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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Australians Support Abolition of Capital Punishment
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Australia disagree with the implementation of the death penalty for specific crimes, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 69 per cent of respondents believe the penalty for murder should be imprisonment, while 25 per cent believe it should be death. Dec 24, 2005
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French Assess Social Conditions After Riots
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in France believe their country needs to enact specific changes, according to a poll by TNS-Sofres released by Le Monde and RTL. 73 per cent of respondents believe France's traditional values are not being defended, 70 per cent think justice is not severe enough with young offenders, and 63 per cent say there are too many immigrants in France. Dec 17, 2005
- Singapore: A Case of Regulations Gone Too Far
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) Mario Canseco - In 2002, Australian citizen Nguyen Tuong Van was detained in Singapore with just under half a kilogram of heroin. Dec 4, 2005
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Mexicans Support Status Quo on Social Issues
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Few Mexican adults believe assisted dying should be permitted in their country, according to a poll by Instituto de Mercadotecnia y Opinión. Only 35.9 per cent of respondents agree with the legalization of euthanasia. Dec 1, 2005
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Most Americans Support Death Penalty for Hussein
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States believe capital punishment would be appropriate in the trial of Saddam Hussein, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 72 per cent of respondents favour the death penalty if Hussein is found guilty of serious crimes. Dec 1, 2005
- All Set for Crucial Elections in Honduras
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) Gabriela Perdomo - Almost four out of the seven million Hondurans are expected to head to the polls this Sunday to elect a new head of state to a four-year term. Nov 25, 2005
- Czechs Argue for Return of Capital Punishment
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the Czech Republic believe the death penalty should be allowed in their country, according to a poll by STEM. 57 per cent of respondents support bringing back capital punishment. Nov 24, 2005
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North Carolinians Voice Support for Death Penalty
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the Tar Heel State believe capital punishment should be allowed for specific crimes, according to a poll by Elon University. 61 per cent of respondents in North Carolina think death is the most appropriate punishment for first-degree murder. Nov 23, 2005
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Jordanians Dismayed After Terrorist Attacks
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Jordan do not hold positive feelings toward al-Qaeda, according to a poll by Ipsos published in Al Ghad. 64 per cent of respondents say their opinion of the terrorist network has changed for the worse. Nov 17, 2005
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Lobo Sosa Becomes Frontrunner in Honduras
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Porfirio Lobo Sosa is the top-ranked presidential candidate in Honduras, according to a poll by CID-Gallup. 39 per cent of respondents would vote for the National Party (PN) member in this month's election. Nov 3, 2005
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Kaine Overtakes Kilgore in Virginia Ballot
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Democrat Tim Kaine is now the top candidate in the Old Dominion State's gubernatorial race, according to a poll by SurveyUSA released by WSLS-TV. 47 per cent of respondents would vote for the current lieutenant governor in next month's election. Oct 19, 2005
- Americans Say Hussein Should Face Capital Punishment
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States think Saddam Hussein should face the death penalty, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 56 per cent of respondents believe the deposed Iraqi leader should be executed if convicted, while 35 per cent favour life in prison. Oct 18, 2005
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Kilgore Barely Edging Kaine in Virginia Election
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Former state attorney general Jerry Kilgore is once again the leading candidate in Virginia's gubernatorial race, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 46 per cent of respondents in the Old Dominion State would vote for Kilgore in the election. Oct 14, 2005
- Italians Opposed to Death Penalty
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Italy are against capital punishment, according to a poll by Ispo Ltd. 76 per cent of respondents oppose the death penalty. Oct 9, 2005
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Labor Party Maintains Advantage in Australia
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The opposition Australian Labor Party (ALP) is holding on to the lead in the federal political scene, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 41.5 per cent of respondents would support the ALP in the next election to the House of Representatives, while 39 per cent would vote for the governing Coalition of Liberals and Nationals. Aug 31, 2005