Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Alabama: Sessions Leads by 21 pts
Jeff Sessions (R) vs. | |
|---|---|
Jeff Sessions (R) | 57% |
Vivian Davis Figures (D) | 36% |
Some Other Candidate | 3% |
Not Sure | 4% |
New Jersey: Both Democrats Lead McCain by Only 5
New Jersey - 2008 U.S. Presidential Election
John McCain (R) 43% - 48% Hillary Rodham Clinton (D)
John McCain (R) 42% - 47% Barack Obama (D)
Source: Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 816 New Jersey adults, conducted from Mar. 24 to Mar. 30, 2008. Margin of error is 3.5 per cent.
Ralph Nader???
Ecuador: Correa's Approval Up
Do you approve or disapprove of Rafael Correa’s performance as president?
| Mar. 2008 | Feb. 2008 | Jan. 2008 | |
| Approve | 62% | 55% | 57% |
| Disapprove | 30% | 38% | 37% |
Source: Cedatos/Gallup
Methodology: Face-to-face interviews with 1,327 Ecuadorian adults, conducted from Mar. 27 to Mar. 31, 2008. Margin of error is 3.7 per cent.
Chile: Bachelet Numbers Tic Up
Do you approve or disapprove of Michelle Bachelet’s performance as president?
| Mar. 2008 | Feb. 2008 | Jan. 2008 | |
| Approve | 46.4% | 42.3% | 43.0% |
| Disapprove | 35.2% | 39.4% | 38.6% |
Source: Adimark Gfk
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,028 Chilean adults, conducted from Mar. 5 to Mar. 28, 2008. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
Most Russians See US Relations as Normal to Good
How would you rate the state of relations between Russia and the United States?
| 2008 | 2004 | |
| As friendly | 4% | 5% |
| As good, neighbourly | 7% | 7% |
| As normal, calm | 36% | 36% |
| As cool | 26% | 24% |
| As stressed | 12% | 13% |
| As hostile | 3% | 4% |
| Hard to answer | 12% | 11% |
Source: All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center
Methodology: Interviews with 1,600 Russian adults, conducted on Feb. 9 and Feb. 10, 2008. Margin of error is 3.4 per cent.
McCain Improves vs. Hillary, Obama
Now, suppose the general election for president in 2008 were being held today between Republican John McCain and Democrat (...). For whom would you vote? (Leaners Included)
McCain v. Rodham Clinton
| Mar. 31 | Feb. 17 | Jan. 12 | |
| John McCain (R) | 50% | 48% | 48% |
| Hillary Rodham Clinton (D) | 41% | 40% | 45% |
| Unsure | 10% | 12% | 8% |
McCain v. Obama
| Mar. 31 | Feb. 17 | Jan. 12 | |
| John McCain (R) | 46% | 40% | 42% |
| Barack Obama (D) | 44% | 48% | 43% |
| Unsure | 10% | 12% | 14% |
Now, suppose the general election for president in 2008 were being held today between Republican John McCain, Democrat (...), and independent Ralph Nader. For whom would you vote? (Leaners Included)
McCain v. Rodham Clinton (w/ Nader)
| John McCain (R) | 46% |
| Hillary Rodham Clinton (D) | 39% |
| Ralph Nader (I) | 5% |
| Unsure | 10% |
McCain v. Obama (w/ Nader)
| John McCain (R) | 45% |
| Barack Obama (D) | 41% |
| Ralph Nader (I) | 3% |
| Unsure | 11% |
Source: Financial Dynamics / Diageo/Hotline
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 799 registered American voters, conducted from Mar. 28 to Mar. 31, 2008. Margin of error is 3.5 per cent.
Monday, April 7, 2008
British Judge Tries to Set Priorities Straight for Enviro-Nazis
"Without being in any way over-dramatic or alarmist, my prediction would be that the effects of family breakdown on the life of the nation, and ordinary people, in this country will, within the next 20 years, be as marked and as destructive as the effects of global warming.
"We are experiencing a period of family meltdown whose effects will be as catastrophic as the meltdown of the ice caps."
Maine: Birth Control for 11-Year-Olds
French Show Moxie by Snuffing China's Precious Torch
The relentless anti-Chinese demonstrations ignited across the capital with unexpected power and ingenuity, foiling 3,000 police officers deployed on motorcycles, in jogging gear and even inline skates.Chinese organizers finally gave up on the relay, canceling the last third of what China had hoped would be a joyous jog by torch-bearing VIPs past some of Paris’ most famous landmarks.
Woo Hoo!
Electoral Map: McCain 312, Obama 226
As expected, Obama picks up several small red states, but loses several large blue states.
