November 08, 2004

Abstract: (CPOD) Nov. 8, 2004 - Many Italians seem disappointed with George W. Bush's re-election in the United States, according to a poll by Istituto Piepoli. 78 per cent of respondents believe the Republican incumbent's win provoked negative feelings.

(CPOD) Nov. 8, 2004 - Many Italians seem disappointed with George W. Bush's re-election in the United States, according to a poll by Istituto Piepoli. 78 per cent of respondents believe the Republican incumbent's win provoked negative feelings.

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.

Prime minister Silvio Berlusconi committed more than 2,000 soldiers to the U.S. led-coalition effort in Iraq. Italian troops—the third largest contingent in the military operation—are currently participating in peacekeeping duties.

A car bomb killed 18 soldiers in Nasiriya on Nov. 12, 2003, in what is considered the biggest loss of life for Italy's armed forces since World War II.

Polling Data

George W. Bush has won the U.S. presidential election. What are your first impressions?

Negative feelings	78%
Positive feelings	17%
Not sure	5%

Source: Istituto Piepoli
Methodology: Interviews to 501 Italian adults, conducted on Nov. 2, 2004. No margin of error was provided.