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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Abortion
- Higher Numbers For Spain’s Zapatero
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is regaining public support in Spain, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. 60.2 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a 2.6 per cent increase since November. Jan 28, 2005
- Religion Good For Politicians, Say Americans
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Some Americans think faith can have a positive influence in public service, according to a poll by Public Agenda. 45 per cent of respondents believe religion could probably improve a politician's laws and policy decisions. Jan 25, 2005
- U.S. Split On Abortion, Supreme Court Decisions
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - American adults remain divided over pregnancy termination, according to a poll by CBS News and the New York Times. 36 per cent of respondents say abortion should be generally available to those who want it, while 26 per cent believe it should not be permitted. Jan 24, 2005
- Spaniards Anticipate Better Things In 2005
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Spain believe 2004 was a positive year, according to a poll by CIS. 61.8 per cent of respondents rate the past 12 months as good. Jan 23, 2005
- Abortion Accessibility Examined In U.S.
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Adults in the United States remain split over pregnancy termination, according to a poll by the Los Angeles Times. 43 per cent of respondents say abortion should be legal in most or all cases, while 53 per cent disagree. Jan 22, 2005
- Diverse Emotions Before Bush’s Second Term
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Americans have mixed feelings about the way their president will approach certain issues, according to a poll by TNS released by ABC News and the Washington Post. At least 41 per cent of respondents are hopeful about how George W. Bush may deal with Supreme Court appointments, the economy and the situation in Iraq. Jan 21, 2005
- Americans Want Focus On Iraq, Economy
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States want George W. Bush to pay special attention to Iraq, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 30 per cent of respondents believe the situation in the country should be the president's top priority in his second term. Jan 16, 2005
- Australians Divided Over Abortion Regulations
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Adults in Australia are split over the country's pregnancy termination guidelines, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 50 per cent of respondents believe abortion should be allowed to any woman in any circumstances, while 40 per cent would permit the practice only in cases of psychological or medical harm. Jan 15, 2005
- French Want Religion Out Of Bedroom
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in France think spiritual leaders should not address sexuality, according to a poll by CSA released by Le Monde des Religions. 62 per cent of respondents believe religious institutions are completely unjustified in intervening to discuss the topic. Jan 9, 2005
- Situation In Iraq Tops List Of U.S. Worries
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - The coalition effort is the top priority in the United States, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 90 per cent of respondents say it is very important for the president and Congress to deal with the situation in Iraq. Jan 5, 2005
- Zapatero Maintains Good Numbers In Spain
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero enjoys a steady approval rating in Spain, according to a poll by Ipsos published in Expansión. 56 per cent of respondents say the president's performance has been good or very good. Jan 3, 2005
- U.S. Voters Chose (Diverse) Values In 2004
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Many American voters assessed the moral standards of the presidential candidates before casting their ballot this year, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 70 per cent of respondents say values were important in deciding which candidate to vote for. Dec 31, 2004
- Zapatero Enters Make Or Break Year In Spain
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) Mario Canseco - After José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero of the Socialist Worker's Party (PSOE) was sworn in as president of the Spanish government on Apr. Dec 21, 2004
- Spaniards Oppose Church Intervention In Politics
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Spain want the Catholic Church to stay out of the political arena, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. 60 per cent of respondents reject the current campaign of protests against some of the government's social reforms. Dec 20, 2004
- Most Americans Would Retain Abortion Rights
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States believe pregnancy termination should remain permissible, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. 57 per cent of respondents say abortion should be legal in most or all cases. Dec 17, 2004