Zone 3- Euro-Americas Summary, Week # 129

EUROPE

EAST EUROPE

United Russia Keeps Dominating the Political Scene (Click for Details)

No other political party matches the popularity of the governing United Russia (YR) in the country, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 55 % of respondents would vote for United Russia in the next election to the State Duma.

July 24, 2010

Domestic Politics » Political Parties

Russians Vehemently Oppose Nuclear Disarmament (Click for Details)

Over the past two decades, people in Russia have become averse to the pursuit of nuclear disarmament, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. Only 19 % of respondents want to discard all nuclear arms in the country, down 29 points since 1991.

July 18, 2010

Foreign Affairs & Security » Energy/ Nuclear issues

VV Chairman John is Most Popular Czech Leader (Click for Details)

Radek John, chairman of the Public Affairs (VV) party, is the best ranked politician in the Czech Republic, according to a poll by STEM. 62 % of respondents approve of his performance.

July 19, 2010

Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings

WEST EUROPE

The Economy Remains Britain’s Chief Concern, Though Concern About Unemployment Increases (Click for Details)

Ipsos MORI's July Issues Index shows that the economy remains the public’s most important issue facing Britain by some margin. Similarly to last month, around two-thirds (63%) feel that it is among the most important issues facing the country; 44% see it as the single most important issue, and 19% feel that it is among the most important issues. Those in Scotland (79%), the Midlands (68%), and those in the South East (68%) are more likely to mention it than those in Wales, (56%), the north of England (54%) and London (53%)

Economy » Perceptions on Performance/ Well-Being

Britons Call for Changes to National Health Care (Click for Details)

Many adults in Britain believe the National Health Service (NHS) could be better than it currently is, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 58 % of respondents think there are some good things in the NHS, but many changes are required.

July 21, 2010

Society » Health

AMERICAS

NORTH AMERICA

Government Economic Policies Seen as Boon for Banks and Big Business, Not Middle Class or Poor (Click for Details)

The public sees clear winners and losers from the economic policies the government has implemented since the recession of 2008. Most Americans say these policies have helped large banks, large corporations and the wealthy, while providing little or no help for the poor, the middle class or small businesses. Pew Research center

July 19, 2010

Economy » Perceptions on Performance/ Well-Being

Obama Averages 47.3% Approval in Sixth Quarter (Click for Details)

President Obama averaged 47.3% job approval during his sixth quarter in office, spanning April 20-July 19 -- his lowest quarterly average to date. Americans' approval of Obama has declined at least slightly in each quarter of his presidency. Gallup USA

July 20, 2010

Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings

Lost Income, Lost Friends -- and Loss of Self-Respect (Click for Details)

Long-term unemployment takes a much deeper toll than short-term unemployment on a person's finances, emotional well-being and career prospects, according to a new Pew Research Center survey that explores the attitudes and experiences of workers who have lost jobs during Americas Great Recession.

July 22, 2010

Economy » Employment Issues

Democrats Jump Into Six-Point Lead on Generic Ballot (Click for Details)

In the same week the U.S. Senate passed a major financial reform bill touted as reining in Wall Street, Democrats pulled ahead of Republicans, 49% to 43%, in voters' generic ballot preferences for the 2010 congressional elections. Gallup USA

July 19, 2010

Domestic Politics » Political Parties

Congress Ranks Last in Confidence in Institutions (Click for Details)

Gallup's 2010 Confidence in Institutions poll finds Congress ranking dead last out of the 16 institutions rated this year. Eleven % of Americans say they have "a great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in Congress, down from 17% in 2009 and a %age point lower than the previous low for Congress, recorded in 2008.

