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Angus Reid Global Monitor
Polls & Research
Our latest polls from this past week.
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Virginia: McCain 48%, Obama 45%
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Republican John McCain leads Democrat Barack Obama in the Old Dominion State, according to a poll by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research Inc. 48 per cent of respondents in Virginia would vote for the Arizona senator in this year’s United States presidential election, while 45 per cent would vote for the Illinois senator.
October 05, 2008 -
Torrijos Has Small Rebound in Panama
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Support for Panamanian president Martín Torrijos increased last month, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira released by TVN Noticias and Panamá América. 53.3 per cent of respondents rate the head of state’s performance as excellent or good, up 3.5 points since August.
October 05, 2008 -
Harper, Dion Won Debates for Canadians
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Conservative leader Stephen Harper and Liberal leader Stéphane Dion are regarded as the winners of the two televised debates in the Canadian federal electoral campaign, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies released by the Toronto Star.
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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