Angus Reid Global Monitor : Polls & Research

In Argentina, Bush Victory Triggers Worries

November 08, 2004
Abstract: (CPOD) Nov. 8, 2004 - The re-election of George W. Bush in the United States is a concern for many people in Argentina, according to a poll by Ricardo Rouvier y Asociados. 49.8 per cent of respondents believe Bush's win will be "more negative" for the South American country.

(CPOD) Nov. 8, 2004 - The re-election of George W. Bush in the United States is a concern for many people in Argentina, according to a poll by Ricardo Rouvier y Asociados. 49.8 per cent of respondents believe Bush's win will be "more negative" for the South American country.

In American elections, candidates require 270 votes in the Electoral College to win the White House. Bush earned a second term after securing 286 electoral votes from 31 states.

Last year, Bush backed Argentine president Néstor Kirchner's efforts to reach a new accord with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the South American country's economic crisis. The deal postpones all debt repayments to multilateral institutions until 2006.

Polling Data

Do you think George W. Bush's re-election will be positive or negative for Argentina?

More positive

7.9%

Just as positive as it is now

10.1%

Just as negative as it is now

24.7%

More negative

49.8%

Source: Ricardo Rouvier y Asociados
Methodology: Interviews to 550 Argentine adults in Buenos Aires, conducted on Nov. 4 and Nov. 5, 2004. Margin of error is 4.2 per cent.