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Sunday, April 6, 2008
Tennessee: McCain Leads Both Democrats by Large Margins
John McCain (R) vs. | |
|---|---|
John McCain (R) | 52% |
Hillary Clinton (D) | 38% |
| John McCain (R) vs. | |
|---|---|
John McCain (R) | 58% |
Barack Obama (D) | 31% |
Iowa: McCain Leads Clinton, Trails Obama
John McCain (R) vs. | |
|---|---|
John McCain | 42% |
Barack Obama | 46% |
| John McCain (R) vs. | |
|---|---|
John McCain | 51% |
Hillary Clinton | 36% |
29% of Austrians Want to Leave EU
Do you support or oppose Austria withdrawing from the European Union (EU)?
| Support | 29% |
| Oppose | 61% |
| No opinion | 10% |
Source: OGM
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 500 Austrian voters, conducted on Mar. 30, 2008. Margin of error is 4.5 per cent.
Sarkozy Gains a Little; Fillon Gains A Lot
What is your opinion of Nicolas Sarkozy’s performance as president?
| Mar. 2008 | Feb. 2008 | Jan. 2008 | |
| Good | 40% | 36% | 45% |
| Bad | 55% | 58% | 48% |
What is your opinion of François Fillon’s performance as prime minister?
| Mar. 2008 | Feb. 2008 | Jan. 2008 | |
| Good | 51% | 44% | 43% |
| Bad | 36% | 40% | 43% |
Source: BVA / L’Express
Methodology: Face-to-face interviews with 1,104 French adults, conducted from Mar. 27 to Mar. 29, 2008. No margin of error was provided.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Alabama: McCain Leads by Large Margin
John McCain (R) 57% - 33% Barack Obama (D)
John McCain (R) 52% - 30% Hillary Rodham Clinton (D)
Source: University of South Alabama
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 413 registered voters in Alabama, conducted from Mar. 24 to Mar. 27, 2008. Margin of error is 5 per cent.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
France: Sarkozy Numbers Improve
Do you have a positive or negative opinion of Nicolas Sarkozy’s performance as president?
| Mar. 29 | Mar. 1 | Feb. 2008 | |
| Positive | 40% | 37% | 41% |
| Negative | 54% | 59% | 55% |
Do you have a positive or negative opinion of François Fillon’s performance as prime minister?
| Mar. 29 | Mar. 1 | Feb. 2008 | |
| Positive | 50% | 53% | 47% |
| Negative | 42% | 40% | 47% |
Source: LH2 / Libération
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,000 French adults, conducted on Mar. 28 and Mar. 29, 2008. No margin of error was provided.
Canada: Conservatives Lead by 10
If a federal election were held tomorrow, which one of the following parties would you be most likely to support in your constituency?
| Mar. 28 | Mar. 2 | Feb. 2008 | Dec. 2007 | |
| Conservative | 36% | 34% | 34% | 33% |
| Liberal | 26% | 28% | 31% | 28% |
| New Democratic Party | 18% | 18% | 17% | 17% |
| Bloc Québécois | 9% | 10% | 9% | 10% |
| Green | 9% | 9% | 8% | 10% |
| Other | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% |
Source: Angus Reid Strategies
Methodology: Online interviews with 1,007 Canadian adults, conducted on Mar. 27 and Mar. 28, 2008. Margin of error is 3.1 per cent.
New Jersey: To Close to Call
New Jersey - 2008 U.S. Presidential Election
John McCain (R) 45% - 46% Barack Obama (D)
John McCain (R) 45% - 42% Hillary Rodham Clinton (D)
Source: Rasmussen Reports
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 500 likely voters in New Jersey, conducted on Mar. 27, 2008. Margin of error is 4.5 per cent.
Washington: McCain Leads Hillary, Trails Obama
Washington - 2008 U.S. Presidential Election
John McCain (R) 46% - 43% Hillary Rodham Clinton (D)
John McCain (R) 43% - 48% Barack Obama (D)
Source: Rasmussen Reports
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 500 likely voters in Washington, conducted on Mar. 27, 2008. Margin of error is 4.5 per cent.
New Zealand: National Party Leads Labour
If an election were held today, which party would you vote for? | Mar. 2008 | Jan. 2008 | Nov. 2007 | |
| National | 49.9% | 47.5% | 51.3% |
| Labour | 39.3% | 38.7% | 38.1% |
| Greens | 3.9% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Maori Party | 3.7% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| New Zealand First | 1.1% | 3.0% | 2.1% |
Source: DigiPoll / New Zealand Herald
Methodology: Interviews to 750 New Zealand eligible voters, conducted from Mar. 6 to Mar. 27, 2008. Margin of error is 3.6 per cent.
