Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

George W. Bush

Less than One Third in U.S. Satisfied with Bush
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for George W. Bush remains particularly low, according to a review of three recent public opinion polls. In a survey by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, 31 per cent of respondents approve of the way the U.S. president is handling his job. Sep 24, 2007
Roughly a Third of Americans Approve of Bush
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few adults in the United States are satisfied with the way George W. Bush is doing his job, according to a review of seven recent public opinion polls. In a survey by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News, 37 per cent of respondents approve of the way the American president is handling his duties. Sep 18, 2007
Americans Disappointed with Post-9/11 Changes
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States are upset at their country’s transformation since a devastating terrorist attack took place six years ago, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 59 per cent of respondents think America has changed for the worse since 9/11. Sep 17, 2007
Petraeus Iraq Report Splits Views in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are clearly divided over the proposals of the commander of the Multi-National Force - Iraq, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 43 per cent of respondents favour David Petraeus’ recommendation to withdraw 30,000 soldiers from Iraq but leave 130,000 troops in place at least through the summer, while 38 per cent are opposed. Sep 16, 2007
Bush Not Trustworthy for Many Austrians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Out of a list of nine political and public personalities, Austrians express a low level of confidence in United States president George W. Bush, according to a poll by OGM released by APA. 84 per cent of respondents distrust the American head of state. Sep 14, 2007
Democrats 2008: Hillary 41%, Obama at 20%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Hillary Rodham Clinton remains the favourite presidential contender for Democratic Party supporters in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 41 per cent of respondents would vote for the New York senator in a 2008 primary. Sep 12, 2007
Republicans 2008: Thompson 28%, Giuliani 21%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fred Thompson has become the most popular presidential hopeful for Republican Party supporters in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 28 per cent of respondents would vote for the actor and former Tennessee senator in a 2008 primary, up six points in five days. Sep 12, 2007
Special Iraq Report: Saddam Hussein and 9/11
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A third of adults in the United States believe Saddam Hussein played a role in 9/11, according to a poll by CBS News. 33 per cent of respondents think the deposed Iraqi leader was personally involved in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Sep 12, 2007
Special Iraq Report: Americans Review the Surge
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe their federal government’s decision to increase the number of soldiers in Iraq has not yielded positive results, according to a review of four recent public opinion polls. In a survey by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News, 58 per cent of respondents think the surge in troops has not made much difference in the situation in Iraq. Sep 12, 2007
Most Americans Uphold Stem Cell Research
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States support a specific type of scientific investigation, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 51 per cent of respondents believe it is more important to conduct stem cell research that might result in new medical cures, while 35 per cent think not destroying the potential life of human embryos involved in this research is paramount. Sep 11, 2007
Some in U.S. Think Government Let 9/11 Happen
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - One-in-four adults in the United States believe members of the federal government knew the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 were going to happen but allowed them to unfold for political, military and economic motives, according to a poll by Zogby International and 911truth.org. 26.4 per cent of respondents think elements in the current administration consciously failed to stop the attacks. Sep 11, 2007
Hillary Ahead, GOP Race Close in South Carolina
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fred Thompson and Rudy Giuliani are virtually even in South Carolina, according to a poll by Clemson University. 19 per cent of Republican Party supporters in the Palmetto State would vote for the actor and former Tennesee senator in next year’s United States presidential primary, while 18 per cent would back the former New York City mayor. Sep 11, 2007
Five Countries Want U.S. Troops Out of Iraq
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of adults in five nations believe the coalition effort should come to an end soon, according to a 22-country poll by the Program on International Policy Attitudes released by BBC World Service. At least 54 per cent of respondents in Mexico, Indonesia, Turkey, Egypt and Brazil want the U.S.-led forces to withdraw from Iraq immediately. Sep 11, 2007
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
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