Thursday, May 31, 2007
Bloomberg Would Cost Giuliani New Jersey & Possibly Connecticut
New York 2008 Presidential Election
| Hillary Rodham Clinton (D) | 50% |
| Rudy Giuliani (R) | 29% |
| Michael Bloomberg (I) | 15% |
New Jersey 2008 Presidential Election
| Hillary Rodham Clinton (D) | 42% |
| Rudy Giuliani (R) | 39% |
| Michael Bloomberg (I) | 13% |
Connecticut 2008 Presidential Election
| Rudy Giuliani (R) | 40% |
| Hillary Rodham Clinton (D) | 40% |
| Michael Bloomberg (I) | 9% |
Source: Rasmussen Reports
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 500 likely New Jersey voters, conducted on May 19, 2007. Telephone interviews with 500 likely New York voters, conducted on May 20, 2007. Telephone interviews with 500 likely Connecticut voters, conducted on May 20, 2007. Margin of error is 4 per cent.
Finland: Conservatives Ahead in Poll
What party would you support in Finland’s next general election?
| National Rally (KOK) | 24.1% |
| Finnish Centre Party (KESK) | 23.0% |
| Social Democratic Party (SDP) | 20.7% |
| Green League (VIHR) | 9.4% |
| Left Wing League (VAS) | 8.2% |
| Christian-Democrats (KD) | 4.5% |
| True Finns (PERUSS) | 4.5% |
| Swedish People’s Party (RKP) | 4.4% |
Source: Taloustutkimus / YLE Radio News
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 2,000 Finns, conducted in April 2007. Margin of error is 2 per cent.
Italians Understand Threat of Illegal Aliens Better Than Americans
Concerning illegal immigrants, which one of the following actions should your country take?
| USA | FRA | GER | BRI | ITA | |
| Expel all illegal immigrants | 46% | 34% | 54% | 59% | 60% |
| Allow illegal immigrants with children | 6% | 19% | 14% | 6% | 10% |
| Grant an amnesty to all illegal | 15% | 13% | 6% | 10% | 8% |
| None of the above | 3% | 9% | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| Something else | 23% | 19% | 15% | 12% | 11% |
| No opinion | 7% | 7% | 6% | 7% | 5% |
Source: Harris Interactive / Financial Times
Methodology: Online interviews with 6,520 adults in Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United States, conducted from May 2 to May 14, 2007. Margin of error for individual countries is 3 per cent.
Georgia: Election Fraud Not as Easy as it Once Was
Anyway, if you live in Georgia, congratulations. You are finally tackling one of the major problems in this country.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
3 Illegal Aliens Arrested in Virginia Cocaine Bust
Germany: Conservative Coalition Leads by 7 pts.
What party would you vote for in the next federal election?
| May 15 | May 10 | May 2 | |
| Christian-Democratic Union | 37% | 36% | 37% |
| Social Democratic Party (SPD) | 30% | 31% | 31% |
| Green Party (Grune) | 11% | 11% | 11% |
| Free Democratic Party (FDP) | 9% | 10% | 10% |
| Left Party (Linke) | 9% | 8% | 8% |
Source: Infratest-Dimap
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,500 German voters, conducted on May 14 and May 15, 2007. Margin of error is 3.1 per cent.
New Zealand: National Party Has Huge Lead
What party would you vote for in the next general election?
| | May 2007 | Apr. 2007 | Mar. 2007 |
| National | 56% | 49% | 46% |
| Labour | 31% | 39% | 37% |
| Green | 6% | 6% | 7% |
| Maori Party | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| New Zealand First | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| United Future | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| ACT | -- | 1% | 2% |
Source: Colmar Brunton / One News
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,000 New Zealand voters, conducted from May 14 to May 17, 2007. Margin of error is 3.1 per cent.
Argentina: Kirchner Popular
How would you rate the tenure of Néstor Kirchner?
| Good | 58% |
| Average | 34% |
| Bad | 8% |
How would you rate your current situation now compared to 2003?
| It is better | 53% |
| It is the same | 33% |
| It is worse | 14% |
Source: Opinión Pública, Servicios y Mercados (OPSM)
Methodology: Face-to-face interviews to 1,100 Argentine adults, conducted in May 2007. No margin of error was provided.
USA: Gas Price Worries Fade
Have recent price increases in gasoline caused any financial hardship for you or others in your household, or not? If Yes: Has that been a serious hardship, or not serious?
| May 2007 | Apr. 2007 | Jul. 2006 | |
| Yes, serious | 27% | 36% | 29% |
| Yes, not serious | 30% | 31% | 30% |
| No | 42% | 33% | 39% |
Source: ICR / Washington Post / ABC News
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,000 American adults, conducted from May 17 to May 21, 2007. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
41% of Canadians Want 'Truly' Conservative Party
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? - No current federal political party truly represents conservatism in Canada.
| Agree | 41% |
| Disagree | 27% |
| Not sure | 31% |
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? - The now-defunct Reform party / Canadian Alliance had a positive impact on the federal political landscape.
| Agree | 22% |
| Disagree | 39% |
| Not sure | 38% |
Now thinking of the federal Conservative party of Canada, which of its two predecessors does it most closely resemble now?
