Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Abortion

Republicans 2008: Giuliani 30%, F. Thompson 22%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Rudy Giuliani is still the most popular presidential contender for Republican Party supporters in the United States, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates released by Newsweek. 30 per cent of respondents would back the former New York City mayor in a 2008 primary. Aug 6, 2007
Mexicans Want Cardinal to Stick to Religion
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Mexico believe the head of the Catholic Church in the country should devote his time to matters of faith, according to a poll by Parametría. 60 per cent of respondents disagree with Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera voicing his opinion about political affairs. Aug 2, 2007
Many in U.S. Want Abortion to Remain Legal
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe pregnancy termination should be allowed, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 57 per cent of respondents believe abortion should be legal in most or all cases, while 42 per cent think the procedure should be illegal some or all of the time. Jul 30, 2007
More in U.S. Call for Abortion Availability
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in the United States believe pregnancy termination should remain accessible, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 41 per cent of respondents believe abortion should be generally available to those who want it, up two points since May. Jul 24, 2007
Republicans 2008: Giuliani at 30%, F. Thompson 20%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Rudy Giuliani is holding on to the national lead in the race for the Republican Party's presidential nomination in the United States, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 30 per cent of respondents would support the former New York City mayor in a 2008 primary. Jul 19, 2007
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
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