Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Abortion
- Social Security, War Are Top Issues In U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in the United States remain concerned about retirement and the military operation in Iraq, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 31 per cent of respondents say Social Security is the most important issue for the government to address, while 29 per cent mention the war. Apr 21, 2005
- Americans Expect Reforms From New Pope
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States believe the next head of the Catholic Church should enact pioneering policies, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. 55 per cent of respondents believe the next Pope should relax the ban on contraception. Apr 17, 2005
- Most Americans Back Abortion Rights
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States believe pregnancy termination should be allowed, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 37 per cent of respondents say abortion should be legal under any or most circumstances, while 39 per cent would consent to the procedure in only a few cases. Apr 4, 2005
- Abortion Not An Election Issue, Say Britons
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Britain believe pregnancy termination should not be debated in the upcoming electoral campaign, according to a poll by Communicate Research published in The Independent. 62 per cent of respondents believe abortion should be up to the conscience of individual lawmakers. Mar 29, 2005
- Portugal’s Socialists Enjoy Wide Support
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Socialist Party (PS) is the top political organization in Portugal, according to a poll by Marktest released by Diario de Noticias and TSF. 52 per cent of respondents would vote for the Socialists in the next parliamentary election. Mar 29, 2005
- Abortion Views Virtually Unchanged In U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - American adults remain divided over pregnancy termination, according to a poll by CBS News. 35 per cent of respondents say abortion should be generally available to those who want it, while 25 per cent believe it should not be permitted. Mar 28, 2005
- British Voters Review Abortion Rules
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Britain want to enact tougher pregnancy termination guidelines, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 43 per cent of respondents want to reduce the period in which an abortion can take place. Mar 23, 2005
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Labour Has Five Point Lead In Britain
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - The governing Labour party lost some public support in Britain, according to a poll by NOP published in The Independent. 39 per cent of respondents would vote for Labour in the next general election, a three per cent drop since February. Mar 16, 2005
- Many In U.S. Say Abortion Should Be Legal
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Most Americans believe pregnancy termination should remain permissible, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. 54 per cent of respondents say abortion should be legal in most or all cases, while 39 per cent disagree. Mar 14, 2005
- Abortion Continues To Divide U.S. Opinions
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Adults in the United States remain split over pregnancy termination, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 35 per cent of respondents say abortion should be generally available to those who want it, while 23 per cent believe it should not be permitted. Mar 7, 2005
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Zapatero Rating Falls In Spain
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - José Luis RodrÃguez Zapatero lost some public support in Spain over the past two weeks, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena ser. 58.1 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a 4.9 per cent drop since early February. Mar 7, 2005
- Certain Conservative, Liberal Traits Evident In U.S.
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Many Americans are aware of some characteristics of conservative voters, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. At least 70 per cent of respondents say they think of conservatives as people who support moral values and cutting taxes. Feb 17, 2005
- Most Australians OK With Abortion Rules
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Australia believe the country's pregnancy termination guidelines are correct, according to a poll by AC Nielsen published in The Age. 56 per cent of respondents believe the current abortion laws are right. Feb 16, 2005
- Americans Divided Over Senatorial Votes
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Adults in the United States are divided over how lawmakers in the upper house should deal with Supreme Court nominees, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 51 per cent of respondents think senators would be justified in voting against a prospective justice if they disagree with the nominee's stance on current issues such as abor Feb 12, 2005
- Socialists Have Clear Lead In Portugal
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - The opposition Socialist Party (PS) is dominating the political scene in Portugal, according to a poll by Marktest released by Diario de Noticias and TSF. 45.1 per cent of respondents would vote for the Socialists, headed by Jose Socrates. Jan 29, 2005