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
- Israel Election 2009
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- North Korea
- Oil and Gas
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Stem Cell Research
- Stephen Harper
- Taro Aso
- Terrorism
- Vladimir Putin
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
George W. Bush
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Few Adults in U.S. Content with President Bush
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public backing for George W. Bush remains particularly low in the United States, according to a review of nine recent public opinion polls. In a survey by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News, 33 per cent of respondents approve of their president’s performance. May 4, 2008
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Britons, Germans Mistrust Government on Economy
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two-thirds of adults in Britain think their government is not capable of handling current economic woes, according to a poll by Harris Interactive published in the Financial Times. 68 per cent of British respondents say they are not confident at all in the current administration’s ability to deal with economic difficulties. Apr 20, 2008
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Americans Unhappy with Country’s Status
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in the United States are displeased with the way things are going in their country, according to a poll by Gallup. 83 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with the current state of affairs, up 10 points since January. Apr 19, 2008
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President Bush Falls Below 30% in U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - George W. Bush maintains very low numbers in the United States, according to a review of three recent public opinion polls. In surveys by CBS News and Ipsos-Public Affairs for the Associated Press, only 28 per cent of respondents approve of their president’s performance. Apr 12, 2008
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Bush Evokes Negative Emotions for Canadians
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada regard United States president George W. Bush in a negative light, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 57 per cent of respondents report feeling displeasure towards Bush, while 53 per cent feel disgust. Apr 3, 2008
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Dismal Numbers Continue for Bush in U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public backing for George W. Bush remains low in the United States, according to a review of three recent public opinion polls. In a survey by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News, 30 per cent of respondents approve of their president’s performance. Mar 31, 2008
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Americans Still Disappointed with President Bush
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few adults in the United States are satisfied with George W. Bush, according to a review of three recent public opinion polls. In a survey by Gallup released by USA Today, 32 per cent of respondents approve of their president’s performance. Mar 23, 2008
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Tough Last Year Continues for Bush in U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - George W. Bush maintains a paltry approval rating in the United States, according to a review of two recent public opinion polls. In a survey by Hart/McInturff released by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News, 32 per cent of respondents approve of their president’s performance. Mar 17, 2008
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Americans Upset with Current Position in the World
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in the United States are unhappy with their country’s reputation around the globe, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 68 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with the position of the U.S. in the world today, up 17 points since 2005. Mar 15, 2008
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Tepid Support for President Bush in U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - George W. Bush maintains low numbers in the final year of his presidency, according to a review of four recent public opinion polls. In a survey by Bloomberg and the Los Angeles Times, 34 per cent of respondents approve of their head of state’s performance. Mar 9, 2008
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Bush Approval Remains Below 33% in U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for George W. Bush remains low in the United States, according to four recent public opinion polls. In surveys by Gallup released by USA Today and Opinion Dynamics for Fox News, 32 per cent of respondents approve of their president’s performance. Feb 27, 2008
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A Third in U.S. Say Bush is Worst President
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - One-in-four American adults hold positive views on Ronald Reagan, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 25 per cent of respondents think Reagan has been their best president since World War II. Feb 17, 2008
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President Bush Remains Unpopular in U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few adults in the United States are satisfied with George W. Bush, according to a review of six recent public opinion polls. In a survey by Gallup released by USA Today, 34 per cent of respondents approve of their president’s performance. Feb 10, 2008
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Bush Has Little Credibility Among Palestinians
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few residents of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank believe George W. Bush actually intends to assist in the creation of a Palestinian state by the end of this year, according to a poll by An-Najah National University. 80.3 per cent of respondents think the United States president is not faithful in his promise. Jan 31, 2008
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Support for Bush Remains Low in United States
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few American adults are satisfied with their president, according to a review of six recent public opinion polls. In surveys by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN, Gallup released by USA Today, and Ipsos-Public Affairs released by the Associated Press, 34 per cent of respondents approve of George W. Bush’s performance. Jan 30, 2008