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
2008: Race for the White House
- Bush Approval Rebounds After Re-election
- (CPOD) Nov. 24, 2004 - George W. Bush is regaining public support in the United States, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 55 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a seven per cent increase since late October. Nov 24, 2004
- Red-Blue “Satisfaction” Split In U.S. Poll
- (CPOD) Nov. 22, 2004 - United States voters remain split over the 2004 presidential election, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 56 per cent of respondents say they are satisfied with the ballot's outcome, while 41 per cent disagree. Nov 22, 2004
- No Post-Election Bounce, Bush Rating Stable
- (CPOD) Nov. 21, 2004 - George W. Bush's approval rating has not significantly improved in the United States since his re-election, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 50 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of the president, a one per cent drop since October. Nov 21, 2004
- Iraq Is Key Priority For Bush’s Second Term
- (CPOD) Nov. 19, 2004 - Many Americans believe George W. Bush should focus on Iraq, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 39 per cent of respondents believe the situation in the Middle East country should be the president's top priority in his second term. Nov 19, 2004
- Americans Say Economy Not In Recession
- (CPOD) Nov. 18, 2004 - Many adults in the United States believe their country's finances are improving, according to a poll by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. 51 per cent of respondents think the American economy is not in a recession, a seven per cent increase since April. Nov 18, 2004
- U.S. In “Right” Direction, But Bush Approval Low
- (CPOD) Nov. 17, 2004 - George W. Bush keeps a low approval rating in the United States, according to a poll by Zogby International. 48 per cent of respondents have a positive view of the president's performance. Nov 17, 2004
- Americans Think Economy Will Improve
- (CPOD) Nov. 16, 2004 - Americans have high hopes for the nation's financial situation, according to the National Annenberg Election Survey released by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. 52 per cent of respondents believe economic conditions in the United States will get better. Nov 16, 2004
- In Four Asian Countries, Bush Splits Views
- (CPOD) Nov. 16, 2004 - George W. Bush's victory in the 2004 United States presidential election has divided public opinion in four Asian nations, according to a poll by TNS released by Time and CNN. 33.6 per cent of respondents in India, Indonesia, South Korea and Japan believe Bush's re-election will be good for their respective countries, while 32.4 per cent disagree. Nov 16, 2004
- American Voters Knew Candidates, Debates Helpful
- (CPOD) Nov. 15, 2004 - Voters in the United States were aware of the proposals of both main presidential contenders in 2004, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates for the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 86 per cent of respondents say they learned enough about the candidates to make an informed choice, an 11 per cent increase from the 1996 election. Nov 15, 2004
- Too Much Mud Slinging, Unhelpful Ads In U.S. Politics
- (CPOD) Nov. 15, 2004 - Many Americans believe the 2004 United States presidential race featured negative campaigning, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates for the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 72 per cent of respondents say there was more mud slinging in this month's election, a 38 per cent increase since 2000. Nov 15, 2004
- Election Outcome Finds Americans Relieved, Or Disappointed
- (CPOD) Nov. 15, 2004 - The 2004 United States presidential election generated different feelings for American voters, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates for the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 90 per cent of respondents who voted for Republican incumbent George W. Bush say they feel "relieved" and "reassured" over the election's outcome. Nov 15, 2004
- Terrorism First, Economy Second For U.S. Voters
- (CPOD) Nov. 8, 2004 - Protection and safety were the main concerns for Americans in the 2004 United States presidential election, according to a poll by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research. 33 per cent of respondents say terrorism and security were the most important issue areas in deciding their vote. Nov 8, 2004
- In Argentina, Bush Victory Triggers Worries
- (CPOD) Nov. 8, 2004 - The re-election of George W. Bush in the United States is a concern for many people in Argentina, according to a poll by Ricardo Rouvier y Asociados. 49.8 per cent of respondents believe Bush's win will be "more negative" for the South American country. Nov 8, 2004
- U.S. Voters Keep Mixed Feelings After Election
- (CPOD) Nov. 8, 2004 - The outcome of last week's presidential election has caused a variety of emotions among voters in the United States, according to a poll by Ipsos released by the Associated Press. While 58 per cent of respondents feel hopeful, 48 per cent are personally disappointed by the result. Nov 8, 2004
- Bush Approval At 51% After Re-election
- (CPOD) Nov. 8, 2004 - George W. Bush has regained public support in the United States after his re-election, according to a poll by Ipsos released by the Associated Press. 51 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a three per cent increase since October. Nov 8, 2004