Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

2008: Race for the White House

Obama May Not Need Ohio and Florida
Mario Canseco - In 2004, John Kerry, running what is now considered as one of the most lacklustre campaigns in the Democratic Party’s history, was able to garner 252 electoral votes in the United States presidential election, 18 short of the 270 required to win the White House. In the end, Kerry’s total when the Electoral College convened was 251, after an elector from Minnesota mistakenly cast a vote for Democratic vice-presidential nominee John Edwards in the presidential category. Nov 3, 2008
U.S. 2008: Obama 49.9%, McCain 43.5%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Almost half of American voters would cast a ballot for Democrat Barack Obama in the United States presidential election, according to a review of 11 voting intention surveys conducted over the past six days. 49.9 per cent of voters would back the Illinois senator in this week’s election, while 43.5 per cent would back Arizona senator John McCain. Nov 2, 2008
Obama Stays Ahead of McCain in Argentina
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Argentinean adults would like Barack Obama to win this month’s presidential election in the United States, according to a poll by Ibarómetro. 56.5 per cent of respondents would prefer the Democratic Party’s nominee as the next president of the North American country. Nov 2, 2008
Americans Ponder Control of Washington
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - One third of adults in the United States would like to see the same political organization in control of the executive and legislative branches, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 34 per cent of respondents think it would be better for the country if one party runs both the White House and Congress. Oct 31, 2008
U.S. 2008: Obama 49.8%, McCain 44.1%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama remains ahead in the United States presidential race, according to a review of 11 voting intention surveys conducted over the past five days. 49.8 per cent of voters would support the Illinois senator in next week’s election, while 44.1 per cent would back Arizona senator John McCain. Oct 30, 2008
Americans Trust Obama on Health Care, Jobs
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States believe Barack Obama is well prepared to deal with six issues, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates International released by Newsweek. 58 per cent of respondents think the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee would do a better job handling health care, and 56 per cent feel the same way about the economy and jobs. Oct 29, 2008
U.S. 2008: Obama 50.7%, McCain 42.6%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama retains an eight-point lead in the United States presidential race, according to a review of 14 voting intention surveys conducted over the past two weeks. 50.7 per cent of voters would back the Illinois senator in the election, while 42.6 per cent would support Arizona senator John McCain. Oct 28, 2008
U.S. Split on Which Candidate is Best in a Crisis
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are divided in their assessment of the two main presidential contenders, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 49 per cent of respondents have more confidence in Republican John McCain to handle an international crisis in the first sixth months of the next presidency, while 48 per cent prefer Democrat Barack Obama. Oct 25, 2008
Obama Leads McCain on Six Issues in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama is regarded as the most capable presidential candidate to deal with six key issues, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. At least 55 per cent of respondents believe the Illinois senator would be better to provide help to the middle class, and handle both health care and the economy. Oct 23, 2008
Americans Want Nominees to Outline Cabinets
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States would like to know which politicians would become secretaries in a potential federal administration, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 53 per cent of respondents think that, in order to help voters make a more informed vote, presidential candidates should announce at least some of their cabinet choices before an election. Oct 22, 2008
Americans Question McCain on Palin Nod
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States now hold negative views on Republican presidential nominee John McCain’s selection of Sarah Palin as his running mate, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 52 per cent of respondents say they are less confident in the kind of decisions that McCain would make as president, up 13 points in a month. Oct 21, 2008
U.S. 2008: Obama 50.7%, McCain 42.5%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama has extended his advantage in the United States presidential race, according to a review of nine voting intention surveys conducted over the past 12 days. 50.7 per cent of voters would back the Illinois senator in the election, while 42.5 per cent would support Arizona senator John McCain. Oct 20, 2008
New President Has Tougher Job, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most adults in the United States believe the winner of this year’s presidential election will have a more difficult job to tackle than his predecessors, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 84 per cent of respondents think the challenges facing the next head of state are more serious than what other new presidents have encountered. Oct 18, 2008
Obama Edges McCain on Environment, Health Care
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama holds the upper hand on Republican rival John McCain on two issues, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 54 per cent of respondents trust the Illinois senator more on environmental issues, and 52 per cent feel the same way about health care. Oct 17, 2008
U.S. 2008: Obama 49.4%, McCain 43.1%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama is holding on to the lead in the United States presidential race, according to a review of 11 voting intention surveys conducted over the past 13 days. 49.4 per cent of voters would support the Illinois senator in the election, while 43.1 per cent would back Arizona senator John McCain. Oct 13, 2008
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