| The Reform party / Canadian Alliance | 26% |
| The Progressive Conservative party | 20% |
| Neither; it is a distinct political entity | 22% |
| Not sure | 33% |
Source: Angus Reid Strategies
Methodology: Online interviews with 1,097 Canadian adults, conducted on May 22 and May 23, 2007. Margin of error is 3.0 per cent.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
France: Sarkozy & Fillon Start Off Popular
Do you have a favourable or unfavourable opinion of Nicolas Sarkozy’s performance as president?
| Favourable | 64% |
| Unfavourable | 24% |
| Not sure | 12% |
Do you have a favourable or unfavourable opinion of François Fillon’s performance as prime minister?
| Favourable | 60% |
| Unfavourable | 24% |
| Not sure | 16% |
Source: Ipsos / Le Point
Methodology: Interviews with 968 French registered voters, conducted on May 19, 2007. No margin of error was provided.
Czech Republic: Civic Democratic Party up by 6 pts.
What party list would you vote for in the next parliamentary election?
| May 2007 | Apr. 2007 | Mar. 2007 | |
| Civic Democratic Party (ODS) | 35.0% | 35.0% | 34.5% |
| Czech Social Democratic Party (CSSD) | 29.0% | 29.0% | 29.0% |
| Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSCM) | 15.5% | 14.0% | 15.0% |
| Christian and Democratic Union - | 9.5% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Green Party (SZ) | 9.0% | 10.5% | 9.0% |
Source: CVVM
Methodology: Interviews with 1,132 Czech voters, conducted from May 5 to May 14, 2007. No margin of error was provided.
South Africa: Crime Increase
Would you say the level of criminal activity in South Africa has increased, stayed the same, or decreased over the past year?
| Increased | 75% |
| Stayed the same | 16% |
| Decreased | 9% |
Source: ACNielsen
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 2,457 Urban South African adults, conducted in April 2007. Margin of error is 1.3 per cent.
Conservatives Lead Labour by 8 pts.
| May 2007 | Apr. 2007 | Mar. 2007 | |
| Conservative | 38% | 40% | 43% |
| Labour | 30% | 28% | 28% |
| Liberal Democrat | 20% | 20% | 18% |
| Other | 12% | 12% | 11% |
Source: ICM Research / The Guardian
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,003 British adults, conducted from May 18 to May 20, 2007. No margin of error was provided.
Democrat Congress Negative Ratings the Same as Bush's
a) Do you approve or disapprove of the way Congress is handling its job?
| May 23 | Apr. 12 | Mar. 11 | |
| Approve | 35% | 34% | 31% |
| Disapprove | 52% | 54% | 53% |
Source: CBS News / New York Times
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,125 American adults, conducted from May 18 to May 23, 2007. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
b) Do you approve or disapprove of the way Congress is handling its job?
| May 20 | Apr. 30 | Apr. 1 | |
| Approve | 31% | 38% | 37% |
| Disapprove | 61% | 54% | 52% |
Source: Financial Dynamics / Diageo/Hotline
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 800 registered American voters, conducted from Mat 16 to May 20, 2006. Margin of error is 3.4 per cent.
c) How do you rate the way that Congress is doing its job?
| May 2007 | Mar. 2007 | |
| Excellent | 3% | 3% |
| Good | 23% | 17% |
| Fair | 30% | 41% |
| Poor | 43% | 38% |
Source: Rasmussen Reports
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 800 likely American voters, conducted on May 14 and May 15, 2007. Margin of error is 4 per cent.
Monday, May 28, 2007
Palestinian Public Supports Truce With Israel
| Support | 62.3% |
| Oppose | 31.8% |
Source: An-Najah National University
Methodology: Interviews with 1,361 Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, conducted from May 17 to May 19, 2007. Margin of error is 2 percent
Hungary: Fidesz Most Popular Party
Which party would you vote for in the next legislative election?
| May 2007 | Mar. 2007 | Feb. 2007 | |
| Hungarian Citizens Party (Fidesz) | 31% | 30% | 26% |
| Hungarian Socialist Party (MSZP) | 19% | 19% | 20% |
| Hungarian Democratic Forum (MDF) | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Alliance of Free Democrats (SZDSZ) | 3% | 3% | 2% |
Source: Tarki
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,000 Hungarian voters, conducted from May 7 to May 14, 2007. Margin of error is 3.1 per cent.
France: Conservative UMP Gains Popularity
Which of these parties’ candidates would you support in the National Assembly election?
| May 22 | May 7 | |
| Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) | 42% | 35% |
| Socialist Party (PS), Left Radical Party (PRG) | 30% | 30% |
| Democratic Movement (MD) | 9% | 9% |
| National Front (FN) | 5% | 8% |
| Workers’ Struggle (LO) or | 4.5% | 5% |
| The Greens (Les Verts) | 3.5% | 6% |
| French Communist Party (PCF) | 3% | 3% |
| Other right parties | 3% | 4% |
Source: BVA / Orange
Methodology: Interviews with 865 registered French voters, conducted on May 21 and May 22, 2007. No margin of error was provided.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Peruvians Like America
Imagine that, a people who are not too jealous to admit they like us. This shows the Peruvians have a strong self-image, unlike the Western-Europeans, who have such a feeling of inferiority that they prefer terrorists to us in many polls that are taken in that decaying continent. Peruvians even picked us over Spain even though they wouldn't have to learn a new language to live there.
