Issue: Death PenaltyRSS

(11/25/05) -

All Set for Crucial Elections in Honduras

Security, poverty and corruption are the main issues the future president will have to address.
(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.

(11/24/05) -

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.

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(11/23/05) -

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.

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(11/17/05) -

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.

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(11/03/05) -

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.

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(10/19/05) -

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.

(10/18/05) -

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.

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(10/14/05) -

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.

(10/09/05) -

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.

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(08/31/05) -

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.