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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Giuliani More Popular Than Democrats in U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States could support Republican Rudy Giuliani in a presidential election, according to a poll by Harris Interactive released by CNN. 64 per cent of respondents would definitely vote for, or consider voting for, the former New York City mayor in the 2008 ballot. Jun 24, 2006
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Three-in-Ten Americans Frightened by Hillary
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Some voters in the United States appear hesitant to support a former first lady in a presidential election, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 36 per cent of respondents say New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton frightens them the most out of four possible contenders. Jun 21, 2006
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Giuliani, McCain Top 2008 Choices for Republicans
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Republican Party supporters in the United States place two politicians as their favourites for the 2008 presidential election, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 29 per cent of respondents would vote for former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani in a primary, while 24 per cent would support Arizona senator John McCain. Jun 10, 2006
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Twenty-Point Lead for Hillary Among Democrats
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton remains the frontrunner for the Democratic Party's 2008 presidential nomination, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 36 per cent of respondents would vote for Rodham Clinton in a primary election. Jun 10, 2006
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In New Ballot, Kerry Leads Bush in U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The 2004 United States presidential election would have a different result this year, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 48 per cent of respondents would support Democrat John Kerry, while 41 per cent would vote for Republican George W. Bush. May 17, 2006
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U.S. Ponders Third Party Candidate in 2008
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Some adults in the United States would consider voting for an outsider in the next presidential election, according to two polls by Rasmussen Reports. 30 per cent of respondents would support a third party candidate who promised to build a barrier along the Mexican border and make enforcement of immigration law his top priority. May 15, 2006
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Rodham Clinton is Clear Leader for Democrats
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many supporters of the Democratic Party in the United States would vote for Hillary Rodham Clinton in a presidential primary, according to the Financial Dynamics Diageo/Hotline poll. 38 per cent of respondents would back the New York senator. May 1, 2006
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Kerry Would Defeat Bush in New U.S. Election
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The outcome of the 2004 United States presidential election would be different if a new ballot took place this year, according to a poll by Bloomberg and the Los Angeles Times. 47 per cent of respondents would vote for Democrat John Kerry, while 40 per cent would support Republican George W. Bush. Apr 22, 2006
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McCain, Giulani Lead GOP Presidential Hopefuls
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Supporters of the Republican Party in the United States have two favourite contenders for the 2008 presidential election, according to the Financial Dynamics Diageo/Hotline poll. 25 per cent of respondents would back Arizona senator John McCain in a primary election, while 23 per cent would vote for former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani. Mar 28, 2006
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McCain Would Topple Three Democrats in 2008
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States would support Arizona senator John McCain in the next presidential election, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. At least 50 per cent of respondents would vote for the Republican in contests against three prospective Democratic rivals. Mar 25, 2006
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Giuliani is Top Contender for U.S. Republicans
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many GOP supporters in the United States would like Rudy Giuliani to launch a White House bid, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 29 per cent of Republican Party backers would vote for the former New York City mayor in a presidential primary. Mar 23, 2006
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Hillary First, Gore Second for U.S. Democrats
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Hillary Rodham Clinton remains the favourite prospective presidential nominee for Democratic Party backers in the United States, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 43 per cent of respondents say they would vote for the New York senator in a primary ballot. Mar 23, 2006
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GOP Has Three Key Players for 2008 Ballot
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Republican supporters in the United States have three politicians at the top of their list of prospective presidential nominees for the 2008 election, according to a poll by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion released by WNBC. Feb 27, 2006
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Rodham Clinton First for Democrats in 2008
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton remains the favourite prospective presidential nominee for Democratic Party supporters in the United States, according to a poll by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion released by WNBC. 40 per cent of respondents would support Rodham Clinton in a primary ballot. Feb 27, 2006
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McCain Would Defeat Four Democrats in 2008
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Arizona senator John McCain holds a high level of public support in the United States, according to a poll by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion released by WNBC. At least 47 per cent of respondents would vote for the Republican in prospective 2008 presidential contests against four Democratic rivals. Feb 25, 2006