Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
- 2008: Race for the White House
- 2008: The U.S. Electoral College
- Abortion
- Africa
- Angela Merkel
- Death Penalty
- Economy and Globalization
- Environment
- European Union
- George W. Bush
- Global Warming
- Gordon Brown
- Hamas
- Immigration
- Iran
- Iraq War
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- New Zealand Election 2008
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- North Korea
- Oil and Gas
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Stem Cell Research
- Stephen Harper
- Terrorism
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Democrats
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Republicans
- U.S. Election 2008: The Primaries
- Vladimir Putin
- Yasuo Fukuda
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Terrorism
- Bush Rating Stable
- (CPOD) Oct. 16, 2003 - The numbers for George W. Bush have stabilized after a significant drop over the last three weeks, according to a poll by ABC News and the Washington Post. 53 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, Oct 16, 2003
- No Way But Up For American Media
- Mario Canseco In the year that brought wall-to-wall coverage of the Iraqi conflict and unprecedented world attention to a gubernatorial race, it would be easy to assume that Americans are satisfied with their news media. Oct 9, 2003
- No Nuclear Ships, Say New Zealanders
- (CPOD) Oct. 4, 2003 - Residents of New Zealand do not want nuclear vessels in their ports, according to a poll by UMR Research for Phillips Fox and the National Business Review. 72 per cent of respondents reject changing laws to allow nuclear-armed and nuclear-powered ships in the country. Oct 4, 2003
- Economy, Jobs Top Issues In Singapore
- (CPOD) Sept. 27, 2003 - Residents of Singapore are worried over the country's financial state, according to a poll by Gallup. 29 per cent of respondents say the economy is the most important issue, followed by unemployment and jobs. Sep 27, 2003
- Bush Rating Drops Once Again
- (CPOD) Sept. 23, 2003 - The numbers for George W. Bush continue to drop, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates published in Newsweek. 51 per cent of respondents approve of the American president's performance, a six per cent decrease since July. Sep 23, 2003
- American Media The Same-Or Worse-After 9/11
- (CPOD) Sept. 23, 2003 - Two years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Americans have become more critical of their news providers, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 45 per cent of respondents say reporting "stayed the same" while 36 per cent say it is worse. Sep 23, 2003
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New Yorkers Want Giuliani Back In Politics
- (CPOD) Sept. 22, 2003 - Many New York residents want Rudy Giuliani to become involved in public service once again, according to a poll by the Marist College Institute of Public Opinion. 62 per cent of respondents say they favor a return to politics for the former New York City mayor. Sep 22, 2003
- Economy Bigger Problem Than Terror, Say Americans
- (CPOD) Sept. 17, 2003 - Almost a year before the next presidential election, Americans want their government to focus on financial matters, according to a poll by ABC News and the Washington Post. 61 per cent of respondents say the economy is a bigger problem than terrorism. Sep 17, 2003
- U.S. Winning War On Terror, Say Americans
- (CPOD) Sept. 17, 2003 - Americans remain confident in their government's approach to protect the country against future attacks, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 55 per cent of respondents say the U.S. is winning the war against terrorism. Sep 17, 2003
- Severe Drop For Bush, Americans Reject Congress Aid
- (CPOD) Sept. 15, 2003 - The numbers for George W. Bush are near an all-time low, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 52 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, an eight per cent drop since August. Sep 15, 2003
- Patriot Act Splits Americans
- (CPOD) Sept. 15, 2003 - Americans remain divided over how far their authorities should act in the war against terrorism, according to a poll by Gallup. 49 per cent of respondents say the government should not violate basic civil liberties for the sake of security. Sep 15, 2003
- Americans Assess Extent Of War On Terror
- (CPOD) Sept. 14, 2003 - Many Americans are concerned over how the war against terrorism will affect their everyday lives, according to a poll by ICR released by the Associated Press. 66 per cent of respondents are concerned with violations to their individual freedoms. Sep 14, 2003
- Terrorist Attacks Top Event In 75 Years
- (CPOD) Sept. 12, 2003 - Americans rank 9/11 as the most important event in the last 75 years, according to a poll by RoperASW. 65 per cent of respondents mention the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington as the most noteworthy occurrence. Sep 12, 2003
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Minnesotans Want Bush To Focus On Economy
- (CPOD) Sept. 12, 2003 - Residents of Minnesota want George W. Bush to deal with the country's finances, according to a poll by the Minneapolis Star Tribune. 59 per cent say the American president should focus on the economy, while 21 per cent want action on terrorism. Sep 12, 2003
- Iraq Action Increases Terrorism Threat
- (CPOD) Sept. 11, 2003 - Many Americans believe the war in Iraq has heightened the possibility of terrorist acts in the United States, according to a poll by ABC News. 48 per cent of respondents believe the current military effort in the Persian Gulf increases the risk of further attacks. Sep 11, 2003