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
- Bush Gets Low Marks In Eight Countries
- (Angus Reid - CPOD) Dec. 14, 2004 - George W. Bush remains an unpopular head of state in some countries around the world, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs released by the Associated Press. At least 48 per cent of respondents in eight nations have an unfavourable opinion of the United States president. Dec 14, 2004
- Four Weeks After Election, Bush Approval Stable
- (ARC-CPOD) Dec. 13, 2004 - George W. Bush keeps steady ratings in the United States, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs released by the Associated Press. 51 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance. Dec 13, 2004
- Bush Gets Higher Approval, Economy Rating
- (CPOD) Nov. 29, 2004 - George W. Bush continues to re-gain public backing in the United States, according to a poll by American Research Group. 51 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a six per cent increase since October. Nov 29, 2004
- Hillary Strongest For Democrats In 2008
- (CPOD) Nov. 26, 2004 - Many Democratic Party supporters believe New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton is their best presidential hopeful, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 42 per cent of respondents say Rodham Clinton would be the strongest candidate for the 2008 election. Nov 26, 2004
- Better Bush Approval, But Not Country Direction
- (CPOD) Nov. 26, 2004 - George W. Bush is re-gaining public support after his re-election, according to a poll by CBS News and the New York Times. 51 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a two per cent increase since August. Nov 26, 2004
- Bush Approval Up Again In U.S.
- (CPOD) Nov. 25, 2004 - George W. Bush continues to regain public backing in the United States, according to a poll by Zogby International. 51 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a three per cent increase in a week. Nov 25, 2004
- 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
- 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