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Angus Reid Global Monitor
Polls & Research
Our latest polls from this past week.
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Governing Dutch Christian Democrats Stay Ahead
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The ruling party continues to lead all other political organizations in the Netherlands, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. A prospective tally suggests that the Christian-Democratic Appeal (CDA) would garner 32 seats in the next legislative election, down three since early June.
July 03, 2008 -
Russians Overwhelmingly Back Putin, Medvedev
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Russia are satisfied with their president and prime minister, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 73 per cent of respondents approve of Dmitry Medvedev’s performance, while 83 per cent feel the same way about the work of Vladimir Putin.
July 03, 2008 -
Half of Americans Open to Internet FCC
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Half of adults in the United States believe the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) should regulate the Internet like it does radio and television, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 49 per cent of respondents agree with the idea, while 35 per cent disagree.
July 03, 2008 -
Mississippi: McCain 50%, Obama 44%
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Republican John McCain leads Democrat Barack Obama in Mississippi, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 50 per cent of respondents in the Magnolia State would support the Arizona senator in this year’s United States presidential election, while 44 per cent would vote for the Illinois senator.
July 02, 2008 -
Britain Divided Over Identity Cards
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Britain are split over the introduction of high-end identity cards by the government, according to a poll by YouGov published in The Economist. 48 per cent of respondents think ID cards and biometric information are a good idea, while 45 per cent believe the plan is an invasion of privacy.
July 02, 2008 -
Hong Kong’s Tsang Slips Under 60-Point Mark
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer people in Hong Kong are satisfied with the performance of Donald Tsang, according to a poll by Hong Kong University Public Opinion Programme. The support rate for the chief executive stands at 57.9 points, down 2.9 points since early June.
July 02, 2008 -
Japanese Ponder Snap Lower House Election
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Almost half of people in Japan would welcome an early legislative ballot soon, according to a poll by Nikkei. 24 per cent of respondents think an election to the House of Representatives should be held as soon as possible, while a further 24 per cent want the ballot to take place before the end of this year.
July 02, 2008 -
Turks Believe AKP Should Not Be Banned
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Turkey would reject a ban on the country’s largest and ruling party, according to a poll by A&G Research. 53 per cent of respondents would oppose a potential court ruling dismantling the Justice and Development Party (AKP) for its alleged anti-secular activities.
July 02, 2008 -
Arizona: McCain 49%, Obama 40%
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Republican John McCain is set to carry his home state of Arizona in this year’s United States presidential election, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 49 per cent of respondents in the Grand Canyon State would vote for their U.S. senator, while 40 per cent would back Democratic Illinois senator Barack Obama.
July 02, 2008 -
Tennessee: McCain 51%, Obama 36%
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Republican John McCain could carry the Volunteer State in this year’s United States presidential election, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 51 per cent of respondents in Tennessee would vote for the Arizona, senator, while 36 per cent would support Democratic Illinois senator Barack Obama.
July 02, 2008 -
Portuguese Stick with Ruling Socialists
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Portugal’s governing Socialist Party (PS) has gained public backing, according to a poll by Marktest released by Diario de Noticias and TSF. 35.2 per cent of respondents would vote for the PS in the next general election, up 2.2 points since May.
July 01, 2008 -
Texas: McCain 48%, Obama 39%
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Republican John McCain could carry Texas in this year’s United States presidential election, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 48 per cent of respondents in the Lone Star State would vote for the Arizona senator, while 39 per cent would back Illinois senator Barack Obama.
July 01, 2008 -
New Jersey: Obama 49%, McCain 33%
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama leads Republican John McCain in the Garden State, according to Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind poll. 49 per cent of respondents in New Jersey would support the Illinois senator in this year’s United States presidential election, while 33 per cent would vote for the Arizona senator.
July 01, 2008 -
Ohio: Obama 48%, McCain 46%
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - There is no clear United States presidential favourite in the Buckeye State, according to a poll by SurveyUSA. 48 per cent of respondents would vote for Democratic Illinois senator Barack Obama, in this year’s election, while 46 per cent would back Republican Arizona senator John McCain.
July 01, 2008 -
Lower Rating for Honduran President Zelaya
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer people in Honduras are expressing satisfaction with the performance of Manuel Zelaya, according to a poll by CID-Gallup published in La Prensa. 34 per cent of respondents say the president has done a good or very good job as head of state, down four points since February.
July 01, 2008
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