Russia Getting Old: How 30-Million Generation Lives?
(VCIOM) Majority of Russians have great respect for old age. Mostly it is believed that old age starts when you get to 60. But they are very critical of old people’s condition in the country and are annoyed of their government efforts. They want to continue working even after 60.
October 05, 2009
Russians Say Medvedev Acts on Putin’s Orders
A large majority of people in Russia think president Dmitry Medvedev governs under the influence of former president and current prime minister Vladimir Putin, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 67 per cent of respondents say Medvedev conducts policy guided by Putin.
October 09, 2009
WEST EUROPE
Conservatives gain support among key groups since last general election
(Ipsos MORI) Since 2005, the Conservative Party’s share of voting intention among the public as a whole has increased by eight percentage points. However, while the Conservatives have made gains across the board, Ipsos MORI’s analysis shows that they have made some of their best inroads among groups where their support was relatively low in 2005.
October 05, 2009
‘Chris’ Should Remain in Christmas
(ComRes) The results of a poll of over a thousand adults, published today by Theos, reveal that the overwhelming majority of people in Britain want to keep Christ in Christmas. Over eight in ten disagreed with the statement that 'Christmas should be re-named to reflect our multi-cultural society'.
October 05, 2009
Dutch Back PM Balkenende as EU President
(TNS Nipo) Most people in the Netherlands would support current head of government Jan Peter Balkenende becoming president of the European Council, according to a poll by TNS Nipo. 58 per cent of respondents share this opinion, while 37 per cent are opposed.
October 09, 2009
Crisis Hurts Financial Institutions' Credibility in Europe
(Gallup) Confidence in financial institutions fell significantly in 10 of 12 European countries Gallup surveyed between 2006 and 2008, prior to the global economic collapse, and again after the downturn last fall. The biggest declines were seen in Ireland, Romania, the United Kingdom, and Portugal. Only in Italy did confidence in banks and other financial organizations improve in 2009, compared with polling conducted prior to the onset of the global recession.
October 06, 2009
NORTH AMERICA
Obama’s Nobel Prize: Public Opinion Context
(Gallup) The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to President Barack Obama comes at a time when Americans give Obama slightly below-average job approval ratings overall, and a 53% rating for his handling of foreign affairs.
October 09, 2009
Public Supports Military Action Against Iran to Prevent Nuclear Weapons
(Pew Research Center) The public approves of direct negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, although most Americans are not hopeful the talks will succeed. And a strong majority (61%) says that it is more important to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, even if it means taking military action.
October 06, 2009
Americans Divided on Sending More Troops to Afghanistan
(Gallup) As the debate intensifies over the next steps for the United States in the war in Afghanistan, a new poll finds Americans about evenly divided over whether the U.S. should increase its troop presence there. Forty-eight percent say they would favor a decision by President Obama to send more troops, while 45% would oppose it. Two weeks ago, the public leaned against a troop increase.
October 08, 2009
In U.S., Opposition to Healthcare Legislation Drops Modestly
(Gallup) Americans' views on healthcare legislation have shifted modestly over the past three weeks, with a slight plurality (40%) now supporting the passage of a new healthcare bill, and with fewer (36%) saying they oppose a new bill. When the leanings of those without an opinion are taken into account, 51% of Americans favor or lean toward favoring a bill, while 41% oppose it or lean toward opposition -- a more sizeable gap in favor than three weeks ago.
October 05, 2009
Mixed Views of Economic Policies and Health Care Reform Persist
(Pew) Public opinion is conflicted regarding the two major domestic issues of the day -- the economy and health care reform. On the economy, most Americans remain optimistic that Barack Obama's policies will help, but the public expresses mixed views of the steps he has taken so far and sees no clear signs of recovery at this point.
October 08, 2009
Key Health Care Proposals Get Bipartisan Public Support Despite Debate's Increased Political Polarization
(worldpublicopinion.org) A poll of WPO show a complex portrait of how Americans view health care reform and the policy debate surrounding this polarizing issue.
October 08, 2009
Americans Least Happy in Their 50s and Late 80s
(Gallup) Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index interviews conducted in 2008 and 2009 shows that happiness is highest among Americans who are in their early adulthood. Happiness drops among Americans in their 30s and 40s, and -- in particular -- among those in their 50s; it is higher among Americans in their 60s, drops among Americans in their late 70s and 80s, and then rises again among those older than 90.
October 05, 2009
LATIN AMERICA
Serra Keeps Lead but Loses Momentum in Brazil
(Instituto Sensus) The conservative candidate in Brazil’s race for the presidency is losing popularity, according to a poll by Instituto Sensus. 39.5 per cent of respondents would vote for Sao Paulo governor Jose Serra of the opposition Brazilian Party of Social Democracy (PSDB) in next year’s election, down 6.2 points since March.
October 07, 2009
Costa Ricans Endorse Plan to Reduce Pollution
(CID Gallup) A large majority of people in Costa Rica support a proposal enacted in San José, the capital city, which prohibits every car from being on the road one day a week, according to a poll by CID Gallup. 72 per cent of respondents support this new regulation a lot, and an additional 10 per cent support it moderately.
October 06, 2009
AUSTRALASIA
Australians Agree with Beazley, Nelson Appointments
(Essential Research) Many people in Australia approve of recent appointments to two important embassies, according to a poll by Essential Research. 54 per cent of respondents agree with former Australian Labor Party (ALP) leader Kim Beazley becoming ambassador to the United States.
October 06, 2009
Global Poll
Muslims Integrated, Europeans Themselves Isolated[1]
(Gallup Coexist Index) Gallup Coexist Index finds that the general public in France, Germany and UK is more likely than its respective Muslim population to be classified as isolated. Americans and Canadians tops the list of integrated publics while in Asia Afghanistan and Israel has the highest number of isolated.
[1] http://www.muslimwestfacts.com/mwf/118249/Gallup-Coexist-Index-2009.aspx
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