Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Abortion

U.S. Election: Is McCain Falling Through the Cracks? 
Gabriela Perdomo - An electoral season that has started earlier than ever might be already taking a toll on one of the most promising contenders aspiring to the United States' presidency. Time is against John McCain, a Vietnam veteran who was tortured when captured as a prisoner of war. Jul 9, 2007
President Lula Stays Popular in Brazil
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A large majority of people in Brazil endorse their president's performance, according to a poll by Instituto Sensus. 64 per cent of respondents approve of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's job at leading the country, up 0.3 points since April. Jul 1, 2007
Republicans 2008: Giuliani 30%, F. Thompson 22%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer Republican Party supporters in the United States want Rudy Giuliani to become their presidential nominee, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 30 per cent of respondents would vote for the former New York City mayor in a 2008 primary, down eight points since May. Jun 17, 2007
Americans Not Ready for Some Presidents
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in the United States say their country is not ready to welcome a head of state who has certain characteristics, according to a poll by Scripps Howard News Service and Ohio University. 58 per cent of respondents think the U.S. will not accept a president who tried cocaine as an adult. Jun 16, 2007
Most in Czech Republic Support Abortion Rights
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A vast majority of people in the Czech Republic believe pregnancy termination should be legal, according to a poll by CVVM. 72 per cent of respondents think abortion should be allowed at the request of the woman. Jun 10, 2007
President’s Vatican Visit Irrelevant for Mexicans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of people in Mexico approve of their president's recent trip to the Vatican, but think it provides no benefits to the country, according to a poll by Reforma. 67 per cent of respondents support Felipe Calderón's visit, but 68 per cent consider it mostly irrelevant. Jun 6, 2007
Americans Discuss Morally Acceptable Issues
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A large majority of adults in the United States believe four specific behaviours are unprincipled, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 91 per cent of respondents believe married men and women having an affair is morally wrong, while 90 per cent feel the same way about polygamy. Jun 5, 2007
Abortion Sometimes a Moral Issue, Say Austrians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Austria hold differing ethical views about pregnancy termination, according to a poll by OGM. 20 per cent of respondents always think of abortion as a moral issue, 59 per cent say they do so only under certain circumstances, and 19 per cent say they never do. Jun 3, 2007
Uruguayans Support Legalizing Abortion
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of people in Uruguay support the decriminalization of abortion, according to a poll by Factum published in El Espectador. 61 per cent of respondents are in favour of legislation that would allow women to resort to an abortion within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Jun 1, 2007
Americans Divided on Abortion Rights
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are split over their country's pregnancy termination guidelines, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 39 per cent of respondents believe abortion should be generally available to those who want it, up five points since March. May 27, 2007
U.S. Reviews Pope’s Excommunication Views
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in the United States disagree with the views of Pope Benedict XVI on the way Catholic politicians should deal with the topic of pregnancy termination, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 53 per cent of respondents believe Catholic politicians who support abortion rights should not be denied communion. May 25, 2007
Americans OK with Abortion, Not Partial Birth
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States are in favour of allowing pregnancy termination, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 53 per cent of respondents would not like to see the Supreme Court overturn its 1973 Roe versus Wade decision concerning abortion. May 23, 2007
Americans Would Keep Abortion Available
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe pregnancy termination should remain a constitutional right, according to a poll by Ayres, McHenry and Associates for the Ethics and Public Policy Center and the Judicial Confirmation Network. 55 per cent of respondents think the Roe versus Wade Supreme Court decision should not be overturned. May 19, 2007
Republicans 2008: Giuliani 25%, McCain 18%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Support for Rudy Giuliani remains steady among Republican Party supporters in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 25 per cent of respondents would vote for the former New York City mayor in a 2008 presidential primary. May 16, 2007
Americans Reject Partial Birth Abortion20070515
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two-thirds of adults in the United States reject a particular form of pregnancy termination, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 66 per cent of respondents believe the government should make partial birth abortion illegal. May 15, 2007
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