Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Africa

Zuma is South Africa’s Early Frontrunner
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Jacob Zuma, a former deputy president of South Africa, has emerged as the favourite candidate to win the country’s next presidential ballot, according to a poll by Research Surveys. 27 per cent of respondents would prefer to have Zuma as their head of state after the 2009 election. Oct 31, 2007
Odinga Stays Ahead of Kibaki in Kenya
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Raila Odinga is keeping his position as the favourite candidate to become Kenya’s next president, according to a poll by Steadman Research Services. 50 per cent of respondents would back the candidate of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in this year’s ballot, down three points since early October. Oct 30, 2007
Support for Mbeki Falls in South Africa
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public backing for South African president Thabo Mbeki has sharply decreased in the country, according to a poll by Research Surveys. 40 per cent of respondents approve of Mbeki’s performance, down 14 points since June. Oct 28, 2007
Candidate Odinga Surpasses 50% Mark in Kenya
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - An opposition contender could defeat Kenyan incumbent Mwai Kibaki in this year’s presidential election, according to a poll by Steadman Research Services. 53 per cent of respondents would vote for Raila Odinga of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), up six points since September. Oct 17, 2007
Odinga Could Defeat Incumbent Kibaki in Kenya
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Raila Odinga could become Kenya’s next president, according to a review of three voting intention polls. In a survey by Strategic Research, 47.4 per cent of respondents would vote for the opposition Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) candidate in this year’s election. Oct 14, 2007
Germans Divided Over Africa Solidarity Tax
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Germany are split over a proposal to fund projects in Africa through a special "solidarity tax", according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 49 per cent of respondents would be willing to pay the tax, while 47 per cent would not. Oct 11, 2007
Odinga Overtakes Kibaki in Kenya
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Raila Odinga has increased dramatically in Kenya, according to a poll by Steadman Research Services. 47 per cent of respondents in the African country would vote for the former roads and public works minister in this year’s presidential election, up 22 points since June. Oct 2, 2007
U.S. Ponders Safety Six Years After 9/11
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in the United States hold differing views on whether their country is more secure now than it was at the time of a devastating terrorist attack, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 48 per cent of respondents think the U.S. is safer today than before 9/11, while 33 per cent deem it less safe. Sep 9, 2007
Canadians Consider Military Mission in Darfur
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada believe their soldiers should be deployed to the troubled Sudanese region of Darfur, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 48 per cent of respondents would support sending Canadian troops for military support if the United Nations (UN) requests them. Aug 22, 2007
New Jersey Ponders Same-Sex Marriage
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the New Jersey are split over allowing gay and lesbian partners to enter wedlock, according to a poll by Zogby International for Garden State Equality. 48 per cent of respondents agree with giving same-sex couples the same freedom to marry as heterosexual couples, while 45 per cent disagree. Aug 20, 2007
Britons Want Referendum on EU Constitution
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Britain want to have a say on whether the country should adhere to a proposed continental body of law, according to a poll by Ipsos-Mori. 81 per cent of respondents think the government should ask through a referendum if Britons want to sign the European Union Constitution Treaty (EUCT), while only 17 per cent think this decision should Aug 19, 2007
Three Parties Command Finnish Politics
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Finland's political landscape is practically dominated by two parties belonging to the current coalition government and an opposition organization, according to a poll by Taloustutkimus released by YLE Radio News. 23.6 per cent of respondents would back the conservative National Rally (KOK) in the next election to the Diet. Aug 17, 2007
Incumbent Kibaki Leads All in Kenya
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Kenya's current president is the top choice for voters in the African country, according to a poll by Infotrak Research and Consulting and Harris Interactive Global. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for Mwai Kibaki of the National Rainbow Coalition (NARC) in the next presidential election. Aug 14, 2007
Britain Best Friend, Pakistan Worse for Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Out of a list of 25 countries, most people in the United States regard Britain as their country's closest ally, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 70 per cent of respondents feel this way about Britain, while at least 42 per cent also see Israel, Australia and Canada as close allies. Aug 14, 2007
American Majority Rejects Same-Sex Marriage
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States question the legal legitimacy of gay and lesbian partnerships, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 57 per cent of respondents think marriages between homosexuals should not be recognized by the law as valid. Aug 13, 2007
Page 2 of 25 pages
 <  1 2 3 4 >  Last »