Issue Watch
2008: Race for the White House
Americans Trust in Obama to Fix Economy
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe their new president will be able to deal with the country’s financial problems, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press. 75 per cent of respondents have confidence in Barack Obama to fix the economy.
Jan 21, 2009
Some Americans Predict Less Partisan Politics
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Almost half of adults in the United States expect their federal lawmakers to be more accommodating, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 48 per cent of respondents believe politics in Washington will become more cooperative, while 34 per cent think the situation will become more partisan.
Jan 9, 2009
A Third in U.S. Expect Higher Taxes with Obama
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Some American adults appear concerned about fiscal policy under their president-elect, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 33 per cent of respondents expect their personal taxes to go up under an administration headed by Barack Obama.
Dec 11, 2008
Obama’s Cabinet Choices Please Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are satisfied with their proposed new federal cabinet, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 75 per cent of respondents approve of U.S. president-elect Barack Obama’s appointments so far.
Dec 7, 2008
Americans Ponder Obama’s Economic Team
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States hold high hopes for Barack Obama’s government, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 55 per cent of respondents are very or somewhat confident that the president-elect’s economic team can lead the country out of its current economic problems.
Dec 3, 2008
Americans Ponder Obama’s Next Move in Iraq
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States want their president-elect to keep troops in Iraq until the situation is more stable and then begin to remove them without a fixed date for a full withdrawal, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. 56 per cent of respondents believe Barack Obama should follow this course of action.
Dec 2, 2008
Dutch Hail Obama’s Victory in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in the Netherlands received the election of Democratic nominee Barack Obama to the United States presidency with delight, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. 80 per cent of respondents were glad or very glad to see Obama winning the ballot.
Dec 1, 2008
Americans Assess Press Coverage of Election
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most adults in the United States believe their country’s media handled the 2008 presidential race in a proper fashion, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press. 67 per cent of respondents say the press was fair to Barack Obama, and 56 per cent feel the same way about coverage of John McCain.
Dec 1, 2008
Biden Qualified for Presidency, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe their next vice-president is capable of taking over as head of state, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 70 per cent of respondents think Joe Biden is very or somewhat qualified to assume the responsibilities of the presidency.
Nov 30, 2008
Britons Don’t Expect Black PM Soon
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Britain believe having a black head of government is an unlikely proposition at this stage, according to a poll by YouGov. 36 per cent of respondents think this will not happen in Britain for the foreseeable future, despite the victory of Barack Obama in the recent United States presidential election.
Nov 29, 2008
Few Americans Would Close Guantanamo
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few adults in the United States want their president-elect to shut down a notorious detention facility, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. Only 29 per cent of respondents believe Barack Obama should close the Guantanamo Bay prison.
Nov 28, 2008
Half of Russians Unmoved by Obama Win
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Half of adults in Russia see nothing special in the election of a dark-skinned candidate as president of the United States, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 50 per cent of respondents feel this way about Barack Obama’s victory.
Nov 27, 2008
Obama Will Meet Challenges, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States expect Barack Obama to achieve specific goals, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. 70 per cent believe the president-elect will reach across party lines to get things done, and 62 per cent think he will make the U.S. more energy independent.
Nov 24, 2008
Americans Want Obama to Be Bipartisan
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most adults in the United States want their president-elect to look beyond his own party when he assembles his cabinet, according to a poll by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media released by the Associated Press. 73 per cent of respondents want Barack Obama to appoint some qualified Republicans to important posts in his administration.
Nov 22, 2008
Americans Expect Better Race Relations with Obama
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe the election of Barack Obama will help race relations in the country, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 70 per cent of respondents expect the situation to get a lot or a little better.
Nov 20, 2008