Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
- 2008: Race for the White House
- 2008: The U.S. Electoral College
- Abortion
- Africa
- Angela Merkel
- Death Penalty
- Economy and Globalization
- Environment
- European Union
- George W. Bush
- Global Warming
- Gordon Brown
- Hamas
- Immigration
- Iran
- Iraq War
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- New Zealand Election 2008
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- North Korea
- Oil and Gas
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Stem Cell Research
- Stephen Harper
- Terrorism
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Democrats
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Republicans
- U.S. Election 2008: The Primaries
- Vladimir Putin
- Yasuo Fukuda
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Polls & Research
Edwards Overtakes Giuliani in U.S. Race
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat John Edwards holds the upper hand over two prospective Republican presidential nominees in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 49 per cent of respondents would support the former North Carolina senator in 2008, while 43 per cent would vote for former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani.
In a separate contest, Edwards holds a 14-point edge over actor and former Tennessee senator Fred Thompson.
Yesterday, Edwards discussed his views on global warming, saying, "The looming climate crisis is a serious threat, but if we have the courage to boldly change course we can transform it into a real opportunity for America. (...) If we harness American ingenuity, we can emerge from the crisis of global warming with a new energy economy that stimulates innovation, brings the family farm back to life, and creates more than 1 million jobs in America's farms and industries."
In American elections, candidates require 270 votes in the Electoral College to win the White House. In November 2004, Republican George W. Bush earned a second term after securing 286 electoral votes from 31 states. Democratic nominee Kerry received 252 electoral votes from 19 states and the District of Columbia.
Bush is ineligible for a third term in office. The next presidential election is scheduled for November 2008.
Polling Data
Giuliani v. Edwards
Apr. 5 | Feb. 22 | Jan. 30 | |
John Edwards (D) | 49% | 44% | 45% |
Rudy Giuliani (R) | 43% | 46% | 47% |
F. Thompson v. Edwards
Apr. 5 | |
John Edwards (D) | 50% |
Fred Thompson (R) | 36% |
Source: Rasmussen Reports
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 800 likely American voters, conducted on Apr. 4 and Apr. 5, 2007. Margin of error is 4 per cent.