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Angus Reid Global Monitor
Polls & Research
Our latest polls from this past week.
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Taiwanese Condemn Ma’s Performance
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Taiwan disagree with the administration of president Ma Ying-jeou, according to a poll by Global Views. 64.5 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with Ma’s performance in office.
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 -
Americans Seem to Regret Focus on Iraq War
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States appear disappointed with the way their government approached two different military operations, according to a poll by CBS News and the New York Times. 54 per cent of respondents think the Bush administration focused too much on the war in Iraq.
October 05, 2008 -
Florida: Obama 51%, McCain 47%
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama is leading Republican John McCain in Florida, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 51 per cent of respondents in the Sunshine State would vote for the Illinois senator in this year’s United States presidential election, while 47 per cent would back the Arizona senator.
October 04, 2008 -
Colorado: Obama 49%, McCain 48%
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama is virtually tied with Republican John McCain in the Centennial State, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 49 per cent of the respondents in Colorado would vote for the Illinois senator in this year’s United States presidential election, while 48 per cent would support the Arizona senator.
October 04, 2008 -
Russians Say Global Warming Happening
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More people in Russia believe that climate change is a reality now, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 51 per cent of respondents say global warming is already happening, up six points since May 2007.
October 04, 2008 -
A Third of Canadians Like Electoral System
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - One-in-three Canadians are content with the system their country uses during federal elections, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 32 per cent of respondents prefer the first-past-the-post system, where candidates win seats by getting more votes than any other rival in a specific constituency.
October 04, 2008 -
Swiss Ponder American-Style Bank Bail-Outs
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Switzerland are divided on whether the government should follow the American example and bail out banks if they were to collapse, according to a poll by Isopublic. 46.9 per cent of respondents would agree with a rescue plan, while 45 per cent would reject it.
October 04, 2008 -
New Zealanders Divided on Voting System
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in New Zealand are divided on the issue of which voting system is preferable, according to a poll by DigiPoll published in the New Zealand Herald. 39 per cent of respondents would pick the first-past-the-post process if they had to vote in a referendum on the matter, while 35 per cent would chose the mixed-member proportional system.
October 04, 2008 -
Global U.S. Influence Negative, Say Australians
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Australia think the United States is affecting the world in a negative way, according to a poll by Field Works Market Research for the Lowy Institute for International Policy. 57 per cent of respondents say the U.S. is having a mainly negative influence in the entire world.
October 04, 2008 -
Half in Italy Back Berlusconi’s Coalition
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Half of Italians support the governing right-wing parties, according to a poll by Digis. 50.7 per cent of respondents would vote for the Italian People of Freedom Party (PdL), the Northern League (LN), or the Movement for Autonomy (MPA) in the next election to the Chamber of Deputies, practically unchanged since late July.
October 04, 2008 -
Canadians Foresee Deficit, Recession Next Year
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada are concerned about their country’s financial status, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies for Corus Radio. 79 per cent of respondents expect a decline in property values across Canada, and 70 per cent think it is likely that the federal government will run a deficit.
October 04, 2008 -
Bush Cannot Clear 30% in United States
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Roughly one-in-four Americans are satisfied with the performance of their president, according to a review of four recent public opinion polls. In a survey by Gallup released by USA Today, 27 per cent of respondents approve of the way George W. Bush is handling his job, down four points since mid-September.
October 04, 2008
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