Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

2008: Race for the White House

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
Canadians More Hopeful on Obama Than Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Canada are more likely to expect great things from the American president-elect than people in the United States, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 84 per cent of Canadians think the recent election of Barack Obama will help the overall direction of the U.S., and 55 per cent of Americans concur. Nov 18, 2008
Americans Expect Good Job from Obama
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Three-in-four adults in the United States believe their president-elect will perform well, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 75 per cent of respondents think Barack Obama will do a good job as head of state. Nov 16, 2008
Americans Optimistic, Proud After Election
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States appear satisfied with the outcome of the 2008 presidential election, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 67 per cent of respondents feel proud optimistic Democratic nominee Barack Obama being elected president, and 67 per cent feel proud. Nov 14, 2008
U.S. 2008: Obama 50.9%, McCain 43.7%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama heads to today’s United States presidential election as the favourite, according to a review of the latest 16 national voting intention surveys. 50.9 per cent of voters would cast a ballot for the Illinois senator, while 43.7 per cent would support Arizona senator and Republican nominee John McCain. Nov 4, 2008
France Clearly Wants Obama in White House
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many French adults are rooting for Barack Obama in the United States presidential race, according to a poll by CSA released by VSD. 81 per cent of respondents would prefer the Democratic Party’s nominee to win tomorrow’s election. Nov 3, 2008
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