Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Abortion

Iraq Is Key Priority For Bush’s Second Term
(CPOD) Nov. 19, 2004 - Many Americans believe George W. Bush should focus on Iraq, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 39 per cent of respondents believe the situation in the Middle East country should be the president's top priority in his second term. Nov 19, 2004
Americans Assess Bush’s Supreme Court Choices
(CPOD) Nov. 8, 2004 - Americans are slightly divided over future presidential appointments to the United States Supreme Court, according to a poll by Ipsos released by the Associated Press. 59 per cent of respondents feel comfortable with the fact that George W. Bush would nominate the right kind of justices, while 41 per cent are uncomfortable. Nov 8, 2004
Kerry’s Foreign Policy: A Kinder, Gentler Bush?
Robert Hartfiel Much has been made of the differences between the two presidential candidates in the United States. Oct 18, 2004
SRBI/Time U.S. Poll: Bush 48%, Kerry 46%
(CPOD) Oct. 17, 2004 - George W. Bush is leading the United States presidential race, according to a poll by SRBI Public Affairs for Time. 48 per cent of respondents would vote for Republican incumbent George W. Bush in the 2004 election, while 46 per cent would support Democratic nominee John Kerry. Oct 17, 2004
Gallup/CNN/USA Today U.S. Poll: Kerry 49%, Bush 48%
(CPOD) Oct. 12, 2004 - The 2004 United States presidential race remains closely contested, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 49 per cent of respondents would vote for the Democratic ticket of John Kerry and John Edwards, while 48 per cent would support Republican incumbents George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. Oct 12, 2004
New Zealanders Review Abortion Regulations
(CPOD) Oct. 4, 2004 - Many residents of New Zealand support a proposal to waive medical secrecy when teenage girls seek to terminate a pregnancy, according to a DigiPoll published in the New Zealand Herald. 71.1 per cent of respondents believe doctors should inform parents if their daughter is having an abortion. Oct 4, 2004
National Ties Labour In New Zealand
(CPOD) Sept. 14, 2004 - The top two political organizations in New Zealand are tied in voting intention, according to a poll by Colmar Brunton released by One News. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the ruling Labour party in the next general election, while 42 per cent would support the opposition National party. Sep 14, 2004
Economy Tops List Of Concerns In U.S.
(CPOD) Aug. 21, 2004 - Financial matters remain a key election topic for American voters, according to a poll by CBS News. 24 per cent of respondents say they would like to hear the candidates discuss the economy and jobs during the presidential campaign. Aug 21, 2004
French Have Mostly Positive View Of Pope
(CPOD) Aug. 17, 2004 - Residents of France support most of the ideas expressed by the head of the Catholic Church, according to a poll by CSA published in La-Croix. 79 per cent of respondents believe John Paul II has had a positive influence in advancing peace, while 76 per cent support his efforts on human rights. Aug 17, 2004
Indianans Split On Abortion, Against Gay Marriage
(CPOD) Jul. 7, 2004 - Residents of Indiana are divided over the issue of pregnancy termination, according to a poll by Selzer & Co. published in the Indianapolis Star. 50 per cent of respondents support a woman's right to decide whether or not she will have an abortion, while 46 per cent disagree. Jul 7, 2004
Iraq, Economy Top Concerns For Americans
(CPOD) Jul. 2, 2004 - The situation in Iraq remains the key worry for Americans in an election year, according to a poll by CBS News and the New York Times. 23 per cent of respondents say they would like to hear the candidates discuss the war during the presidential campaign. Jul 2, 2004
Economy, Iraq Top Concerns For U.S. Voters
(CPOD) Jun. 18, 2004 - Financial concerns remain in the mind of many voters in the United States, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 29 per cent of respondents say they would like to hear presidential candidates talk about the economy. Jun 18, 2004
Canadian Election Remains Very Close
(CPOD) Jun. 11, 2004 - The ruling Liberal party and the opposition Conservative party remain virtually tied in Canada's federal election, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 32 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals, while 31 per cent would support the Conservatives. Jun 11, 2004
Tories Overtake Liberals In Canada
(CPOD) Jun. 8, 2004 - For the first time since the electoral campaign began, the Conservative party is leading all political organizations in Canada, according to a tracking poll by SES Research and CPAC. 34 per cent of respondents would vote for the Conservatives, while 32 per cent would support the ruling Liberals. Jun 8, 2004
New Englanders Review Death Penalty, Abortion
(CPOD) May 25, 2004 - Many residents of six northeastern American states support capital punishment, according to a poll by the Center for Survey Research and Analysis at the University of Connecticut. 59 per cent of respondents back the death penalty. May 25, 2004
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