If you had a chance to live anywhere in the world, which country would you choose?
United States
28%
Spain
27%
Italy
10%
Japan
6%
Brazil
6%
Canada
3%
Which country do you admire the most?
United States
27%
Japan
13%
Spain
10%
Italy
5%
Brazil
5%
Cuba
4%
Source: Apoyo / El Comercio
Methodology: Interviews with 1,038 Peruvian adults, conducted on May 17 and May 18, 2007. Margin of error is 2.5 per cent.
French Like Prime Minister Fillon
Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the nomination of François Fillon as prime minister?
| Satisfied | 60% |
| Dissatisfied | 28% |
Source: TNS-Sofres / Unilog
Methodology: Face-to-face interviews with 1,000 French adults, conducted on May 18 and May 19, 2007. No margin of error was provided.
Israel: Netanyahu Favored to be Next Prime Minister
Which of these candidates would you prefer as prime minister—Benjamin Netanyahu or Ami Ayalon?
| Benjamin Netanyahu | 35% |
| Ami Ayalon | 31% |
| Neither / Other | 34% |
Which of these candidates would you prefer as prime minister—Benjamin Netanyahu or Ehud Barak?
| Benjamin Netanyahu | 36% |
| Ehud Barak | 17% |
| Neither / Other | 47% |
Source: Maagar Mochot
Methodology: Interviews with 508 Israeli adults, conducted in May 2007. Margin of error is 4.7 per cent.
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Voter Fraud: 2,600 Dead People Caught Voting in New York
Bet all of them are Democrats. Only they seem to have this magic power of Voting-While-Dead.
Obama Keeps Delaying Hillary's Coronation
If the 2008 Democratic primary for president were being held today, and the candidates were (the following), for whom would you vote?
| May 2007 | Mar. 2007 | Feb. 2007 | |
| Hillary Rodham Clinton | 39% | 32% | 33% |
| Barack Obama | 24% | 22% | 25% |
| John Edwards | 11% | 13% | 12% |
| Bill Richardson | 2% | 2% | 5% |
| Joe Biden | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Dennis Kucinich | 1% | 1% | -- |
| Wesley Clark | -- | -- | 1% |
| Other | 3% | -- | 3% |
| Not sure | 17% | 24% | 20% |
Source: Zogby International
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 411 likely Democratic voters, conducted from May 17 to May 20, 2007. Margin of error is 4.8 per cent.
Americans Oppose Illegal-Alien Amnesty Scheme
From what you know about the agreement, do you favour or oppose the immigration reform proposal agreed to last week?
| Favour | 26% |
| Oppose | 48% |
| Not sure | 26% |
How important is it to improve border enforcement and reduce illegal immigration?
| Very important | 72% |
| Somewhat important | 16% |
| Not very important | 8% |
| Not at all important | 2% |
Source: Rasmussen Reports
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 800 likely American voters, conducted on May 21 and May 22, 2007. Margin of error is 4 per cent.
Ukrainian Fears for the Future
Which consequences of the current political conflict are you afraid of the most?
(Several answers allowed)
| Violence, disorder, bloodshed | 57.0% |
| Anarchy in the country | 44.4% |
| Price increase, more expensive life | 36.9% |
| Pension and salary payment delays | 30.8% |
| Division of Ukraine into separate states | 22.6% |
| Dictatorship | 21.9% |
| Irregularities in systems (water, gas, electricity etc.) | 18.6% |
| International isolation of Ukraine | 9.7% |
| Other | 0.5% |
| Hard to answer | 6.6% |
Source: Kiev Gorshenin Institute of Management Issues
Methodology: Interviews with 2,006 Ukrainian adults, conducted from Apr. 16 to Apr. 30, 2007. Margin of error is 2.2 per cent.
Germany: Conservatives Lead by 11 pts.
What party would you support in Germany’s next federal election?
| | May 18 | May 4 | Apr. 5 |
| Christian-Democratic Union | 38% | 37% | 36% |
| Social Democratic Party (SPD) | 27% | 26% | 26% |
| Free Democratic Party (FDP) | 10% | 12% | 11% |
| Green Party (Grune) | 10% | 10% | 11% |
| Left Party (Linke) | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Source: Forsa / Stern / RTL
Methodology: Interviews with 2,002 German adults, conducted from May 14 to May 18, 2007. Margin of error is 2.5 per cent.
France: Conservatives Likely to Win Upcoming Election
Which party’s candidate would you vote for in the legislative election?
| Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) | 40% |
| Socialist Party (PS), Left Radical Party (PRG) | 28% |
| Democratic Movement (MD) | 15% |
| The Greens (Les Verts) | 4% |
| National Front (FN) | 3.5% |
| French Communist Party (PCF) | 3.5% |
| Workers’ Struggle (LO) or | 3.5% |
| Movement for France (MPF) | 1.5% |
| Hunting, Fishing, Nature, Traditions (CPNT) | 1% |
Source: TNS-Sofres / Unilog
Methodology: Face-to-face interviews with 1,000 French adults, conducted on May 18 and May 19, 2007. No margin of error was provided.
