(Angus Reid Global Scan) – The governing Liberal party heads to Canada’s expected House of Commons ballot in first place, according to a poll by Ekos Research Associates published in the Toronto Star. 38.7 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals in the next federal election.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Adults in the United States hold differing views on the recent natural disaster that hit the Gulf Coast, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 54 per cent of respondents believe hurricanes are severe weather events that happen from time to time, while 39 per cent of respondents blame global climate change.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) – A majority of adults in Canada believe their federal administration should avoid spending more than it takes in, according to a poll by Innovative Research Group for the Dominion Institute and National Post. 53 per cent of respondents believe the federal government should continue to run a balanced budget, even if it means delaying spending on key social priorities.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) – The key concerns of adults in Britain appear to be shifting after the London bombings, according to a poll by MORI. 38 per cent of respondents believe terrorism is the most serious threat to the future wellbeing of the world.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) – The Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) have been unable to garner more support days before German voters renew their Federal Diet, according to a poll by Emnid released by N24 television. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the alliance in this Sunday’s election.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Many adults in Canada believe their federal administration has not done enough to deal with climate change, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid for CanWest Global. 52 per cent of respondents believe the government has done a poor or very poor job to address concerns about global warming.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) – New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton keeps a steady level of public support in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 30 per cent of respondents say they would definitely vote for the former first lady in the 2008 presidential election.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) – British adults are equally worried about criminal activity and their National Health Service (NHS), according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 52 per cent of respondents believe crime and medical services are the most important issues facing their country.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) – George W. Bush registered his first improvement in public support in four weeks, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 49 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s performance, a four per cent increase since late June.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Support for Jacques Chirac increased after a particularly low showing in France, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. 35 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the president’s performance, a seven per cent increase since June.
