would support the United States senator in next month's election, while 34 per cent would vote for Republican businessman Douglas Forrester. Oct 24, 2005
Embryonic Stem Cell Research “Acceptable” in UK
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Britain consent to the use of "spare" early embryos for scientific investigation, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 68 per cent of respondents believe it is acceptable to use the embryos left over from fertility treatment for the purposes of medical research. Sep 5, 2005
Stem Cell Research Findings Important in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States believe the possibility of new medical cures outweighs ethical questions over potential life, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates for the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press and the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life. 57 per cent of respondents believe it is more important to conduct stem cell res Aug 5, 2005
Bush Approval Hits Lowest Point in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Fewer Americans are openly supporting George W. Bush, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 44 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a five per cent drop in less than a week. Jul 30, 2005
New York Ponders Stem Cell Research Lab
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Some voters in the Empire State would back a proposal to build a facility devoted to stem cell research, according to a poll by the Cornell University Survey Research Institute. 45 per cent of respondents in New York support the idea, while 26 per cent are opposed. Jul 11, 2005
Americans Review Controversial Cloning Issue
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States believe cloning technology should be harnessed to help in the search for possible cures and treatments for diseases and disabilities, according to a poll by Charlton Research Co. for Research!America and Parade. 59 per cent of respondents support allowing therapeutic cloning. Jul 10, 2005
Many in U.S. Back Embryonic Stem Cell Research
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States support medical research on embryonic human stem cells, according to a poll by Charlton Research Co. for Research!America and Parade. 58 per cent of respondents are in favour of this type of investigation. Jul 9, 2005
Americans Assess Rules for Stem Cell Research
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States believe certain guidelines should be met before the scientific investigation on embryonic human stem cells is allowed, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 72 per cent of respondents think the research should be permitted as long as the parents of the embryo give their permission, and the embryo would otherwise be destroyed. Jun 14, 2005
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