Romney, Thompson Gain on Obama Since April
Possible match-ups - 2008 U.S. presidential election
Romney v. Obama
| May 15 | Apr. 10 | Mar. 8 | |
| Barack Obama (D) | 49% | 52% | 51% |
| Mitt Romney (R) | 37% | 37% | 36% |
F. Thompson v. Obama
| May 15 | Mar. 21 | |
| Barack Obama (D) | 49% | 49% |
| Fredt Thompson (R) | 42% | 37% |
Source: Rasmussen Reports
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 800 likely American voters, conducted on May 14 and May 15, 2007. Margin of error is 4 per cent.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Bolivians Support Iron-Curtain Policies
Do you support or oppose the current government’s nationalization policies?
| Support | 73.6% |
| Oppose | 17.9% |
| Not sure | 8.4% |
Source: Captura Consulting SRL / El Deber
Methodology: Interviews with 1,260 adult Bolivians in La Paz, El Alto, Santa Cruz and Cochabamba, conducted from May 11 to May 13, 2007. Margin of error is 2.8 per cent.
Leftist Colom Threatens to Plunge Guatemala into Socialist Dark-Ages
Who would you vote for in the presidential election?
| May 2007 | Apr. 2007 | Feb. 2007 | |
| Álvaro Colom (UNE) | 25.9% | 28.6% | 32.1% |
| Otto Pérez Molina (PP) | 15.3% | 10.4% | 13.1% |
| Rigoberta Menchú (EPG) | 6.2% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| Alejandro Giammattei (GANA) | 5.6% | 6.3% | 5.4% |
Source: Borge y Asociados / El Periódico
Methodology: Interviews to 1,007 Guatemalan adults, conducted from May 2 to May 12, 2007. Margin of error is 3.2 per cent.
Germans Oppose Fighting Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan
Apparently, Germans prefer to sit at home and wait for the terrorists to come to their homes and murder their families.
Do you support or oppose Germany’s military presence in Afghanistan?
2007
2002
Support
29%
55%
Oppose
68%
44%
Not sure
3%
1%
Source: TNS Emnid / N24
Methodology: Interviews with 1,000 German adults, conducted on May 21, 2007. Margin of error is 2.5 per cent.
Giuliani Leads All Democrats in Ohio
If the 2008 election for President were being held today, and the candidates were (the Democrat) and (the Republican), for whom would you vote?
Rudy Giuliani (R) 47% - 43% Hillary Rodham Clinton (D)
Rudy Giuliani (R) 43% - 42% Barack Obama (D)
Rudy Giuliani (R) 48% - 40% Al Gore (D)
John McCain (R) 45% - 44% Hillary Rodham Clinton (D)
John McCain (R) 41% - 44% Barack Obama (D)
John McCain (R) 45% - 42% Al Gore (D)
Fred Thompson (R) 39% - 47% Hillary Rodham Clinton (D)
Fred Thompson (R) 34% - 45% Barack Obama (D)
Fred Thompson (R) 39% - 44% Al Gore (D)
Source: Quinnipiac University Polling Institute
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 939 registered Ohio voters, conducted from May 8 to May 13, 2007. Margin of error is 3.2 per cent.
Canada: Conservative Lead Falls to 7 pts.
If a federal election were held tomorrow, which one of the following parties would you vote for?
| May 23 | Mar. 28 | Mar. 7 | Feb. 27 | |
| The Conservative Party, | 35% | 39% | 38% | 40% |
| The Liberal Party, | 28% | 22% | 28% | 26% |
| The New Democratic Party | 18% | 17% | 15% | 15% |
| The Green Party, | 9% | 11% | 7% | 8% |
| The Bloc Quebecois, | 9% | 10% | 11% | 10% |
| Or, some other party | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
Source: Angus Reid Strategies
Methodology: Online interviews with 1,097 Canadian adults, conducted on May 22 and May 23, 2007. Margin of error is 3.0 per cent.
12 Tips for Saving $ on Gas
1. Check Your Air Filter: A clean air filter by itself can improve mileage as much as 10 percent. Nearly one in four cars needs an air filter replacement. If an engine doesn't get enough air, it will burn too much gasoline. If consumers who need a new filter replace theirs, we'd save almost 2.8 billion gallons of gas per year.
2. Straighten Out: Have your alignment checked. Not only does poor alignment cause your tires to wear out faster and result in poor handling, but your engine also has to work harder which can reduce your fuel efficiency by 10 percent.
3. Tune Up: A properly tuned engine can improve mileage by 4 percent, that's the equivalent of 10 cents per gallon. Have a trusted mechanic tune your engine to factory specifications.
4. Pump 'em Up: Make sure your tires are inflated properly. About 27 percent of the vehicles on the road have improperly inflated tires. The average under inflation is 7.5 lbs., which causes a loss of 2.8 percent in fuel efficiency and wastes over 800 million gallons per year. Pumping up your tires will save you the equivalent of 7 cents a gallon.
5. Check Your Cap: It is estimated that nearly 17 percent of the cars on the road have broken or mission gasoline caps. This hurts your mileage and can harm the environment by allowing your gasoline to vaporize. Almost 150 million gallons of gas evaporate each year due to broken, loose, or missing gas caps.
