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
- Terrorism
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Democrats
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Republicans
- U.S. Election 2008: The Primaries
- Vladimir Putin
- Yasuo Fukuda
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Latin America
- No Majority Expected In Mexican Congress
- (CPOD) Jun. 25, 2003 - The National Action Party (PAN) of president Vicente Fox and the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) are virtually tied in voter preference in Mexico, according to polls published in two Mexican newspapers. Jun 25, 2003
- Out With The Old (Leaders) In Nicaragua
- (CPOD) Jun. 24, 2003 - Current finance minister Eduardo Montealegre could become the next president of Nicaragua, according to a poll by M&R. 36.5 per cent of respondents would vote for Montealegre in the 2006 election. Jun 24, 2003
- Invasion Of Iraq Wrong In Worldwide Poll
- (CPOD) Jun. 22, 2003 - A majority of people in 11 countries believe the war in Iraq was unjustified, according to a poll conducted by the British Broadcasting Corporation for the program "What The World Thinks Of America." On average, 56 per cent of respondents say the United States was wrong to invade Iraq. Jun 22, 2003
- New Leader In El Salvador Presidential Race
- (CPOD) Jun. 20, 2003 - Media businessman Antonio Saca emerged as an early leader in El Salvador's presidential race, according to a poll by CID-Gallup published in El Diario de Hoy. 13 per cent of respondents say they believe Saca will be the country's next leader. Jun 20, 2003
- Vazquez First Choice In Uruguay
- (CPOD) Jun. 19, 2003 - Socialist politician Tabaré Vázquez could become president of Uruguay in 2004, according to a poll by Radar published on daily El País. 50 per cent of respondents believe Vázquez of Progressive Encounter (EP) will be the country's next leader. Jun 19, 2003
- Toledo Almost In Single Digits In Peru
- (CPOD) Jun. 18, 2003 - The approval rating for Alejandro Toledo continues to drop in Peru, according to a poll by Consultora Apoyo. Only 11 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance. Jun 18, 2003
- Argentines Agree To Alliance With Brazil
- (CPOD) Jun. 18, 2003 - Residents of Argentina want a closer association with Brazil, according to a poll by Equis, published in Página 12. 63.8 per cent of respondents support a strategic alliance between the two South American countries. Jun 18, 2003
- Argentines Support Kirchner’s Magistrate Policy
- (CPOD) Jun. 16, 2003 - Residents of Argentina stand by their president's crackdown on Supreme Court justices, according to a poll by Ricardo Rouvier y Asociados. 83.1 per cent of respondents believe some magistrates should give up their posts. Jun 16, 2003
- Canadians Still Endorse NAFTA
- (CPOD) Jun. 13, 2003 - Ten years after its inception, Canadians are supportive of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 70 per cent of respondents endorse Canada's participation in the deal. Jun 13, 2003
- Jobs, Crime Top Worries In Argentina
- (CPOD) Jun. 12, 2003 - High unemployment is the main concern in Argentina, according to a poll by Ipsos Mora y Araujo published in daily La Nación. 82 per cent of respondents say the government must act quickly to create more jobs. 21.5 per cent of Argentines are currently out of work. Jun 12, 2003
- Opposition Can’t Topple Chávez, Venezuelans Say
- (CPOD) Jun. 9, 2003 - Removing President Hugo Chávez from office still seems a distant possibility for Venezuelans, according to a poll by Datanalisis. Only 35.3 per cent of respondents believe the efforts to dismiss Chávez will be successful. Jun 9, 2003
- Lula Still Popular In Brazil
- (CPOD) Jun. 8, 2003 - Despite recent controversial measures, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is still enjoying high approval ratings in Brazil, according to a poll by Instituto Sensus. 78 per cent of respondents approve of Lula's government. Jun 8, 2003
- Mexico’s Fox Gets Low Marks In Economy
- (CPOD) Jun. 7, 2003 - Many Mexicans question the way their president is handling the country's finances, according to a poll by El Universal. 63 per cent of respondents disapprove of how Vicente Fox has dealt with the economy. Jun 7, 2003
- Worldwide Employment Availability Worsens
- (CPOD) Jun. 6, 2003 - Good-paying jobs remain elusive in many areas of the world, according to the Pew Global Attitudes Project, released by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. Jun 6, 2003
- FMLN Still On Top In El Salvador
- (CPOD) Jun. 5, 2003 - The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN) holds a commanding lead over the ruling Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA) in El Salvador, according to a poll by Universidad Centroamericana. 40.6 per cent of respondents would vote for the FMLN in the 2004 presidential election, while 23.9 per cent would support ARENA. Jun 5, 2003