Nancy Reagan Rated Best First Lady
Hillary Clinton takes second place followed by Michelle Obama in third.
Hillary Clinton takes second place followed by Michelle Obama in third.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – The possibility of a new war in the Korean Peninsula is a concern for many Americans, but following the recent military interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan, the public is not particularly supportive of a new "regime change" operation.
Current First Lady Michelle Obama is highly popular, especially among women.
Two-in-five disagree with appointing Hillary Rodham Clinton to replace the departing John Paul Stevens, including 73% of Republicans.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – A large proportion of adults in Israel would reject a prospective demand by U.S. president Barack Obama, according to a poll by Maagar Mochot. 70 per cent of respondents think Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu should not freeze construction in Jerusalem for an unlimited period of time.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – People in Canada reject the possibility of extending the country’s military commitment in Afghanistan beyond the current timetable, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 79 per cent of respondents oppose Canadian troops taking part in a combat mission after 2011.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – The popularity of Canadian opposition leader Michael Ignatieff remains extremely low, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 16 per cent of respondents approve of the Liberal Party leader, down three points since February.
Respondents would welcome other arrangements to support Afghanistan, such as work related to training and development.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Israel’s opposition Kadima party is ahead of the governing Likud, according to a poll by the Dahaf Institute published in Yediot Ahronot. A prospective tally of seats shows that Kadima would secure 32 seats in the Knesset, followed by Likud with 29.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Many people in Israel are in favour of their prime minister’s decision to carry on with construction in Jerusalem, according to a poll by Maagar Mochot. 62 per cent of respondents support the actions of Benjamin Netanyahu.