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
- Americans Expect Better Life In 2005
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Some adults in the United States believe 2004 was a positive year, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 47 per cent of respondents rate the past 12 months as good. Jan 11, 2005
- Few U.S. Voters Undecided Before Election
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Most voters in the United States picked a presidential candidate last year and never changed their minds, according to the National Annenberg Election Survey released by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. 84 per cent of respondents say they did not consider voting for another contender. Jan 11, 2005
- Support For Bush Falls Slightly In U.S.
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - George W. Bush is losing public backing in the United States, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs released by the Associated Press. 49 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a two per cent drop since December. Jan 9, 2005
- Situation In Iraq Tops List Of U.S. Worries
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - The coalition effort is the top priority in the United States, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 90 per cent of respondents say it is very important for the president and Congress to deal with the situation in Iraq. Jan 5, 2005
- U.S. Voters Chose (Diverse) Values In 2004
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Many American voters assessed the moral standards of the presidential candidates before casting their ballot this year, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 70 per cent of respondents say values were important in deciding which candidate to vote for. Dec 31, 2004
- Bush, Hillary Once Again Most Admired In U.S.
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - George W. Bush is the most revered figure in the United States, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 23 per cent of respondents say the current president is the man they admire the most. Dec 30, 2004
- Election Helps Bush’s Numbers In U.S.
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Support for George W. Bush in the United States increased in the past two months, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates for the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 48 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a four per cent increase since October. Dec 28, 2004
- Bush Approval Steady, But Low On Economy
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - George W. Bush keeps a steady level of public support in the United States, according to a poll by American Research Group. 50 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a one per cent drop since November. Dec 26, 2004
- Bush Numbers Fall Once More In U.S.
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - George W. Bush has lost public backing since his re-election, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 49 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a six per cent drop since mid-November. Dec 25, 2004
- Slight Approval Drop For Bush
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - George W. Bush holds a steady level of support in the United States, according to a poll by Zogby International. 49 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a two per cent drop since November. Dec 24, 2004
- Lowest December Rating Ever For Bush
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - George W. Bush heads to his second-term with low numbers, according to a poll by TNS released by ABC News and the Washington Post. 48 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance. Dec 22, 2004
- Bush Below 50%, Four Weeks Before Inauguration
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - George W. Bush maintains a steady level of public backing in the United States, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. 47 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance. Dec 21, 2004
- Bush Approval Falls In December
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Public support for George W. Bush fell in the United States this month, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 48 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a five per cent drop since November. Dec 20, 2004
- Bush Keeps Pre-Election Numbers In U.S.
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - George W. Bush maintains a steady level of support in the United States, according to a poll by NBC News and the Wall Street Journal. 49 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance. Dec 17, 2004
- Stable Bush Approval As Second Term Looms
- (Angus Reid - CPOD) Dec. 15, 2004 - George W. Bush maintains a steady level of public support in the United States, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 53 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a two per cent drop since November. Dec 15, 2004