6. Lose Weight: For every 100 pounds you carry around, you lose 1 to 2 percent in fuel efficiency. Remove extra items from your trunk or the rear of your SUV.
The last 6 tips.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Giuliani Leads by 8 pts. Nationwide
Republican Presidential Primary Contenders
| May 17 | May 10 | May 3 | |
| Rudy Giuliani | 26% | 25% | 25% |
| John McCain | 18% | 18% | 17% |
| Fred Thompson | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| Mitt Romney | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| Newt Gingrich | 6% | 7% | 8% |
Source: Rasmussen Reports
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 620 likely Republican voters, conducted from May 14 to May 17, 2007. Margin of error is 4 per cent.
Iowa: Close Races on Both Sides
If the 2008 Republican primary for president were held today, which of the following candidates would you vote for?
| John McCain | 18% |
| Rudy Giuliani | 17% |
| Mitt Romney | 16% |
| Fred Thompson | 9% |
| Newt Gingrich | 6% |
| Tommy Thompson | 3% |
| Tom Tancredo | 3% |
| Sam Brownback | 2% |
| Mike Huckabee | 2% |
| Duncan Hunter | 1% |
| Jim Gilmore | 1% |
| Undecided | 22% |
If the 2008 Democratic primary for president were held today, which of the following candidates would you vote for?
| Hillary Rodham Clinton | 28% |
| John Edwards | 26% |
| Barack Obama | 22% |
| Bill Richardson | 7% |
| Dennis Kucinich | 2% |
| Joe Biden | 2% |
| Chris Dodd | 2% |
| Mike Gravel | 1% |
| Undecided | 10% |
Source: Research 2000
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 400 likely Republican caucus voters in Iowa, and 400 likely Democratic caucus voters in Iowa, conducted from May 14 to May 16, 2007. Margin of error is 5 per cent.
Chile: Bachelet Slips Further in Popularity
Do you approve or disapprove of Michelle Bachelet’s performance as president?
| | May 17 | Mar. 22 | Mar. 1 |
| Approve | 40% | 46% | 51% |
| Disapprove | 46% | 41% | 34% |
Source: La Tercera
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 860 Chilean adults, conducted on May 15 to May 17, 2007. Margin of error is 3.3 per cent.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Arizona: Senator Kyl in Trouble for Supporting Amnesty
Germany: Conservative Coalition Still on Top
What party would you vote for in the next federal election?
| May 10 | May 2 | Apr. 18 | |
| Christian-Democratic Union | 36% | 37% | 36% |
| Social Democratic Party (SPD) | 31% | 31% | 31% |
| Green Party (Grune) | 11% | 11% | 11% |
| Free Democratic Party (FDP) | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Left Party (Linke) | 8% | 8% | 8% |
Source: Infratest-Dimap
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,500 German voters, conducted from May 7 to May 10, 2007. Margin of error is 3.1 per cent.
Israelis Believe US Was Right to Get Rid of Saddam
In retrospect, do you believe the U.S. was correct in going to war in Iraq to topple Saddam Hussein?
| Yes | 59% |
| No | 36% |
Source: Maagar Mochot / The Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies / Anti-Defamation League
Methodology: Interviews with 505 Israeli adults, conducted from May 1 to May 4, 2007. Margin of error is 4.7 per cent.
Support for Military Action Against Iran Grows Slightly
If the U.S. government decides to take military action in Iran, would you favour or oppose it?
| May 2007 | Jan. 2007 | |
| Favour | 33% | 26% |
| Oppose | 63% | 68% |
| Unsure | 4% | 6% |
Source: Opinion Research Corporation / CNN
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,028 American adults, conducted from May 4 to May 6, 2007. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Finland Opposed to Joining NATO
This shows that the Finns are a bunch of leaches, enjoying the freedom and prosperity NATO has brought to Europe and the Western World, but not wanting to do anything to repay their debt.
Do you support or oppose Finland’s entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
Support
27%
Oppose
63%
Source: TNS Gallup / Turun Sanomat
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,000 adult Finns, conducted in May 2007. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
France: Sarkozy's Party Leads Left-Wing Coalition
If the first round of the legislative election took place this Sunday, which party’s candidate would you support in your district?
| Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) | 40% |
| Socialist Party (PS), Left Radical Party (PRG) | 28% |
| Democratic Movement (MD) | 10% |
| National Front (FN) | 8% |
| The Greens (Les Verts) | 4% |
| French Communist Party (PCF) | 3.5% |
| Workers’ Struggle (LO) or | 3% |
| Movement for France (MPF) | 2% |
| Hunting, Fishing, Nature, Traditions (CPNT) | 1% |
| National Republican Movement (MNR) | 0.5% |
Source: Ipsos / Le Point
Methodology: Interviews with 948 French registered voters, conducted on May 11 and May 12, 2007. No margin of error was provided.
