Issue: Stem Cell ResearchRSS

(05/25/05) -

Bush Numbers Drop Once Again in U.S.

(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Public support for George W. Bush fell this month in the United States, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 46 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s performance, a four per cent drop since early April.

(05/24/05) -

Americans Reject Two Forms of Human Cloning

(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Most adults in the United States are opposed to the creation of genetically identical human beings, according to a poll by International Communications Research for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. 84.3 per cent of respondents believe scientists should not be allowed to use human cloning to try to create children for infertile couples.

(05/22/05) -

Americans Take Sides in Stem Cell Funding Debate

(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Many adults in the United States agree with the approach of California voters to fund scientific investigation on embryonic human stem cells, according to a poll by SRBI Public Affairs published in Time. 50 per cent of respondents say they support raising state funds for this type of research.

(05/21/05) -

Country on Wrong Track for Many Americans

(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Public backing for George W. Bush dropped slightly in the United States, according to a poll by Hart/McInturff released by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News. 47 per cent of respondents approve of Bush’s performance as president, a one per cent reduction since April.

(04/30/05) -

Most In U.S. Favour Stem Cell Research

(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Many Americans back the practice of scientific investigation on embryonic human stem cells, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 63 per cent of respondents support this type of research.

(04/11/05) -

Congress Still Getting Low Marks In U.S.

(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Few adults in the United States are content with the House of Representatives and the Senate, according to a poll by Ipsos released by the Associated Press. 37 per cent of respondents approve of the way Congress is handling its job, a four per cent drop since March.

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(03/18/05) -

Massachusetts Supports Stem Cell Research

(Angus Reid Consultants – CPOD Global Scan) – Many adults in the Bay State agree with the practice of scientific investigation on human stem cells, according to a poll by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center. 66 per cent of respondents in Massachusetts support this type of research, while 23 per cent disagree.

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(02/19/05) -

Missourians Support Somatic Cell Research

(Angus Reid Consultants – CPOD Global Scan) – Many adults in the Show Me State support a specific type of stem cell research, according to a poll by Market Strategies for the Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures. 66 per cent of respondents approve of somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT).

(12/31/04) -

U.S. Voters Chose (Diverse) Values In 2004

(Angus Reid – CPOD Global Scan) – Many American voters assessed the moral standards of the presidential candidates before casting their ballot this year, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 70 per cent of respondents say values were important in deciding which candidate to vote for.

(11/18/04) -

Stem Cell Referendum May Pass In Switzerland

(CPOD) Nov. 18, 2004 – Many voters in Switzerland would support scientific investigation on embryonic stem cells, according to a poll by the GfS Research Institute released by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation. 52 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of this type of research in a nationwide referendum.