Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Death Penalty
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Support for Abortion Change at 60% in Portugal
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Portuguese adults support an amendment to their country's pregnancy termination guidelines, according to a poll by Intercampus published in Publico. 60.1 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of the proposal to ease abortion laws. Jan 17, 2007
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Death Penalty Support Low in Kentucky
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the Bluegrass State prefer other forms of punishment to the death penalty, according to a poll by the University of Kentucky Survey Research Center. 67.7 per cent of respondents would choose imprisonment for people convicted of aggravated murder. Jan 4, 2007
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Most Americans Support Hussein’s Execution
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe Saddam Hussein should be executed, according to a six-country poll by Harris Interactive for France 24 and Le Monde. 82 per cent of respondents in the U.S. support enforcing the death sentence on the deposed Iraqi leader. Dec 29, 2006
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Germans Satisfied with Hussein Verdict
- - Many adults in Germany are content with the conclusion of Saddam Hussein's trial, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 59 per cent of respondents agree with the verdict. Nov 18, 2006
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Clark Drops, Brash Lower in New Zealand
- - Fewer adults in New Zealand are expressing satisfaction with their prime minister, according to a poll by TNS released by TV3. 53 per cent of respondents rate Helen Clark's performance in a positive light, down five points since August. Nov 8, 2006
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Mexico Divided Over Capital Punishment
- - Mexican adults are split on whether the death penalty should be used in their country, according to a poll by Parametría. 44 per cent of respondents disapprove of the death penalty, while 38 per cent are in favour of it. Nov 4, 2006
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Most in Poland Satisfied with Place in EU
- - Many Poles are happy with their country's accession into the European Union (EU), according to a poll by TNS OBOP. 72 per cent of respondents rate Poland's membership in the EU as positive. Nov 1, 2006
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El Salvador Split on How to Deal with Crime
- - Salvadoran adults hold differing views on the best way to curb unlawful activity, according to a poll by CID-Gallup published in El Diario de Hoy. 29 per cent of respondents support deploying the army to fight criminals, while 24 per cent would prefer to enact tougher punishments. Oct 22, 2006
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President García Loses Five Points in Peru
- - Support for Alan García fell slightly in Peru, according to a poll by Apoyo published in El Comercio. 58 per cent of respondents approve of their president's performance, down five points since August. Sep 21, 2006
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ALP Leads, Coalition Falters in Australia
- - The opposition Australian Labor Party (ALP) is the top political organization in the country, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 41 per cent of respondents would vote for the ALP in the next legislative election, while 39 per cent would support the governing Coalition of Liberals and Nationals. Sep 18, 2006
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Indonesians Reject Islamic Law Provisions
- - Many adults in Indonesia think some elements of sharia or Islamic law should be abandoned, according to a poll by the Indonesian Survey Circle. 77.3 per cent of respondents are opposed to cutting the hand of a thief, and 77 per cent reject making women wear traditional head scarves. Aug 27, 2006
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Many Brazilians Favour Death Penalty
- - Adults in Brazil think capital punishment should be put into practice in their country, according to a poll by Datafolha published in Folha de Sao Paulo. 51 per cent of respondents would vote to reinstate the death penalty in a referendum, while 42 per cent would not. Aug 24, 2006
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Peruvians Would Bring Back Death Penalty
- - Many adults in Peru believe capital punishment should be implemented again, according to a poll by Apoyo published in El Comercio. 82 per cent of respondents support the death penalty for people convicted of child molestation and murder. Aug 21, 2006
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Peru’s García Starts Term with High Numbers
- - Many Peruvian adults are satisfied with the performance of their new president, according to a poll by CPI. 71.8 per cent of respondents approve of Alan García's performance. Aug 14, 2006
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Bolivia Ponders Changes to Current Constitution
- - Adults in Bolivia are divided on the issues that should be tackled by the National Constituent Assembly, according to a poll by Apoyo, Opinión y Mercado. 48 per cent of respondents want the topic of autonomy to be discussed in the sessions. Aug 6, 2006