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Angus Reid Global Monitor
Polls & Research
Our latest polls from this past week.
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Pro-Government UNM Leads in Georgia
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The party that supports Georgian president Mikhail Saakashvili is the most popular political organization in the country, according to a poll by ACT Research Ltd. and Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research. 44 per cent of likely voters would support the United National Movement (UNM) in this month’s legislative election.
May 09, 2008 -
McCain Overtakes Democrats in Wisconsin
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Republican John McCain has become the frontrunner in the Badger State, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 47 per cent of respondents would vote for the Arizona senator in this year’s United States presidential election, while 43 per cent would support Democratic New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton.
May 09, 2008 -
Georgian Voters Like McCain in 2008 Race
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Republican John McCain could carry the Peach State in this year’s United States presidential election, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. At least 48 per cent of respondents in Georgia would vote for the Arizona senator in head-to-head contests against two prospective Democratic rivals.
May 09, 2008 -
French Assess Options in 2012 Election
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Centre-right supporters in France would like French head of state Nicolas Sarkozy to seek a new term in office, according to a poll by BVA released by France Soir. 46 per cent of respondents would prefer to have Sarkozy as their presidential candidate in 2012.
May 09, 2008 -
French Lose Faith in Sarkozy and Fillon
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer people in France are expressing confidence in the ability of Nicolas Sarkozy to lead the country, according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 38 per cent of respondents trust Sarkozy to face the country’s problems, down two points since early April.
May 08, 2008 -
McCain Edging Democrats in Texas
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Republican John McCain holds the upper hand against two prospective Democratic rivals in Texas, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. At least 48 per cent of respondents in the Lone Star State would vote for the Arizona senator in this year’s United States presidential election.
May 08, 2008 -
Japanese Cabinet Falls Under 20% Mark
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Less than a fifth of adults in Japan are satisfied with their government, according to a poll by Kyodo News. 19.8 per cent of respondents approve of the cabinet appointed by Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, down 6.8 points since April.
May 08, 2008 -
Tight Presidential Race Continues in U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama is virtually tied with Republican John McCain, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 46 per cent of respondents would back the Illinois senator in this year’s United States presidential election, while 45 per cent would vote for the Arizona senator.
May 08, 2008 -
A Third in Poland See Tusk as President in 2010
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A third of Poles think current prime minister Donald Tusk will become their new head of state in the 2010 election, according to a poll by TNS OBOP published in Dziennika. 34 per cent of respondents think Tusk will become their next president.
May 08, 2008 -
Many Mexicans Open to Legal Euthanasia
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Mexico favour the basic principle of euthanasia, according to a poll by Parametría. 59 per cent of respondents think doctors should have the legal right to end the life of a person suffering from an incurable illness upon a request by the patient and his or her relatives, while 35 per cent disagree.
May 08, 2008 -
Hillary is Clear Favourite in New York
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton holds a considerable advantage over Republican John McCain in New York, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 60 per cent of respondents in the Empire State would vote for their U.S. senator in this year’s United States presidential election, while 31 per cent would support Republican Arizona senator John McCain.
May 08, 2008 -
Support for Aboriginal Apology Hikes in Canada
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More Canadians believe their government should follow Australia’s example and extend an apology to its Aboriginal population, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 53 per cent of respondents think an official apology is warranted, up 11 points since March.
May 08, 2008 -
Dutch Christian Democrats Remain in First Place
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Christian-Democratic Appeal (CDA) is still the most popular party in the Netherlands, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. A prospective tally suggests that the CDA would secure 33 seats in the next legislative election.
May 07, 2008 -
Japanese Want Stricter Policy with China
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Japan believe their country should take a tougher stance when dealing with China, according to a poll by Mainichi. 51 per cent of respondents want to develop a stricter policy, while 26 per cent would opt for a friendlier attitude.
May 07, 2008 -
Democrats Surge, McCain Stumbles in U.S. Race
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton holds the upper hand in a United States presidential contest against Republican John McCain, according to a poll by CBS News and the New York Times. 53 per cent of respondents would back the New York senator this year, while 41 per cent would vote for the Arizona senator.
May 07, 2008
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