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Likud Holds 12-Seat Advantage in Israel

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The rightist Likud party remains the dominant force in the early stages of Israel’s legislative contest, according to a poll by Geocartographia released by Israel Television. A prospective tally shows Likud could win 37 seats in next year’s election, while the governing Kadima would finish second with 25 mandates.
December 02, 2008

Lugo Enjoys High Support in Paraguay

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The new president of Paraguay is highly regarded by most people in the South American country, according to a poll by First Análisis y Estudios published in ABC Color. 60.1 per cent of respondents approve of the way Fernando Lugo has governed so far, while 31.4 per cent disapprove of his tenure.
December 01, 2008

Costa Ricans Reject Open Border with Nicaragua

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Costa Rica reject the notion of opening the border with Nicaragua in order to allow for the free traffic of citizens between the two Central American countries, according to a poll by CID-Gallup. 81 per cent of respondents do not want border officials to stop requesting a passport and a visa on either side.
December 01, 2008

Close Presidential Race Continues in El Salvador

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - There is no clear leader in El Salvador’s presidential race, according to a poll by Consulta Mitofsky released by TCS. 31 per cent of respondents would back Mauricio Funes of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN), while 29.5 per cent would vote for Rodrigo Ávila of the governing conservative Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA).
December 01, 2008

Akufo-Addo Leads Rivals in Ghana

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The candidate from the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) is leading the race for Ghana’s presidency, according to a poll by Primary Research Associates. 50.5 per cent of respondents would vote for Nana Akufo-Addo in this month’s ballot.

December 01, 2008

Belarusians Ponder Electoral Body’s Independence

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Belarus are split in their assessment of the Central Election Committee (CEC), according to a poll by the Independent Institute for Social, Economic and Political Studies (IISEPS). 46.9 per cent of respondents regard the CEC as an impartial agency guided by the rule of law, 31.3 per cent describe it as a pro-government operation, and 19.5 per cent believe it favours certain candidates.
December 01, 2008

Britons Object to More Troops in Afghanistan

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Almost half of adults in Britain are completely against enhancing their military commitment in Afghanistan, according to a poll by YouGov. 46 per cent of respondents say Britain should not send more troops to the war on terrorism under any circumstances, even upon request by United States president-elect Barack Obama.
December 01, 2008

Dutch Hail Obama’s Victory in U.S.

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in the Netherlands received the election of Democratic nominee Barack Obama to the United States presidency with delight, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. 80 per cent of respondents were glad or very glad to see Obama winning the ballot.
December 01, 2008

Social Alliance Leads Rivals in Iceland

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Social Alliance (SF) stands to become the biggest political organization in Iceland, according to a poll by Frettabladid. 33.6 per cent of respondents would support the party in the next election to the Diet.
December 01, 2008

Two Parties Fight for Victory in Ukraine

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two rival factions are dominating the political scene in Ukraine, according to a poll by FOM-Ukraine. 18.3 per cent of respondents would vote for the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc in the next legislative election, while 16.4 per cent would back the Party of Regions (PR).
December 01, 2008

Americans Assess Press Coverage of Election

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most adults in the United States believe their country’s media handled the 2008 presidential race in a proper fashion, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press. 67 per cent of respondents say the press was fair to Barack Obama, and 56 per cent feel the same way about coverage of John McCain.
December 01, 2008

Sarkozy Improves His Standing in France

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More people in France now hold a good opinion of Nicolas Sarkozy’s performance, according to a poll by BVA published in L’Express. 48 per cent of respondents have a positive view of the president’s work, up five points since October.
November 30, 2008

Ruling Civic Party Still Dominates Poland

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Poland’s governing party remains particularly popular, according to a poll by PBS DGA published in Gazeta Wyborcza. 52 per cent of respondents would vote for the Civic Platform (PO) in the next general election, up four points since October.
November 30, 2008

Labour Party Keeps Advantage in Norway

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Norway’s governing party has solidified its lead, according to a poll by TNS Gallup released by TV2. 33.6 per cent of respondents would vote for the Labour Party (DNA) in the next federal election, up 4.4 points since October.
November 30, 2008

Biden Qualified for Presidency, Say Americans

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe their next vice-president is capable of taking over as head of state, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 70 per cent of respondents think Joe Biden is very or somewhat qualified to assume the responsibilities of the presidency.
November 30, 2008

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