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President Sarkozy Gains Points in France
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The popularity of French president Nicolas Sarkozy has improved only slightly, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal de Dimanche. 41 per cent of respondents are satisfied with Sarkozy’s performance, up three points since May.
July 02, 2009
Most Indonesians Will Back Susilo in Election
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono seems set to win this month’s presidential election in Indonesia, according to a poll by the Indonesian Survey Circle. 67.2 per cent of respondents would vote for incumbent Susilo in the ballot, up 4.1 points since May.
July 02, 2009
Turnbull’s Popularity Collapses in Australia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The leader of Australia’s Liberal Party finds himself with much fewer supporters after an accusation that has backfired, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 25 per cent of respondents are satisfied with Malcolm Turnbull’s performance as opposition leader, down 19 points since mid-June.
July 02, 2009
Japanese Cabinet Approval Alarmingly Low
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Seven-in-ten people in Japan have a poor opinion of the current government, according to a poll by Kyodo News. 70.4 per cent of respondents disapprove of the appointed cabinet of prime minister Taro Aso, up 10.2 points since May.
July 02, 2009
Fewer Americans Content with Speaker Pelosi
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The approval rating of House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi has significantly slipped in the United States, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 38 per cent of respondents approve of Pelosi’s performance, down 15 points since April 2007.
July 02, 2009
Swedish Opposition Maintains Upper Hand
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Sweden are inclined to support the opposition alliance of centre-left parties, according to a poll by Novus Opinion published in Svenska Dagbladet. 49.5 per cent of respondents would vote for the Workers’ Party - Social-Democrats (S), the Environmental Party - The Greens (MP), or the Left Party (Vp) in the next election, down two points since November.
July 01, 2009
One-in-Four Filipinos Approve of Arroyo
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few adults in the Philippines are satisfied with their president, according to a poll by Pulse Asia. Only 26 per cent of respondents approve of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s performance.
July 01, 2009
Abbas Improves Standing Among Palestinians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Mahmoud Abbas has increased this year, according to a poll by the Jerusalem Media & Communications Center. 48.2 per cent of respondents in the West Bank and Gaza Strip are satisfied with the way the Palestinian Authority president is performing, up 14.6 points since January.
July 01, 2009
Flag, Armed Forces Make Canadians Proud
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The flag and the armed forces remain key sources of pride for Canadians, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 86 per cent of respondents are very or moderately proud of the Canadian flag, and 84 per cent feel the same way about their armed forces.
July 01, 2009
Americans Ponder Role of Spanish Language
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few adults in the United States believe Spanish should have a more prominent role in their country’s life, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 43 per cent of respondents believe Spanish should be taught as a second language in U.S. primary and high schools, and only 28 per cent would consent to Spanish becoming the country’s second official language.
July 01, 2009
People’s Party is Favourite in Switzerland
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Swiss People’s Party (SVP) is currently the most popular political organization in Switzerland, according to a poll by Isopublic. 23.1 per cent of respondents would vote for the conservative SVP in the next election to the National Council, down 1.1 points since October.
June 30, 2009
Americans Assess How to Fight Climate Change
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The views of adults in the United States on climate change are shifting, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 59 per cent of respondents think the U.S. should take action to curb global warming even if other countries such as China and India do less, down nine points since July 2008.
June 30, 2009
Popularity Hike Continues for Chile’s Bachelet
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Since the beginning of this year, Chilean president Michelle Bachelet has become increasingly popular, according to a poll by Centro de Estudios Públicos (CEP). 67 per cent of respondents approve of Bachelet’s performance, up 23 points since December.
June 30, 2009
Afghans Want Reconciliation with Taliban
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A large majority of people in Afghanistan want the government to make amends with the Taliban, according to a poll by the International Republican Institute. 68 per cent of respondents share this view, while 14 per cent oppose it.
June 30, 2009
Bangladeshis Content with Prime Minister
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Bangladesh are pleased with the leadership of current prime minister Sheikh Hasina Wazeda, according to a poll by the International Republican Institute. 78 per cent of respondents are satisfied with Hasina’s performance.
June 30, 2009