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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Polls & Research
Bush Gets Positive Rating In Three Countries
(Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - George W. Bush is seen as a constructive world leader in three countries, according to a 21-nation poll by the BBC World Service, the Program on International Policy Attitudes and GlobeScan. More respondents in the Philippines, India and Poland believe the American president's re-election is positive for peace and security in the world.
In American elections, candidates require 270 votes in the Electoral College to win the White House. On Nov. 2, Republican incumbent Bush earned a second term after securing 286 electoral votes from 31 states.
In Argentina, Brazil, France and Germany, more than 70 per cent of respondents regard Bush in a negative light.
Polling Data
As you may know, George W. Bush has been re-elected as president of the United States. Do you think this is positive or negative for peace and security in the world?
Positive | Negative | |
Argentina | 8% | 79% |
Australia | 31% | 61% |
Brazil | 17% | 78% |
Britain | 29% | 64% |
Canada | 26% | 67% |
Chile | 19% | 62% |
China | 27% | 56% |
France | 13% | 75% |
Germany | 14% | 77% |
India | 62% | 27% |
Indonesia | 21% | 68% |
Italy | 34% | 54% |
Japan | 15% | 39% |
Lebanon | 23% | 64% |
Mexico | 4% | 58% |
Russia | 16% | 39% |
Philippines | 63% | 30% |
Poland | 44% | 27% |
South Africa | 35% | 57% |
South Korea | 36% | 54% |
Turkey | 6% | 82% |
Source: BBC World Service / Program on International Policy Attitudes / GlobeScan
Methodology: Interviews to 21,953 adults in 21 countries, conducted from Nov. 15, 2004 to Jan. 5, 2005. Margins of error range from 2.5 per cent to 4 per cent.
Other poll highlights: Views on Americans, views on committing troops to the coalition effort in Iraq, views on American influence in the world.
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