Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Terrorism

Americans Ponder Police Actions on Muslims
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe their country's security forces have been fair with Muslims, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates published in Newsweek. 52 per cent of respondents think U.S. Muslims are not being singled out for scrutiny by law enforcement officials. Jul 27, 2007
Giuliani Ahead of Two Democrats in U.S. Race
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Republican Rudy Giuliani is the top presidential contender in the United States, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 49 per cent of respondents would vote for the former New York City mayor in head-to-head contests against two prospective Democratic nominees. Jul 27, 2007
France’s Human Wrongs in Libya
Mario Canseco - The release of a Palestinian medical intern and five Bulgarian nurses, who had been sentenced to death in a Libyan court, was greeted with overwhelming glee. Jul 27, 2007
Britons Want Distance Between Brown and Bush
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Britain have a clear idea of how their new prime minister should deal with the current United States president, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 60 per cent of respondents think Gordon Brown should seek to put some distance between him and George W. Bush. Jul 25, 2007
Americans Want Withdrawal, Deadline in Iraq
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in the United States believe it is time for the coalition effort to draw to a close, according to a poll by the TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 59 per cent of respondents think the U.S. should withdraw its military forces from Iraq in order to avoid further military casualties, up three points since April. Jul 25, 2007
American Majority Expects Terrorist Attack
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in the United States believe their country will be targeted by terrorists soon, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 57 per cent of respondents think it is very or somewhat likely that there will be another terrorist attack in the U.S. within the next few months. Jul 24, 2007
Republicans 2008: Giuliani 33%, F. Thompson 25%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Rudy Giuliani is holding on to the lead in a four-person race for the Republican Party's presidential nomination in the United States, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 33 per cent of respondents would like to see the former New York City mayor as their candidate, down one point in a month. Jul 23, 2007
Democrats 2008: Hillary 35%, Obama 28%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Hillary Rodham Clinton remains the most popular presidential hopeful for Democratic Party supporters in the United States, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 35 per cent of respondents would back the New York senator in a 2008 primary. Jul 22, 2007
Approval for Putin Reaches 85% in Russia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Russian president Vladimir Putin has gained more public support this month, according to a poll by Yury Levada Analytical Center. 85 per cent of respondents approve of Putin's performance, up four points since June. Jul 22, 2007
Bush Approval Gets Slight Boost in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for George W. Bush appears to have stabilized in the United States, according to four recent public opinion polls. In a survey by Zogby International, 34 per cent of respondents rate their president's performance in a positive light. Jul 22, 2007
Republicans 2008: Giuliani at 27%, Tie for Second
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Rudy Giuliani remains the most popular presidential hopeful for Republican Party supporters in the United States, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 27 per cent of respondents would vote for the former New York City mayor in a 2008 primary. Jul 21, 2007
Most Americans Doubt Victory in Iraq
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States hold negative views on the progress of the coalition effort, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 54 per cent of respondents think it is not possible for the U.S. to win the war in Iraq, up three points since late April. Jul 21, 2007
Arroyo Stays Below 40% in the Philippines
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Gloria Macapagal Arroyo remains unchanged in the Philippines, according to a poll by Social Weather Stations. 39 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the president's performance. Jul 21, 2007
Merkel Parties Keep 10-Point Lead in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) remain popular in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 38 per cent of respondents would vote for either party in the next election to the Federal Diet. Jul 20, 2007
Human Rights Trump Free Trade for Canadians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada believe human rights should play a role in bilateral commerce negotiations, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 73 per cent of respondents think their federal government should not seek free trade agreements with developing countries that have dubious human rights records. Jul 20, 2007
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