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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Energy, Defence Key for Some Americans
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are divided on which issues should be the most important for their next president, according to a poll by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research. 23 per cent of respondents believe the next head of state should make America energy independent and address global warming, while 19 per cent want to strengthen the military and keep America safe. Apr 13, 2007
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Americans Call For Strong, Decisive President
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the U.S. have a clear idea of the character traits their next president should possess, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 77 per cent of respondents want a strong and decisive leader, 68 per cent call for a person who has good moral character, and 63 per cent urge for an effective manager. Apr 10, 2007
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Hillary, Giuliani Almost Tied in 2008 U.S. Race
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - There is no clear favourite among two prospective presidential nominees in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 48 per cent of respondents would support former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani in the 2008 election, while 47 per cent would support New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Apr 7, 2007
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Giuliani Barely Ahead of Obama in 2008 Race
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - There is no clear favourite among two prospective presidential nominees in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 44 per cent of respondents would vote for former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani in the 2008 election, while 43 per cent would support Illinois senator Barack Obama. Apr 4, 2007
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Americans Nix Gore White House Run in 2008
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States are not looking forward to a new presidential run from Al Gore, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates released by Newsweek. 56 per cent of respondents would not like to see the former vice-president declare himself a candidate again. Apr 3, 2007
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Edwards Leads McCain, Romney in 2008 Race
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat John Edwards holds the upper hand over two prospective Republican presidential nominees in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 47 per cent of respondents would support the former North Carolina senator in 2008, while 38 per cent would vote for Arizona senator John McCain. Apr 3, 2007
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Giuliani Leads Hillary, Obama Closer in U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Republican Rudy Giuliani holds the upper hand over a prospective Democratic presidential nominee in the United States, according to a poll by SRBI Public Affairs published in Time. 50 per cent of respondents would support the former New York City mayor in 2008, while 41 per cent would vote for New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Mar 31, 2007
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Half of Americans Would Shun Rodham Clinton
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in the United States say they would not support a former first lady if she were to become the Democratic nominee for president, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 50 per cent of respondents say they would definitely or probably not cast a ballot for Hillary Rodham Clinton. Mar 30, 2007
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U.S. Thinks Gore Will Not Seek White House
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe a former vice-president will not launch a presidential bid in 2008, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 54 per cent of respondents think it is unlikely that Al Gore will run for president. Mar 29, 2007
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U.S. Ponders Actor Fred Thompson as President
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Americans are willing to support a current actor and former Republican senator in the 2008 presidential election, according to a poll by Rasmussen reports. 44 per cent of respondents would vote for Fred Thompson, while 43 per cent would support Democratic New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Mar 28, 2007
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McCain Ties Obama, Leads Hillary in U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Republican John McCain holds the upper hand against a prospective Democratic presidential nominee in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 48 per cent of respondents would vote for the Arizona senator in the 2008 election, while 41 per cent would support New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Mar 27, 2007
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Obama Gaining, Giuliani Leads Hillary in U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama holds the upper hand over a prospective Republican presidential nominee in the United States, according to a poll by SRBI Public Affairs published in Time. 44 per cent of respondents would support the Illinois senator in 2008, while 41 per cent would vote for Arizona senator John McCain. Mar 24, 2007
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Romney Cannot Catch Hillary, Obama in U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Republican Mitt Romney trails two prospective Democratic presidential nominees in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 50 per cent of respondents would vote for New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton in 2008, while 41 per cent would support the former Massachusetts governor. Mar 21, 2007
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Giuliani Holds Eight-Point Lead Over Hillary
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani keeps the upper hand in a prospective United States presidential contest, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 49 per cent of respondents would vote for the Republican in 2008, while 41 per cent would support Democratic New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Mar 20, 2007
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Giuliani Seen as More Likeable Candidate in U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Republican Rudy Giuliani is the most appealing presidential contender in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 31 per cent of respondents say they will definitely vote for the former New York City mayor if he runs for president in 2008. Mar 18, 2007