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García Edges Closer to 30% Mark in Peru
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Alan García increased in Peru, according to a poll by Ipsos, Apoyo, Opinión y Mercado published in El Comercio. 29 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s performance, up three points since February.
March 17, 2010
Just Over a Third of French Trust Sarkozy
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer adults in France hold a positive opinion of Nicolas Sarkozy, according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 36 per cent of respondents have confidence in their president to face the country’s problems, down four points since February.
March 16, 2010
Aquino Leads, Estrada Gains in the Philippines
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III is the most popular presidential contender in the Philippines, according to a poll by Pulse Asia. 36 per cent of respondents would vote for Aquino of the Liberal Party (PLP) in the May ballot, down one point since January.
March 16, 2010
Graham is Lowest Rated Premier in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Shawn Graham is the least popular head of government across nine Canadian provinces, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. Only 15 per cent of respondents in New Brunswick approve of their premier’s performance, down five points since November.
March 16, 2010
Croatians Clearly Satisfied with Josipovic
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Croatia hold positive views on their new president, according to a poll by Gfk. 68 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the performance of Ivo Josipovic.
March 16, 2010
Labour Party Takes Top Spot in the Netherlands
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Dutch Labour Party (PvdA) has become the most popular political organization in the Netherlands, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. A prospective tally shows that the PvdA would secure 27 seats in this year’s election.
March 16, 2010
Chileans Expect a Good Piñera Government
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Chile have high expectations for their new government, according to a poll by Adimark Gfk. 59 per cent of respondents expect the country to do well under new president Sebastián Piñera.
March 15, 2010
Medvedev, Putin Early Favourites in Russia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Russia’s two main political leaders are also the top presidential contenders at this point, according to a poll by Bashkirova & Partners. 34 per cent of respondents would vote for current prime minister Vladimir Putin, while 26 per cent would support incumbent president Dmitry Medvedev.
March 15, 2010
National Remains Ahead of Labour in New Zealand
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing National party holds a sizeable advantage over its rivals in New Zealand, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 53.5 per cent of respondents would vote for the National in the next legislative election.
March 15, 2010
Socialists Lead by Five Points in Portugal
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Socialist Party (PS) now has a smaller advantage over the opposition Social Democratic Party (PSD) in Portugal, according to a poll by Marktest released by Diario de Noticias and TSF. 35.9 per cent of respondents would back the PS in the next election, while 30.9 per cent would back the PSD.
March 15, 2010
Almost Half of Japanese Disapprove of Cabinet
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Japan’s cabinet continues to lose public support just six months after taking office, according to a poll by Kyodo News. 49 per cent of respondents disapprove of the government led by Yukio Hatoyama, up 15 points since December.
March 15, 2010
Swedes Want Senior Monarch to Stay Put
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few people in Sweden believe the current monarch should abdicate after he turns 65, according to a poll by Synovate published in Dagens Nyheter. 62 per cent of respondents want King Carl XVI Gustaf to stay on.
March 14, 2010
Calderón Drops Below 50% Mark in Mexico
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Felipe Calderón has fallen markedly in Mexico, according to a poll by GEA-ISA. 45 per cent of respondents approved of their president’s performance, down seven points since November.
March 14, 2010
Americans Split on Placing Reagan on $50 Bill
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A proposal to place Ronald Reagan’s likeness on all $50 bills has divided views in the United States, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 41 per cent of respondents support the idea, while 39 per cent oppose it.
March 14, 2010
Tories Maintain Lead Over Labour in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The opposition Conservative Party keeps a comfortable lead in Britain, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 39 per cent of respondents would support the Tories in this year’s general election, down one point since mid-February.
March 13, 2010