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Cameron Keeps Stable Numbers in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of Britons are satisfied with the way their prime minister is doing his job, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 53 per cent of respondents approve of David Cameron’s performance.
July 29, 2010
Most Italians Have Lost Confidence in Berlusconi
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of people in Italy express no confidence in Silvio Berlusconi, according to a poll by IPR Marketing published in La Repubblica. 55 per cent of respondents lack trust in their prime minister, up one point since June.
July 29, 2010
Three-in-Five Canadians Satisfied with Economy
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More people in Canada are content with their country’s financial standing, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 59 per cent of respondents rate the economic conditions in Canada today as good or very good, up eight points since June.
July 29, 2010
Turkey’s Ruling AKP Trails Behind Republicans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Turkey’s governing party is not the most popular political organization in the country, according to a poll by Sonar Arastirma. 33.5 per cent of respondents would vote for the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) in the next legislative election, up one point since May.
July 28, 2010
Police Acted Properly on Moat Case, Say Britons
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Britain believe law enforcement authorities did a good job in dealing with a major operation earlier this month, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 61 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the way the Northumbria Police dealt with the Raoul Moat case.
July 28, 2010
Many Americans Dismayed Over NYC Mosque
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States seem opposed to building a mosque and a 13-story community center in lower Manhattan, a few blocks from Ground Zero, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 42 per cent of respondents think having a mosque close to one of the sites of the 9/11 attacks is a provocation.
July 28, 2010
Merkel’s Parties Keep Narrow Lead in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Germany’s governing conservative parties are only slightly ahead in popularity, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 30 per cent of respondents would vote for the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and its associate Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) in the next election to the Federal Diet, down two points since late June.
July 27, 2010
President Mujica Highly Accepted in Uruguay
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A large majority of Uruguayans endorse the leadership of José Mujica, according to a poll by Equipos Mori. 71 per cent of respondents approve of their president’s performance, up eight points since May.
July 27, 2010
A Third of Americans Favour Same-Sex Marriage
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States remain divided on the legal recognition of gay and lesbian couples, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 36 per cent of respondents believe same-sex couples should be allowed to legally marry, while 23 per cent think they should form civil unions.
July 27, 2010
Peru’s García Sees Slight Increase in Popularity
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The popularity of Peruvian president Alan García remains low but has slightly improved, according to a poll by Ipsos, Apoyo, Opinión y Mercado published by El Comercio. 30 per cent of respondents approve of his performance, up three points since June.
July 26, 2010
Canadians Support Mandatory Long Form Census
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada believe the country should continue to have a long form census, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 58 per cent of respondents believe this type of survey yields data that is important to make policy decisions in all areas of public service, and should remain mandatory.
July 26, 2010
Few Americans Have a Positive Opinion of Edwards
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - John Edwards has become one of the most unpopular recent presidential hopefuls in the United States, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 56 per cent of respondents have an unfavourable opinion of the former North Carolina senator, while 16 per cent hold positive views.
July 26, 2010
Most Britons Fear a Terrorist Attack in the Next Year
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Britain think it is likely that their country will be the target of a terrorist attack in the next 12 months, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 59 per cent of respondents share this view, whereas 28 per cent do not think this will be the case.
July 25, 2010
Democracy is Top Wish for Malaysians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Making the country more democratic tops the wish list of many people in Malaysia, according to a poll by the Merdeka Center for Opinion Research. 27 per cent of respondents cite this as the most important issue to address in the country.
July 25, 2010
Most Canadians Would Directly Elect Senators
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada want to play an active role in choosing the members of the country’s upper house, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 70 per cent of respondents support allowing Canadians to directly elect their senators.
July 25, 2010
