(Angus Reid Consultants – CPOD Global Scan) – Adults in the United States are divided over how lawmakers in the upper house should deal with Supreme Court nominees, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 51 per cent of respondents think senators would be justified in voting against a prospective justice if they disagree with the nominee’s stance on current issues such as abor
(Angus Reid – CPOD Global Scan) – The opposition Socialist Party (PS) is dominating the political scene in Portugal, according to a poll by Marktest released by Diario de Noticias and TSF. 45.1 per cent of respondents would vote for the Socialists, headed by Jose Socrates.
(Angus Reid – CPOD Global Scan) – José Luis Rodrguez 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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
