Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

2008: Race for the White House

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
Americans Like McCain Mortgage Solution
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States support an idea proposed by Republican presidential nominee John McCain to deal with the mortgage crisis, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 52 per cent of respondents favour a plan where the government would buy unaffordable mortgages directly from mortgage servicers and renegotiate manageable fixed-rate mortgages with the homeowner so they can stay in their homes. Oct 11, 2008
U.S. 2008: Obama 49.3%, McCain 43.1%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama has extended his lead over Republican John McCain in the United States presidential race, according to a review of 14 voting intention surveys conducted over the past 11 days. 49.3 per cent of voters would support the Illinois senator in the election, while 43.1 per cent would back the Arizona senator. Oct 7, 2008
Two-in-Five Malaysians Would Vote for Obama
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Barack Obama would defeat John McCain if Malaysians had a say in the United States presidential election, according to a poll by the Merdeka Center for Opinion Research. 43 per cent of respondents would vote for the Democratic nominee if they could, while only six per cent would support the Republican contender. Oct 6, 2008
Global U.S. Influence Negative, Say Australians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Australia think the United States is affecting the world in a negative way, according to a poll by Field Works Market Research for the Lowy Institute for International Policy. 57 per cent of respondents say the U.S. is having a mainly negative influence in the entire world. Oct 4, 2008
U.S. 2008: Obama 47.7%, McCain 44.0%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama remains ahead of Republican John McCain in the United States presidential race, according to a review of ten voting intention surveys conducted before last week’s televised debate. 47.7 per cent of voters would support the Illinois senator in the election, while 44 per cent would back the Arizona senator. Sep 29, 2008
McCain Leads Obama in Palestinian Territories
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - One-in-three residents of the West Bank and Gaza Strip would like Republican John McCain to win the 2008 United States presidential election, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Public Opinion. 33.5 per cent of respondents favour McCain, while 27.7 per cent support Democratic nominee Barack Obama. Sep 29, 2008
Canadians Expect Harper, Obama to Win
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Almost half of adults in Canada believe Stephen Harper will retain his role as head of government and Democratic Party nominee Barack Obama will be the next president of the United States, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 46 per cent of respondents expect this outcome after the two North American countries hold their elections. Sep 24, 2008
U.S. 2008: Obama 47.1%, McCain 45.5%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama is once again leading Republican John McCain in the United States presidential race, according to a review of ten voting intention surveys conducted over the past twelve days. 47.1 per cent of voters would support the Illinois senator in the election, while 45.5 per cent would back the Arizona senator. Sep 23, 2008
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