Americans Support Getting Tough on Illegal Aliens
Would you favour or oppose a comprehensive approach to immigration reform, which would include a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants already in the United States?
| Favour | 42% |
| Oppose | 44% |
| Not sure | 14% |
Would you favour or oppose an enforcement-only approach to immigration reform?
| Favour | 56% |
| Oppose | 29% |
| Not sure | 15% |
Would you favour or oppose adding 6,000 more border patrol agents?
| Favour | 62% |
| Oppose | 24% |
| Not sure | 14% |
Source: Rasmussen Reports
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,000 American adults,
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Israel Favors US Force Against Iran
Do you believe that, if the international diplomatic effort and economic sanctions fail to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, the U.S. should use force to destroy the Iranian nuclear facilities?
| Yes | 71% |
| No | 24% |
Source: Maagar Mochot / Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies / Anti-Defamation League
Methodology: Interviews with 505 Israeli adults, conducted from May 1 to May 4, 2007. Margin of error is 4.7 per cent.
New Hampshire: Romney Suddenly Has Strong Lead
Voting intention - 2008 New Hampshire Republican primary
| May 2007 | Apr. 2007 | Jan. 2007 | |
| Mitt Romney | 35% | 25% | 13% |
| John McCain | 19% | 25% | 26% |
| Rudy Giuliani | 19% | 19% | 20% |
| Fred Thompson | 6% | 6% | -- |
| Ron Paul | 3% | -- | -- |
| Chuck Hagel | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Tom Tancredo | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Sam Brownback | 1% | -- | -- |
| Tommy Thompson | 1% | -- | -- |
| Mike Huckabee | -- | 1% | -- |
| Duncan Hunter | -- | 1% | 1% |
| Newt Gingrich | -- | -- | 6% |
| George Pataki | -- | -- | 1% |
| Condoleezza Rice | n.a. | n.a. | 7% |
| Undecided | 11% | 17% | 15% |
Voting intention - 2008 New Hampshire Democratic primary
Source: Zogby International
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 500 likely Republican primary voters in New Hampshire, and 503 likely Democratic primary voters in New Hampshire, conducted on May 15 and May 16, 2007. Margin of error is 4.5 per cent.
Russians Favor Annexing Ukraine
It says "association," but if you look at the 3 details, it really is annexation. So watch out, Ukis.
If a referendum about the association of Russia and Ukraine—including a common border, legislative branch, and currency—were to take place today, how would you vote?
For association with Ukraine
48%
Against association with Ukraine
29%
Would not vote
13%
Hard to answer
10%
Source: All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center
Methodology: Interviews with 1,600 Russian adults, conducted on Apr. 21 and Apr. 22, 2007. Margin of error is 3.4 per cent.
1/3 of Americans Approve of President
a) Do you approve or disapprove of how George W. Bush is handling his job as president?
| May 10 | May 6 | Apr. 15 | Apr. 5 | |
| Approve | 33% | 34% | 36% | 38% |
| Disapprove | 62% | 63% | 60% | 58% |
Source: Gallup / USA Today
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,003 American adults, conducted from May 10 to May 13, Margin of error is 3 per cent.
b) Do you approve or disapprove of how George W. Bush is handling his job as president?
| May 16 | Apr. 18 | Mar. 28 | Feb. 28 | |
| Approve | 34% | 38% | 33% | 34% |
| Disapprove | 56% | 54% | 61% | 57% |
Source: Opinion Dynamics / Fox News
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 900 registered American voters, conducted on May 15 and May 16, 2007. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Poll From Hell: Europeans Support Palestinians Over Jews
Thinking specifically about the current conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, are your sympathies more with the Israelis or more with the Palestinians?
| FRA | GER | ITA | ESP | POL | |
| Sympathize more with the Palestinians | 20% | 22% | 20% | 34% | 22% |
| Sympathize more with the Israelis | 9% | 20% | 22% | 13% | 13% |
| Both | 11% | 12% | 24% | 14% | 10% |
| Neither | 51% | 40% | 28% | 33% | 39% |
Source: TNS Sofres / Anti-Defamation League
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 2,714 adults in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Poland, conducted from Mar. 21 to Apr. 16, 2007. Margin of error for each country is 4 per cent.
UK: Conservatives Lead by 10 pts.
| | May 2007 | Apr. 2007 | Mar. 2007 |
| Conservative | 42% | 41% | 42% |
| Labour | 32% | 30% | 29% |
| Liberal Democrats | 15% | 19% | 18% |
| Another party | 11% | 10% | 11% |
Source: Populus / The Times
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,504 British adults, conducted from May 11 to May 13, 2007. No margin of error was provided.
Thailand Supports Military-Controlled Government
Should the current caretaker government remain in office?
| Yes | 42.9% |
| No | 28.4% |
| No reply | 28.7% |
Source: Suan Dusit University
Methodology: Interviews with 3,173 Thai adults, conducted in May 2007. No margin of error was provided.
UK: Time for Change From Labour Party
If the general election were held tomorrow, which of these two opposing thoughts do you think you would be most likely to agree with?
| Continuity is important, stick with Labour | 21% |
| Time for a change | 54% |
| Neither | 19% |
| Refused | 2% |
| Don’t know | 4% |
Source: ICM Research / The Guardian
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,005 British adults, conducted from Apr. 20 to Apr. 22, 2007. No margin of error was provided.
