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Angus Reid Global Monitor
Polls & Research
Our latest polls from this past week.
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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.
July 19, 2008 -
Czechs Say No to Lisbon Treaty
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public opinion is turning against the Lisbon Treaty in the Czech Republic, according to a poll by STEM. 53 per cent of respondents do not want the Czech Parliament to ratify the new common accord for European Union (EU) member states.
July 19, 2008 -
Britons Choose Obama Five-to-One
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Britain prefer Barack Obama over John McCain, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 53 per cent of respondents think the Democrat would make the better president of the United States, while 11 per cent select the Republican.
July 19, 2008 -
Immigration Good, Illegality Bad for Americans
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe immigration is positive, according to a poll by Gallup. 64 per cent of respondents think immigration is a good thing, while 30 per cent deem it a bad thing.
July 19, 2008 -
Both Sarkozy and Fillon Stagnant in France
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Nicolas Sarkozy remains low in France, according to a poll by Ifop published in Paris Match. 41 per cent of respondents approve of their president’s performance, down one point since June.
July 19, 2008 -
Berlusconi Still Above 50% Mark in Italy
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Silvio Berlusconi maintains a positive approval rating in Italy, according to a poll by IPR Marketing published in La Repubblica. 55 per cent of respondents have confidence in their prime minister, down four points since June.
July 19, 2008 -
Obama Ahead of McCain in U.S. Contest
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama holds the upper hand in the United States presidential race, according to a poll by TNS released by ABC News and the Washington Post. 49 per cent of respondents would vote for the Illinois senator in this year’s ballot, while 46 per cent would back Arizona senator John McCain.
July 19, 2008 -
Many Israelis Want Early Elections
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Israel want the country to go to the polls before the end of this year, according to a survey by Maagar Mochot released by Israel Radio. 42 per cent of respondents want the impending election to the leadership of the governing Kadima party to result in a call for an early legislative ballot.
July 18, 2008 -
Left-Wing Coalition Stays Strong in Uruguay
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Uruguay’s governing coalition of left-leaning parties is favoured by most residents of the South American country’s capital, according to a poll by Claeh. 58.9 per cent of respondents in Montevideo would vote for the Progressive Encounter - Broad Front (EP-FA) in the next election.
July 18, 2008 -
Iraq War Wrong, Americans Shun Timetable
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States regret their government’s decision to launch the coalition effort, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. 59 per cent of respondents think going to war with Iraq was the wrong thing for the United States to do.
July 18, 2008 -
Australians Happy with Rudd as PM
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd is preferred by the vast majority of people over opposition leader Brendan Nelson to occupy the country’s top job, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 65 per cent of respondents say the Australian Labor Party (ALP) leader would make the better prime minister, while 14 per cent pick Liberal leader Nelson.
July 18, 2008 -
Obama Leads McCain, Other Rivals in U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama remains ahead of Republican John McCain in the United States, according to a poll by Zogby International released by Reuters. 47 per cent of respondents would vote for the Illinois senator in this year’s presidential election, while 40 per cent would support the Arizona senator.
July 18, 2008 -
New Zealanders Assess Emissions Trading Scheme
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A third of adults in New Zealand welcome a government plan to introduce a national emissions trading scheme to curb climate change, according to a poll by DigiPoll. 34.2 per cent of respondents support the initiative, while 24.3 per cent oppose it. Two-in-five respondents have no strong feelings on the matter.
July 17, 2008 -
Colombians Endorse Third Uribe Candidacy
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Colombia would accept a decision by Álvaro Uribe to run for a third consecutive term in office, according to a poll by Gallup published in El Tiempo. 74 per cent of respondents would agree with Uribe becoming a candidate in the 2010 election, while only 22 per cent disagree.
July 17, 2008 -
Spaniards Worried About Economic Issues
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Spain think a strained economy is threatening their country, according to a poll by Real Insituto Elcano. At least 72 per cent of respondents think the rising costs of food and oil are an important menace to Spain, while 65 per cent believe a global economic slowdown represents a threat as well.
July 17, 2008
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