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Angus Reid Global Monitor
Polls & Research
Our latest polls from this past week.
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Dutch Governing CDA Has Comfortable Lead
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Netherland’s Christian-Democratic Appeal (CDA) continues to have strong popular support, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. A prospective tally of the results of the next election shows that the ruling party would win 33 seats in the national legislature, unchanged since mid-August.
September 03, 2008 -
Ruling ALP Ahead by 12 Points in Australia
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Australia’s governing party has a solid lead over the official opposition, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for the Australian Labor Party (ALP) in the next election to the House of Representatives, down two points since early August.
September 03, 2008 -
Livelihood is Key for Hong Kong Voters
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Hong Kong want candidates for the legislature to address issues such as housing, education, medical services, environment, and public order, according to a poll by the Hong Kong University Public Opinion Programme. 86.9 per cent of respondents say that it is important that candidates to the Legislative Council focus on livelihood policies.
September 03, 2008 -
Half of Canadians Decry Conservative Flyers
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Canadians were not amused by a series of flyers recently sent by Conservative party legislators, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies released by the Toronto Star. 49 per cent of respondents believe the mail-outs are inadmissible because they are campaign material, while 27 per cent believe the flyers are acceptable and meant to inform constituents about the government’s policies.
September 03, 2008 -
Americans Call for Action on High Oil Prices
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the United States want the government to take specific action to deal with rising fuel prices, according to a poll by TNS, ABC News, Stanford University and Planet Green. 78 per cent of respondents think the government should implement stricter fuel efficiency standards for cars.
September 03, 2008 -
Americans Clearly Disheartened with U.S. Congress
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few adults in the United States hold a positive opinion of their federal lawmakers, according to a review of five recent public opinion polls. In a survey by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News, only 20 per cent of respondents approve of the job Congress is doing.
September 02, 2008 -
Pennsylvania: Obama 48%, McCain 43%
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama holds the upper hand in Pennsylvania, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation. 48 per cent of respondents in the Keystone State would support the Illinois senator in this year’s United States presidential election, while 43 per cent would back Arizona senator John McCain.
September 02, 2008 -
New Mexico: Obama 53%, McCain 40%
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama is ahead of Republican John McCain in New Mexico, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation. 53 per cent of respondents would vote for the Arizona senator in this year’s United States presidential election, while 40 per cent would back the Illinois senator.
September 02, 2008 -
Colorado: McCain 47%, Obama 46%
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Republican John McCain is virtually tied with Democrat Barack Obama in the Centennial State, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation. 47 per cent of respondents in Colorado would vote for the Arizona senator in this year’s United States presidential election, while 46 per cent would support the Illinois senator.
September 02, 2008 -
Health Care is Key Issue for Canadian Voters
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The country’s medical services remain a key concern for Canadians, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies released by the Toronto Star. 79 per cent of respondents say health care will be very important when they decide which party to support in the next federal election.
September 02, 2008 -
Britons Favour Windfall Tax for Oil Companies
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A large majority of people in Britain are in favour of introducing a new tax on the revenues of oil and energy companies, according to a poll by YouGov. 68 per cent of respondents agree with the proposal.
September 02, 2008 -
Paris Mayor Favoured to Run French Socialists
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in France would like Paris mayor Bertrand Delanoë to become the next leader of the Socialist Party (PS), according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 27 per cent of respondents pick Delanoë as the best candidate to take the job.
September 02, 2008 -
Russians Evidently Urge for Better Health Care
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Russia have a poor opinion of their medical services, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 62 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with the public health care system, and an additional 73 per cent think it is not possible to get good medical care in Russia.
September 02, 2008 -
Two Parties Tied Ahead of Slovenian Ballot
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two political parties in Slovenia are even, according to a poll by Ninamedia. 23.3 per cent of respondents would vote for the Social Democracy (SD) party in this month’s legislative election, while 23.3 per cent would support the Social Democratic Party of Slovenia (SDS).
September 02, 2008 -
Cristina Kirchner Bounces Back in Argentina
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The popularity of Argentinean president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has significantly improved since the beginning of the summer, according to a poll by Poliarquía Consultores. 29 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of Fernández de Kirchner, up nine points since June.
September 02, 2008
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