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
- Israel Election 2009
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- North Korea
- Oil and Gas
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Stem Cell Research
- Stephen Harper
- Taro Aso
- Terrorism
- Vladimir Putin
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
2008: Race for the White House
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Americans Like McCain Mortgage Solution
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States support an idea proposed by Republican presidential nominee John McCain to deal with the mortgage crisis, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 52 per cent of respondents favour a plan where the government would buy unaffordable mortgages directly from mortgage servicers and renegotiate manageable fixed-rate mortgages with the homeowner so they can stay in their homes. Oct 11, 2008
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U.S. 2008: Obama 49.3%, McCain 43.1%
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama has extended his lead over Republican John McCain in the United States presidential race, according to a review of 14 voting intention surveys conducted over the past 11 days. 49.3 per cent of voters would support the Illinois senator in the election, while 43.1 per cent would back the Arizona senator. Oct 7, 2008
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Two-in-Five Malaysians Would Vote for Obama
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Barack Obama would defeat John McCain if Malaysians had a say in the United States presidential election, according to a poll by the Merdeka Center for Opinion Research. 43 per cent of respondents would vote for the Democratic nominee if they could, while only six per cent would support the Republican contender. Oct 6, 2008
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Global U.S. Influence Negative, Say Australians
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Australia think the United States is affecting the world in a negative way, according to a poll by Field Works Market Research for the Lowy Institute for International Policy. 57 per cent of respondents say the U.S. is having a mainly negative influence in the entire world. Oct 4, 2008
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U.S. 2008: Obama 47.7%, McCain 44.0%
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama remains ahead of Republican John McCain in the United States presidential race, according to a review of ten voting intention surveys conducted before last week’s televised debate. 47.7 per cent of voters would support the Illinois senator in the election, while 44 per cent would back the Arizona senator. Sep 29, 2008
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McCain Leads Obama in Palestinian Territories
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - One-in-three residents of the West Bank and Gaza Strip would like Republican John McCain to win the 2008 United States presidential election, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Public Opinion. 33.5 per cent of respondents favour McCain, while 27.7 per cent support Democratic nominee Barack Obama. Sep 29, 2008
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Canadians Expect Harper, Obama to Win
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Almost half of adults in Canada believe Stephen Harper will retain his role as head of government and Democratic Party nominee Barack Obama will be the next president of the United States, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 46 per cent of respondents expect this outcome after the two North American countries hold their elections. Sep 24, 2008
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U.S. 2008: Obama 47.1%, McCain 45.5%
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama is once again leading Republican John McCain in the United States presidential race, according to a review of ten voting intention surveys conducted over the past twelve days. 47.1 per cent of voters would support the Illinois senator in the election, while 45.5 per cent would back the Arizona senator. Sep 23, 2008
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U.S. 2008: McCain 46.6%, Obama 45.1%
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Republican John McCain is barely ahead of Democrat Barack Obama in the United States presidential race, according to a review of eight voting intention surveys conducted over the past twelve days. 46.6 per cent of voters would support the Arizona senator, while 45.1 per cent would back the Illinois senator. Sep 18, 2008
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Obama Would Win Ten-to-One in France
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in France want Democratic candidate Barack Obama to win the race for the White House, according to a poll by TNS Sofres. 80 per cent of respondents would prefer to have Obama as the next United States president, while only eight per cent would rather see Republican contender John McCain as the country’s next head of state. Sep 17, 2008
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Reporters Are Helping Obama, Say Americans
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States remain critical of the way the media is covering the 2008 presidential campaign, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. Only 26 per cent of respondents believe most reporters are offering unbiased coverage. Sep 12, 2008
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U.S. 2008: McCain 48.3%, Obama 45.3%
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Republican John McCain is now ahead of Democrat Barack Obama in the United States presidential race, according to a review of four voting intention surveys conducted over the past nine days. 48.3 per cent of voters would support the Arizona senator, while 45.3 per cent would back the Illinois senator. Sep 9, 2008
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Argentinean Majority Picks Obama for U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Argentina would like Barack Obama to win this year’s presidential election in the United States, according to a poll by Ibarómetro. 53.2 per cent of respondents prefer the Democratic candidate, while only 8.8 per cent select Republican contender John McCain. Sep 8, 2008
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U.S. 2008: Obama 48.8%, McCain 42.8%
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama is still leading Republican John McCain in the United States presidential race, according to a review of six voting intention surveys conducted over the past seven days. 48.8 per cent of voters would support the Illinois senator, while 42.8 per cent would support the Arizona senator. Sep 6, 2008
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Germans Clearly Support Obama in U.S. Race
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Three-in-four adults in Germany would like to see Barack Obama become the next president of the United States, according to a poll by Forsa released by N-TV and Die Welt. 74 per cent of respondents prefer the Democratic candidate, while 11 per cent pick Republican John McCain. Sep 3, 2008