Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Africa

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
Norway’s Ruling Labour Gets Stronger
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Norway's Labour Party (DNA) has gained popularity over the past two months, according to a poll by Norstat published in Vaart Land. 31.5 per cent of respondents would vote for the governing party in the next federal election, up 1.8 points since May. Aug 9, 2007
Venezuelans, South Africans Feel Unsafe
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Residents of two countries hold overly negative views on public safety, according to a poll by the Pew Global Attitudes Project. At least 80 per cent of respondents in Venezuela and South Africa say there are areas near their homes where they would be afraid to walk alone at night. Jul 31, 2007
France’s Human Wrongs in Libya
Mario Canseco - The release of a Palestinian medical intern and five Bulgarian nurses, who had been sentenced to death in a Libyan court, was greeted with overwhelming glee. Jul 27, 2007
French Want UN, Own Troops in Darfur
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in France believe the United Nations (UN) should intervene militarily in the troubled Darfur region of Sudan, according to a poll by Ifop published in La Croix. 62 per cent of respondents would favour a UN mission in Darfur, and 55 per cent would back the participation of French troops in the endeavour. Jul 22, 2007
Human Rights Trump Free Trade for Canadians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada believe human rights should play a role in bilateral commerce negotiations, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 73 per cent of respondents think their federal government should not seek free trade agreements with developing countries that have dubious human rights records. Jul 20, 2007
Kibaki Falls, Odinga Gains in Kenya
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Kenyan president Mwai Kibaki has lost public support in his re-election bid but remains ahead of all other contenders, according to a poll by Steadman Research Services. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for Kibaki in this year's election, down six points since March. Jul 16, 2007
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