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
- Taro Aso
- Terrorism
- Vladimir Putin
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
2008: Race for the White House
- Americans Disappointed with Current Leaders
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States express concern over the state of leadership in their country, according to a poll by The Segmentation Company and Yankelovich, Inc. for the Center for Public Leadership at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University published in U.S. News & World Report. 55 per cent of respondents think their country has worse leader Oct 27, 2005
- Democrat Would Defeat Bush One Year Later
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States would vote for a Democratic Party politician in the event of a new presidential election, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 55 per cent of respondents would support a Democrat, while 39 per cent would back Republican George W. Bush. Oct 27, 2005
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Rice, Giuliani Top Republican Hopefuls for 2008
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Republican Party supporters in the United States have two favourites for the next presidential primary, according to a poll by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. 21 per cent of respondents would vote for current U.S. state secretary Condoleezza Rice, while 21 per cent would back former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani. Oct 26, 2005
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Hillary Leads 2008 Democratic Contenders in U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many Democratic Party backers in the United States would support New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton in a presidential primary, according to a poll by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. 41 per cent of respondents would vote for Rodham Clinton, up one point since May. Oct 25, 2005
- Trust Level Low for President, Media in U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in the United States express more confidence in themselves than in their elected representatives, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 78 per cent of respondents trust the American people as a whole when it comes to making judgments about issues facing the country. Oct 21, 2005
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McCain, Giuliani Could Win 2008 U.S. Election
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Arizona senator John McCain maintains a high level of support in the United States, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. At least 49 per cent of respondents would support the Republican in head-to-head presidential contests against three prospective Democratic rivals. Oct 10, 2005
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U.S. Republicans Would Pick Giuliani in 2008
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Rudy Giuliani tops the list of GOP presidential contenders in the United States, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 26 per cent of Republican Party supporters would vote for the former New York City mayor in a presidential primary. Oct 9, 2005
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U.S. Democrats Like Hillary as 2008 Nominee
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many supporters of the Democratic Party in the United States would back current New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton in a presidential primary, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 42 per cent of respondents say they would vote for Rodham Clinton. Oct 8, 2005
- Americans Divided on “Kerry Presidency”
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in the United States are split on how last year's Democratic nominee would fare inside the White House, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 37 per cent of respondents believe Massachusetts senator John Kerry would do better in dealing with the situation in Iraq, while 38 per cent think he would do worse. Sep 8, 2005
- Last Presidential Election Fair, Say Americans
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Most people in the United States believe their electoral system worked properly in last year's presidential ballot, according to a poll by Harris Interactive for the American Bar Association. 79 per cent of respondents are confident that their vote was accurately counted. Aug 8, 2005
- Most Americans Stick To Last November’s Choices
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many voters in the United States would not alter their vote if a new presidential election took place soon, according to a poll by Zogby International. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for Republican George W. Bush again, while 39 per cent would support Democratic nominee John Kerry. Apr 28, 2005
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Kerry, Romney Low In Massachusetts
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Senator John Kerry keeps a low level of support in his home state for a possible new White House bid, according to a poll by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center. 34 per cent of respondents say Kerry should run for president again. Mar 12, 2005
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Bush Euro Trip Pleases Many In U.S.
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Many Americans are satisfied with George W. Bush's recent visit to Europe, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 51 per cent of respondents believe the president's stopover will improve relations with European countries. Mar 4, 2005
- Bush Would Defeat Kerry Again
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States retain their political allegiances four months after the last presidential ballot, according to a poll by Zogby International. 46 per cent of respondents would vote for Republican George W. Bush in a new election, while 42 per cent would support Democratic nominee John Kerry. Mar 3, 2005
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Bush Approval Down Four Points In U.S.
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - George W. Bush lost support in the United States, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates for the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 46 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a four per cent drop since January. Feb 28, 2005