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Angus Reid Global Monitor
Polls & Research
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ANC Wrong to Recall Mbeki, Say South Africans
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in South Africa think that the African National Council (ANC) was wrong to ask Thabo Mbeki to step down as president, according to a poll by Research Surveys. 62 per cent of respondents disagree with the ruling party’s recent decision, and 70 per cent think Mbeki did a good job as head of government.
October 06, 2008 -
Slovenians Happy with Election Results
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Slovenia are satisfied with the outcome of a recent legislative election, according to a poll by Delo. 60.6 per cent of respondents think the vote that gave the Social Democracy (SD) party a victory is good for the country.
October 06, 2008 -
U.S. 2008: Obama 49.3%, McCain 43.1%
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama has extended his lead over Republican John McCain in the United States presidential race, according to a review of 14 voting intention surveys conducted over the past 11 days. 49.3 per cent of voters would support the Illinois senator in the election, while 43.1 per cent would back the Arizona senator.
October 06, 2008 -
Two-in-Five Malaysians Would Vote for Obama
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Barack Obama would defeat John McCain if Malaysians had a say in the United States presidential election, according to a poll by the Merdeka Center for Opinion Research. 43 per cent of respondents would vote for the Democratic nominee if they could, while only six per cent would support the Republican contender.
October 06, 2008 -
Australians Urge Action on Japan’s Whaling
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Australia think the government should take further action against Japan’s whaling practices, according to a poll by Field Works Market Research for the Lowy Institute for International Policy. 58 per cent of respondents say this is necessary even at the risk of straining relations with an important trading partner.
October 06, 2008 -
Russians Want to Find Path for Change
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Russia think their country needs a transformation, according to a poll by Bashkirova & Partners. 75 per cent of respondents say Russian society should change through gradual reforms, while 7.7 per cent think a radical change by the way of a revolution is the answer.
October 06, 2008 -
Hawaii: Obama 68%, McCain 27%
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama could carry the Aloha State in this year’s United States presidential election, according to a poll by the Rasmussen Reports. 68 per cent of respondents in Hawaii would vote for the Illinois senator, while 27 per cent would back Republican Arizona senator John McCain.
October 06, 2008 -
Vermont: Obama 60%, McCain 36%
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama could carry Vermont in this year’s United States presidential election, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 60 per cent of respondents in the Green Mountain State would back the Illinois senator, while 36 per cent would vote for Republican Arizona senator John McCain.
October 06, 2008 -
Brazilians Overwhelmingly Backing Lula
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is increasingly popular, according to a poll by Ibope. 69 per cent of respondents say Lula’s performance has been good or very good, up 11 points since June.
October 06, 2008 -
Tories Would Expand Private Care, Say Canadians
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Canadian adults believe a majority government by the Conservative party would expand the role of private health care providers, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies released by the Toronto Star. 66 per cent of respondents think this situation is likely to occur if the Tories have a majority in the House of Commons after this month’s federal election.
October 06, 2008 -
Ohio: McCain 49%, Obama 48%
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama are virtually tied in the Buckeye State, according to a poll by SurveyUSA. 49 per cent of respondents in Ohio would vote for the Arizona senator in this year’s United States presidential election, while 48 per cent would back the Illinois senator.
October 05, 2008 -
Malaysians Still Dissatisfied with PM Abdullah
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Malaysia are disappointed with the performance of Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, according to a poll by the Merdeka Center for Opinion Research. 53 per cent of respondents disapprove of the prime minister’s performance, down one point since July.
October 05, 2008 -
Labour Likely to Lose New Zealand Election
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Labour party will likely lose its re-election bid in next month’s legislative ballot, according to a poll by TNS released by TV3. 36 per cent of respondents would vote for Labour in the next election to the House of Representatives, while 49 per cent would support the opposition National party.
October 05, 2008 -
Almost Half in Japan Like Aso Cabinet
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The new government of Japan begins its term with the support of almost half of the country, according to a poll by Kyodo News. 48.6 per cent of respondents approve of Japanese prime minister Taro Aso’s appointed cabinet.
October 05, 2008 -
Conservatives Stable, Liberals Gain in Canada
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Conservative party remains ahead of its competitors in Canada’s electoral race, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies released by the Toronto Star. 40 per cent of respondents would support the governing Tories in this month’s election to the House of Commons.
October 05, 2008
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