July 22, 2010

Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings

Bill Clinton More Popular Than Barack Obama (Click for Details)

Former President Bill Clinton is currently more well-liked by Americans than both of his successors. Sixty-one % view him favorably, compared with 52% for President Barack Obama and 45% for former President George W. Bush. Gallup USA

July 21, 2010

Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings

Americans' Confidence in Banks Not Improving (Click for Details)

The %age of Americans saying they have a "great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in U.S. banks is at 23% this year -- essentially unchanged from 22% last year, and far below the pre-recession level of 41% in June 2007. Gallup USA

July 23, 2010

Economy » Financial systems & Institutions

Michelle Obama Outshines All Others in Favorability Poll (Click for Details)

America’s First lady Michelle Obama's favorability rating among Americans tops that of several major political players who have called or might someday seek to call the White House home -- including her husband and his two predecessors, former first lady Hillary Clinton, three vice presidents, and a number of potential Republican presidential hopefuls. Gallup USA

July 22, 2010

Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings

Americans Blame Mexico for Growth of Drug Trade (Click for Details)

Half of people in the United States believe that Mexico is mostly to blame for the massive drug market involving the two countries, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 49 % of respondents say Mexico is at fault for allowing the drug cartels to grow and flourish.

July 23, 2010

Society » Social Problems

Half of Americans Would Deport All Illegal Residents (Click for Details)

More people in the United States are expressing support for deporting all illegal immigrants currently working in the country, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 50 % of respondents share this opinion, up eight points since May.

July 18, 2010

Society » Immigration/Refugees

One-in-Six Americans Would Ban Abortion (Click for Details)

Almost half of adults in the United States consent to pregnancy termination in specific cases, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 46 % of respondents think abortion should be legal only under certain circumstances.

July 21, 2010

Society » Morality, Values & Customs

Society » Family

Canadians Ponder Future of Governor General (Click for Details)

People in Canada hold differing views on the existence of a Governor General in the country, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 33 % of respondents would keep the appointed position, 22 % would prefer to elect the Governor General, and 31 % believe the position should be abolished.

July 22, 2010

Domestic Politics » Governance

Canadians Think Oka Clashes Could Happen Again (Click for Details)

A large majority of Canadians think there could be another clash between an Aboriginal group and the police, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 79 % of respondents think a crisis similar to the one that took place in Oka in 1990 is likely to happen again.

July 24, 2010

Society » Ethnicity

LATIN AMERICA

Half of Brazilians Reject Adoption by Gay Couples (Click for Details)

Half of people in Brazil oppose allowing gay couples to adopt children, according to a poll by Datafolha published in Folha de Sao Paulo. 51 % of respondents share this opinion, while 39 % disagree.

July 22, 2010

Society » Morality, Values & Customs

Society » Family

Lula Soars to New Approval High in Brazil (Click for Details)

Brazilians are growing fonder of their president as his second term winds down, according to a poll by Datafolha published in Folha de Sao Paulo. 78 % of respondents rate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s performance as very good or good, up three points since May.

July 19, 2010

Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings

AUSTRALASIA

National Up, Labour Falls Back in New Zealand (Click for Details)

New Zealand’s governing party has gained strength and is widening the gap with the opposition, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 53 % of respondents would vote for the conservative National party in the next election to the House of Representatives, up 2.5 points since mid-June.

July 23, 2010

Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings

New Zealanders Split on Emissions Trading Scheme (Click for Details)

People in New Zealand are divided about the country’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), according to a poll by Research New Zealand. 49 % of respondents are in favour of the ETS, while 44 % oppose it.

July 18, 2010

Society » Environment/ Disasters

Many Australians See Gillard as Similar to Rudd (Click for Details)

Almost half of people in Australia say the change in the leadership of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) will not make any difference, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 47 % of respondents say new leader Julia Gillard will be about the same as her predecessor and former prime minister, Kevin Rudd.

July 22, 2010

Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings

GLOBAL/MULTI-COUNTRY POLLS

Canadians Want More Action on the Environment (Click for Details)

Many adults in Canada believe their federal administration is not dealing properly with environment, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 66 % of respondents think the government is paying too little attention to this issue.

July 20, 2010

Society » Environment/ Disasters

Britons and Canadians Side with Evolution, Not Americans (Click for Details)

Many people in Britain and Canada believe in the theory of evolution, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 68 % of Britons—and 61 % of Canadians—believe human beings evolved from less advanced life forms over millions of years.

July 19, 2010 §

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