Democrat Congress Unpopular With Americans
a) Overall, do you approve, disapprove or have mixed feelings about the way Congress is handling its job?
| May 2007 | Apr. 2007 | Mar. 2007 | |
| Approve | 35% | 40% | 33% |
| Disapprove | 60% | 57% | 63% |
| Mixed feelings | 4% | 2% | 3% |
Source: Ipsos-Public Affairs / Associated Press
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,000 American adults, conducted from May 7 to May 9, 2007. Margin of error is 3.1 per cent.
b) Do you approve or disapprove of the job Congress is doing?
| May 2007 | Apr. 2007 | Mar. 2007 | |
| Approve | 32% | 35% | 30% |
| Disapprove | 53% | 49% | 54% |
Source: Opinion Dynamics / Fox News
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 900 registered American voters, conducted on May 15 and May 16, 2007. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
c) Do you approve or disapprove of how Congress is handling its job?
| May 13 | Apr. 5 | Mar. 14 | |
| Approve | 29% | 33% | 28% |
| Disapprove | 64% | 60% | 64% |
Source: Gallup / USA Today
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,003 American adults, conducted from May 10 to May 13, 2007. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
Friday, May 18, 2007
Scotland Against Independence
How would you vote if a referendum on Scotland’s independence were to take place?
| In favour of independence | 27% |
| Against independence | 47% |
| Undecided | 26% |
Source: Progressive Scottish Opinions
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 898 Scottish adults, conducted from May 4 to May 10, 2007. No margin of error was provided.
Australia: Howard Still Trails Rudd
Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way John Howard is doing his job as prime minister?
| May 13 | Apr. 29 | Apr. 15 | |
| Satisfied | 45% | 42% | 42% |
| Dissatisfied | 46% | 49% | 49% |
Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way Kevin Rudd is doing his job as leader of the opposition?
| May 13 | Apr. 29 | Apr. 15 | |
| Satisfied | 68% | 64% | 66% |
| Dissatisfied | 16% | 18% | 16% |
Who do you think would make the better prime minister?
| May 13 | Apr. 29 | Apr. 15 | |
| Kevin Rudd (ALP) | 49% | 46% | 48% |
| John Howard (Lib.) | 37% | 39% | 36% |
Source: Newspoll / The Australian
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,152 Australian voters, conducted from May 11 to May 13, 2007. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
France: Conservative UMP Most Popular Party
Which of these parties’ candidates would you support in the National Assembly election?
| Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) | 35% |
| Socialist Party (PS), Left Radical Party (PRG) | 30% |
| Democratic Movement (MD) | 9% |
| National Front (FN) | 8% |
| The Greens (Les Verts) | 6% |
| Workers’ Struggle (LO) or | 5% |
| French Communist Party (PCF) | 3% |
| Other right parties | 4% |
Source: BVA / Orange
Methodology: Interviews with 806 registered French voters, conducted on May 7, 2007. No margin of error was provided.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Nutter Wins Dem Primary for Philadelphia Mayor
| PA-TopRaces-Glance-Mayor Philadelphia Dem - Primary | |||||
| Candidate | Votes | Percent | Winner | ||
| Robert Brady | 43,248 | 15% |  | ||
| Dwight Evans | 22,309 | 8% | | ||
| Chaka Fattah | 43,213 | 15% | | ||
| Tom Knox | 70,067 | 25% | | ||
| Michael A. Nutter | 104,383 | 37% |  | ||
| Jesus White | 418 | 0% | | ||
| Queena Bass | 926 | 0% | | ||
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Giuliani, McCain Lead Large Field
Republican Presidential Preference
| May 2007 | Apr. 2007 | Mar. 2007 | |
| Rudy Giuliani | 28% | 17% | 34% |
| John McCain | 24% | 23% | 30% |
| Newt Gingrich | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| Mitt Romney | 8% | 12% | 7% |
| Fred Thompson | 6% | 9% | n.a. |
| Sam Brownback | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Jim Gilmore | 1% | -- | 1% |
| Chuck Hagel | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Mike Huckabee | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Ron Paul | 1% | -- | 1% |
| Tom Tancredo | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Tommy Thompson | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Duncan Hunter | 1% | -- | -- |
| George Pataki | -- | -- | 1% |
| Undecided | 13% | 14% | 9% |
Source: American Research Group
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 600 likely Republican primary voters, conducted from May 9 to May 12, 2007. Margin of error is 4 per cent.
New Zealand: National Party Leads by 12 pts.
If a general election was held yesterday under MMP, which political party would you have voted for with your party vote? That is, for the political party you most want to be represented in parliament.
| May 2007 | Mar. 2007 | Feb. 2007 | |
| National | 48% | 42% | 41% |
| Labour | 36% | 44% | 44% |
| Greens | 8% | 6% | 8% |
| Maori Party | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| New Zealand First | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| United Future | 0.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| ACT | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Destiny NZ | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Progressive | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Source: TNS / TV3
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,000 New Zealand voters, conducted from May 3 to May 9, 2007. Margin of error is 3.1 per cent.
