Issue Watch
Barack Obama
Reagan, Clinton Seen as Best Recent U.S. Presidents
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Americans pick two politicians as their best heads of state since 1969, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 32 per cent of respondents think Ronald Reagan has been the best recent president, while 30 per cent select Bill Clinton.
Jul 6, 2010
Half of Americans Disapprove of Obama
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer adults in the United States are satisfied with Barack Obama, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 50 per cent of respondents disapprove of their president’s performance, up five points since May.
Jun 30, 2010
Party Lines Mark Debate Over Korea in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The possibility of a new war in the Korean Peninsula is a concern for many Americans, but following the recent military interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan, the public is not particularly supportive of a new "regime change" operation.
Jun 7, 2010
Firm Support for Arizona Immigration Law in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A month has passed since the Arizona State Legislature first gave the go-ahead to the controversial Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhood Act. The views of Americans on the scope of this piece of legislation have not changed: a large majority of respondents are in favour of implementing four of its key components in their own state.
Jun 4, 2010
Many Americans Would Modify Oil Pollution Act
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Americans would like to increase the civil liability for companies responsible for oil spills off the U.S. coast, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 65 per cent of respondents support raising the $75 million cap on damages under the Oil Pollution Act.
Jun 2, 2010
President Obama Back at 48% in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public backing for Barack Obama increased this month in the United States, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 48 per cent of respondents approve of their president’s performance, up two points since April.
May 31, 2010
Americans Approve of Kagan’s Nomination
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States support their president’s latest choice for the Supreme Court, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 43 per cent of respondents agree with Barack Obama’s nomination of Elena Kagan, while 25 per cent disapprove.
May 18, 2010
Obama Approval Drops to 46% in United States
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Barack Obama fell slightly last month in the United States, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 46 per cent of respondents approve of their president’s performance, down two points since March.
May 1, 2010
Obama Approval Steady at 48% in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Barack Obama did not go to any significant shifts in the United States this month, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 48 per cent of respondents approve of their president’s performance.
Mar 28, 2010
President Obama Gains a Point in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Barack Obama is stable in the United States, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 48 per cent of respondents approve of their president’s performance, up one point since January.
Mar 1, 2010
Americans Would Deny Re-Election to Obama
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Just three-in-ten people in the United States believe Barack Obama deserves to be re-elected in 2012, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 30 per cent of respondents would grant their president second term in office.
Jan 28, 2010
Obama Falls Below 50% Mark in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for United States president Barack Obama is at the lowest point of his tenure, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 47 per cent of respondents approve of Obama’s performance, down three points since December.
Jan 26, 2010
Americans Divided Over Health Care Reform
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in the United States are split over the health care reform bill passed by the Senate last month, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 36 per cent of respondents support the legislation, while 39 per cent oppose it.
Jan 9, 2010
Obama Closes 2009 at 50% in United States
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Half of Americans are content with the way their president is handling his duties, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 50 per cent of respondents approve of Barack Obama’s performance, down one point since November.
Jan 2, 2010
Americans Divided on Second Term for Obama
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in the United States are split on whether their president will earn a second term in office, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 46 per cent of respondents believe it is likely that Barack Obama will be re-elected, while 44 per cent think this is unlikely.
Dec 30, 2009
