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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Yasuo Fukuda
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Japan’s Fukuda Leaves with Low Numbers
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The popularity of Japan’s government plummeted just before the prime minister announced his resignation, according to a poll by Nikkei. 29 per cent of respondents approve of Yasuo Fukuda’s appointed cabinet, down nine points since July. Sep 5, 2008
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Fukuda Cabinet Gets No Bounce in Japan
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A cabinet shuffle did not help Yasuo Fukuda in Japan, according to a poll by Asahi. 24 per cent of respondents approve of the Japanese prime minister’s team, up one point since mid-June. Aug 13, 2008
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Cabinet Changes Help Fukuda in Japan
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public confidence in the government of Yasuo Fukuda increased this month in Japan, according to a poll by Yomiuri. 41.3 per cent of respondents approve of the prime minister’s appointed cabinet, up 14.7 points since mid-July. Aug 10, 2008
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Japan’s Cabinet Trapped in Low Ratings
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Japan’s appointed cabinet continues to prompt poor reviews, according to a poll by Kyodo News. 26.8 per cent of respondents approve of the government of Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, up 1.8 points since June. Jul 19, 2008
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Japanese Cabinet Fails to Regain Trust
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Japanese government continues to disappoint most people in the country, according to a poll by Nikkei. 63 per cent of respondents disapprove of the appointed cabinet of Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, down one point since May. Jul 4, 2008
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Japanese Ponder Snap Lower House Election
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Almost half of people in Japan would welcome an early legislative ballot soon, according to a poll by Nikkei. 24 per cent of respondents think an election to the House of Representatives should be held as soon as possible, while a further 24 per cent want the ballot to take place before the end of this year. Jul 2, 2008
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Rating Improves Slightly for Japanese Cabinet
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The popularity of Japan’s government has increased but remains below the 25 per cent mark, according to a poll by Asahi. 23 per cent of respondents approve of the appointed cabinet of Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, up four points since May. Jun 24, 2008
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Support for Japanese Cabinet Falls Again
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Only one-in-four adults in Japan are supportive of the current administration, according to a poll by Nikkei. 24 per cent of respondents approve of the appointed cabinet of Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, down five points since April. May 30, 2008
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Support for Cabinet Dwindles Again in Japan
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More people in Japan are dissatisfied with the current administration, according to a poll by Yomiuri. 64.7 per cent of respondents disapprove of the appointed cabinet’s performance, up 6.3 points since April. May 26, 2008
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Japanese Cabinet Falls Under 20% Mark
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Less than a fifth of adults in Japan are satisfied with their government, according to a poll by Kyodo News. 19.8 per cent of respondents approve of the cabinet appointed by Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, down 6.8 points since April. May 8, 2008
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Japanese Want Stricter Policy with China
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Japan believe their country should take a tougher stance when dealing with China, according to a poll by Mainichi. 51 per cent of respondents want to develop a stricter policy, while 26 per cent would opt for a friendlier attitude. May 7, 2008
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Approval for Japanese Cabinet Plummets
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Less than a third of people in Japan are content with the current administration’s performance, according to a poll by Nikkei. 29 per cent of respondents approve of the appointed cabinet, down three points since March. Apr 26, 2008
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One-in-Four Japanese Support Fukuda
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Yasuo Fukuda’s administration continues to drop in Japan, according to a poll by Asahi. 25 per cent of respondents approve of the prime minister’s cabinet, down six points since late March. Apr 23, 2008
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Japan Divided Over Constitutional Review
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Japanese adults are split on whether their foremost body of law should be amended, according to a poll by Yomiuri. 43 per cent of respondents believe the constitution should be revised, while 43 per cent are opposed. Apr 15, 2008
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Low Support for Fukuda Cabinet in Japan
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The administration of Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda is particularly unpopular, according to a poll by Mainichi. Only 24 per cent of respondents approve of Fukuda’s appointed cabinet, down 22 points since October 2007. Apr 12, 2008