Norway: Labour Leads Conservatives
What party would you support in the next federal election?
| May 2007 | Apr. 2007 | |
| Labour Party (DNA) | 31.8% | 31.2% |
| Conservatives (H) | 21.0% | 20.8% |
| Progress Party (FrP) | 15.7% | 19.8% |
| Socialist Left (SV) | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Agrarians (Sp) | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| Liberal Left (V) | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Christian People (KrF) | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Source: Norsk Respons / Aftenposten
Methodology: Interviews with 1,000 Norwegian voters, conducted in early May 2007. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
UK: Conservatives Lead by 4 pts.
If there were a general election tomorrow, which party would you vote for?
| May 11 | May 3 | Apr. 26 | |
| Conservative | 38% | 37% | 37% |
| Labour | 34% | 32% | 32% |
| Liberal Democrats | 15% | 17% | 18% |
| Other | 13% | 14% | 14% |
Source: YouGov
Methodology: Online interviews with 1,962 British adults, conducted on May 10 and May 11, 2007. No margin of error was provided.
Ireland: Fianna Fáil Leads by 9
What party would you vote for in the next parliamentary election?
| May 10 | Apr. 17 | Jan. 2007 | |
| Fianna Fáil / Soldiers of Destiny (FF) | 35% | 38% | 39% |
| Fine Gael / Family of the Irish (FG) | 26% | 23% | 22% |
| Labour Party / Páirti Lucht Oibre (Lab.) | 13% | 12% | 12% |
| Sinn Fein / We Ourselves (SF) | 10% | 8% | 7% |
| Green Party / Comhaontas Glas (GP) | 5% | 6% | 5% |
| Progressive Democrats / | 3% | 4% | 5% |
Source: Millward Brown IMS
Methodology: Face-to-face interviews to 1,082 Irish adults, conducted on May 9 and May 10, 2007. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Obama Nipping at Hillary's Heels
Democratic Presidential Primary Contenders
| May 10 | May 3 | Apr. 26 | |
| Hillary Rodham Clinton | 35% | 34% | 30% |
| Barack Obama | 33% | 26% | 32% |
| John Edwards | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Bill Richardson | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Source: Rasmussen Reports
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 789 likely Democratic voters, conducted from May 7 to May 10, 2007. Margin of error is 4 per cent.
Most Israelis Would Never Live in Jerusalem
What is your opinion about living in Jerusalem?
| I would seriously consider it | 21% |
| I would prefer to live elsewhere | 20% |
| I would never consider it | 58% |
Source: Market Watch / Berl Katznelson Foundation
Methodology: Interviews with 493 Israelis, conducted in April 2007. No margin of error was provided.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Minnesota: Norm Coleman Has Huge Lead Over 2 Dems
Russians Don't Appreciate the Greatest Leader in Their History
Would you agree or disagree with the statement that Boris Yeltsin was an outstanding political leader of the 20th century?
| Agree | 36% |
| Disagree | 52% |
| Hard to answer | 12% |
Do you think Boris Yeltsin’s role in Russian history was positive or negative?
| Apr. 2007 | Jan. 2006 | |
| Positive | 40% | 25% |
| Negative | 41% | 57% |
| Hard to answer | 19% | 18% |
Source: Public Opinion Foundation
Methodology: Face-to-face interviews with 1,500 Russian adults, conducted on Apr. 28 and Apr. 29, 2006. Margin of error is 3.6 per cent.
Which Countries do Americans Love and Hate?
Polling Question: I’d like to get your feelings about some countries and governing organizations who have been in the news and what sort of a relationship you feel they have with the United States. I’ll read the name of a country or governing organizations and I’d like you to rate how much of a friend or foe they are to the U.S. using the feeling thermometer. You can choose any number between 0 and 100. The higher the number, the warmer or more friendly you feel they are to the U.S. The lower the number, the colder or less friendly they are. If we come to a country or governing organization who you haven’t heard enough about to form an opinion, you don’t need to rate them. Just tell me and we’ll move on to the next one…
| May 2007 | Feb. 2007 | Nov. 2006 | |
| England | 80.4 | 77.9 | 78.9 |
| Canada | 76.2 | 75.4 | 73.4 |
| Israel | 66.7 | 66.5 | 68.2 |
| Germany | 61.2 | 59.9 | 58.1 |
| India | 57.9 | 56.1 | 56.6 |
| Mexico | 56.9 | 56.1 | 51.4 |
| United Nations | 51.5 | 49.9 | 50.4 |
| France | 49.0 | 47.7 | 44.6 |
| Russia | 47.7 | 43.1 | 46.2 |
| China | 44.5 | 43.3 | 44.2 |
| Saudi Arabia | 42.6 | 40.1 | 40.4 |
| Venezuela | 31.2 | 30.3 | 30.9 |
| Iraq | 26.1 | 27.1 | 25.9 |
| Syria | 25.4 | 23.8 | 24.3 |
| Palestinian Govt. | 24.4 | 24.3 | 23.8 |
| Cuba | 23.0 | 21.8 | 24.1 |
| North Korea | 16.7 | 15.7 | 13.5 |
| Iran | 14.7 | 13.5 | 15.5 |
Source: Quinnipiac University Polling Institute
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,166 registered American voters, conducted from Apr. 25 to May 1, 2007. Margin of error is 2.9 per cent.
Hey! What about Poland? Darn it!