Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

George W. Bush

Democrats Hold Upper Hand in Ohio
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two Democratic United States presidential hopefuls could defeat their Republican rivals in Ohio, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. At least 46 per cent of respondents in the Buckeye State would back New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton in the 2008 election. Sep 9, 2007
Rudd Keeps Gaining Approval in Australia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Australia’s opposition leader has increased his political clout, according to a Newspoll published by The Australian. 66 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the way Kevin Rudd is leading the Australian Labor Party (ALP), up six points since mid-August. Sep 9, 2007
History Will Be Harsh on Bush, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States hold firm views on the way their current president will be perceived in the future, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 56 per cent of respondents think history will remember George W. Bush negatively for the job he has done pursuing terrorists after 9/11. Sep 8, 2007
Thompson, Hillary Lead in North Carolina
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More Republican Party supporters in North Carolina want Fred Thompson as their United States presidential nominee in 2008, according to a poll by Public Policy Polling. 30 per cent of GOP voters in the Tar Heel State would back the actor and former Tennessee senator in a primary, up four points since August. Sep 8, 2007
Opposition Leads by 18 Points in Australia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Australia’s main opposition party has gained a significant amount of public support in just two weeks, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 51 per cent of respondents would vote for the Australian Labor Party (ALP) in the next election to the House of Representatives, up five points since mid-August. Sep 8, 2007
Obama, Giuliani Virtually Tied in U.S. Race
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama and Republican Rudy Giuliani are almost even in a head-to-head United States presidential contest, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for the Illinois senator in next year’s ballot, while 44 per cent would support the former New York City mayor. Sep 8, 2007
Democrats 2008: Hillary 43%, Obama at 24%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More Democratic Party supporters in the United States want Hillary Rodham Clinton as their presidential nominee next year, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 43 per cent of respondents would vote for the New York senator in a 2008 primary, up three points since late August. Sep 7, 2007
Australians Ponder Iraq, Afghanistan Missions
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Australia believe their country should end its military commitment to the coalition effort in Iraq, according to a poll by AMR Interactive released by the Lowy Institute for International Policy. 57 per cent of respondents think Australia should not continue to be involved militarily in Iraq. Sep 7, 2007
Republicans 2008: Giuliani 24%, Thompson 22%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Rudy Giuliani is barely ahead in the national race for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 24 per cent of respondents would vote for the former New York City mayor in a 2008 primary, while 22 per cent would back actor and former Tennessee senator Fred Thompson. Sep 7, 2007
Edwards Keeps Lead Over McCain, Romney in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat John Edwards holds the upper hand against two prospective Republican rivals in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for the former North Carolina senator in next year’s presidential election, while 41 per cent would support Arizona senator John McCain. Sep 7, 2007
Australia: Is the End of the Howard Era Near?
Gabriela Perdomo - With an election looming just around the corner of Australia’s winter, Aussies have started to ask the obligatory questions. Will this spring see the end of John Howard’s 11 years in the prime minister’s office? Will he retire now that he has reached the age of 68? Or, could the opposition’s Kevin Rudd—more popular than him—possibly win the ballot? Sep 6, 2007
More Americans Trust Government on Emergencies
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Comparing to last year, more people in the United States trust their government’s ability to respond to natural disasters, according to a poll by CBS News. 59 per cent of respondents express a great deal or a fair amount of confidence in their federal administration to deal with these situations, up ten points since February 2006. Sep 6, 2007
Russians Urge Iran to Stop Nuclear Program
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Russia think the Iranian government should not continue enriching uranium, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 54 per cent of respondents believe Iran should stop its nuclear program. Sep 5, 2007
Americans Split on Who to Trust on Iraq
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are divided on whether their executive or legislative branch would do a better job dealing with the coalition effort, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 27 per cent of respondents trust Congress more on policy regarding Iraq, while 23 per cent express confidence in U.S. president George W. Bush. Sep 4, 2007
U.S. Expects White Male as Democratic Nominee
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More Americans believe the Democratic Party will not select a woman as its presidential candidate in the 2008 election, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 54 per cent of respondents think the political organization will nominate a white male for the presidency, up eight points since July. Sep 3, 2007
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