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Angus Reid Global Monitor
Polls & Research
Our latest polls from this past week.
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Norwegians Still Reject EU Membership
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of adults in Norway are against a bid to join the European Union (EU), according to a poll by Sentio-Norsk Statistic published in Klassekampen. 53.4 per cent of respondents do not want to enter the continental group, while 34.6 per cent disagree.
November 19, 2008 -
Israelis Ponder Lists of Knesset Candidates
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A third of adults in Israel want Benny Begin to be the second name in the list of Likud party legislative contenders, according to a poll by Shvakim Panorama released by Israel Radio. 32.9 per cent of respondents choose Begin, while 23.6 per cent would prefer former foreign minister Silvan Shalom.
November 19, 2008 -
Gilmore is Now Best Rated Leader in Ireland
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Labour’s Eamon Gilmore holds the highest level of support among five political leaders in Ireland, according to a poll by TNS mrbi published in the Irish Times. 38 per cent of respondents are satisfied with Gilmore’s performance, up three points since June.
November 19, 2008 -
Susilo Clearly Improves in Indonesia
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for the administration headed by Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono increased this month in Indonesia, according to a poll by the Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI). 62 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the president’s leadership, up 17 points since June.
November 19, 2008 -
Labour Closer to Conservatives in Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The political scene in the United Kingdom has tightened, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Sunday Times. 41 per cent of respondents would vote for the opposition Conservative party, while 35 per cent would back the governing Labour party.
November 18, 2008 -
Opposition Fine Gael Surges in Ireland
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fine Gael has become the most popular political organization in Ireland, according to a poll by TNS mrbi published in the Irish Times. 34 per cent of respondents would support the opposition party in the next legislative ballot, up 11 points since June.
November 18, 2008 -
Canadians More Hopeful on Obama Than Americans
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Canada are more likely to expect great things from the American president-elect than people in the United States, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 84 per cent of Canadians think the recent election of Barack Obama will help the overall direction of the U.S., and 55 per cent of Americans concur.
November 18, 2008 -
PD-L Keeps Upper Hand in Romania
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More than one third of Romanians will back the Democratic Liberal Party (PD-L) in this month’s legislative ballot, according to a poll by INSOMAR released by Realitatea TV. 37 per cent of respondents would vote for the PD-L.
November 17, 2008 -
Rudd Has Exceptional Rating in Australia
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Kevin Rudd remains high in Australia, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 65 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the performance of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) leader and prime minister.
November 17, 2008 -
Czech Social Democrats Have Eight-Point Lead
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The opposition Czech Social Democratic Party (CSSD) remains ahead of all rivals in the country’s political scene, according to a poll by Median. 38.1 per cent of respondents would vote for the CSSD in the next election.
November 17, 2008 -
PM Fillon Outranks Sarkozy in France
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - French prime minister François Fillon is slightly more popular than the country’s president, according to a poll by Viavoice published in Libération. 54 per cent of respondents are satisfied with Fillon’s performance, while 48 per cent feel the same way about Nicolas Sarkozy.
November 17, 2008 -
BC New Democrats Lead Ruling Liberals
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The New Democratic Party (NDP) holds the lead in British Columbia, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 44 per cent of respondents in the Canadian province would vote for the BC NDP in next year’s provincial election, up three points since August.
November 17, 2008 -
Support for Aso Government Drops in Japan
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for the Japanese government fell this month, according to a poll by Asahi. 37 per cent of respondents approve of Taro Aso’s cabinet, down four points since October.
November 17, 2008 -
President Sarkozy Splits Views in France
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - French adults are evenly divided in their assessment of Nicolas Sarkozy, according to a poll by Ipsos published in Le Point. 49 per cent of respondents hold a favourable opinion of the president’s performance, while 49 per cent disagree.
November 16, 2008 -
Americans Expect Good Job from Obama
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Three-in-four adults in the United States believe their president-elect will perform well, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 75 per cent of respondents think Barack Obama will do a good job as head of state.
November 16, 2008
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