McCain Leads Nationwide
McCain v. Obama
|
| Mar. 31 | Mar. 11 | Feb. 24 |
| John McCain (R) | 46% | 44% | 48% |
| Barack Obama (D) | 44% | 46% | 47% |
| Other | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Neither | 4% | 5% | 2% |
| Not sure | 4% | 4% | 2% |
McCain v. Rodham Clinton
| Mar. 31 | Mar. 11 | Feb. 24 | |
| John McCain (R) | 47% | 45% | 50% |
| Hillary Rodham Clinton (D) | 45% | 47% | 46% |
| Other | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Neither | 4% | 4% | 2% |
| Not sure | 3% | 3% | 1% |
Source: Gallup / USA Today
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 4,409 registered American voters, conducted from Mar. 27 to Mar. 31, 2008. Margin of error is 2 per cent.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Top 10 Exhilarating Activities for Men 2008
2. Walking the Great Wall in China
3. Hiking the Inca trails in Peru
4. Camel trekking in Morocco
5. Tandem skydiving (anywhere)
6. Cage diving in South Africa
7. Bungy jumping in Zimbabwe
8. Motorcycle trip on Highway 1, USA
9. Running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain
10. Ice fishing in Canada
Source: AskMen.com
Pennsylvania: Hillary's Lead Shrinks
Pennsylvania Democratic Primary | |
|---|---|
Hillary Clinton | 47% |
Barack Obama | 42% |
Not Sure | 11% |
Sweden: Left-Wing Coalition Leads
What party would you support if a general election were held today?
| Mar. 2008 | Nov. 2007 | |
| Opposition Parties (Centre-Left) | 56.0% | 54.4% |
| Workers’ Party - Social-Democrats (S) | 43.3% | 42.8% |
| Environmental Party - The Greens (MP) | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Left Party (Vp) | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| Governing Alliance (Centre-Right) | 39.9% | 41.2% |
| Moderate Rally Party (M) | 22.0% | 21.1% |
| People’s Party Liberals (FpL) | 7.6% | 7.5% |
| Centre Party (C) | 5.8% | 7.6% |
| Christian-Democrats (KD) | 4.5% | 5.0% |
Source: Sifo / Svenska Dagbladet
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 1,919 Swede adults, conducted from Mar. 3 to Mar. 13, 2008. No margin of error was provided.
Netherlands: CDA Leads Labour by Smaller Margin
What party would you vote for in the next parliamentary election?
(Results presented in seats)
| Mar. 22 | Dec. 29 | |
| Christian-Democratic Appeal (CDA) | 31 | 34 |
| Labour Party (PvdA) | 24 | 23 |
| Socialist Party (SP) | 18 | 18 |
| People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) | 17 | 14 |
| Proud of the Netherlands (ToN) | 16 | 21 |
| Party for Freedom (PvdV) | 14 | 10 |
| Democrats 66 (D66) | 10 | 6 |
| Green Left (GL) | 9 | 12 |
| Christian Union (CU) | 7 | 7 |
| Party for the Animals (PvdD) | 2 | 3 |
| Reformed Political Party (SGP) | 2 | 2 |
Source: Maurice de Hond
Methodology: Interviews with 1,000 Dutch adults, conducted on Mar. 22, 2008. No margin of error was provided.
Hungary: Magyar Disdain for Socialists Still High
If an election were held today, what party would you support?
(Decided Voters)
| Mar. 2008 | Jan. 2008 | |
| Hungarian Citizens Party (Fidesz) | 67% | 64% |
| Hungarian Socialist Party (MSZP) | 24% | 25% |
| Alliance of Free Democrats (SZDSZ) | 3% | 4% |
| Hungarian Democratic Forum (MDF) | 2% | 3% |
Source: Median
Methodology: Interviews with 1,200 Hungarian adults, conducted from Mar. 14 to Mar. 18, Margin of error is 3 per cent.
Germany: Conservatives Still Have Large Lead
What party would you support in Germany’s next federal election?
| Mar. 20 | Mar. 14 | Mar. 7 | |
| Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) / | 38% | 37% | 38% |
| Social Democratic Party (SPD) | 22% | 22% | 23% |
| Left Party (Linke) | 14% | 14% | 14% |
| Green Party (Grune) | 11% | 11% | 11% |
| Free Democratic Party (FDP) | 11% | 11% | 10% |
Source: Forsa / Stern / RTL
Methodology: Interviews with 2,000 German adults, conducted from Mar. 17 to Mar. 20, 2008. Margin of error is 2.5 per cent.
Philippines: Arroyo Sinks Deeper
Do you approve or disapprove of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s performance as president?
| Mar. 2008 | Oct. 2007 | Jul. 2007 | |
| Approve | 23% | 30% | 30% |
| Disapprove | 51% | 39% | 34% |
Source: Pulse Asia
Methodology: Interviews with 1,200 Filipino adults, conducted from Feb. 21 to Mar. 8, 2008. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
Most Americans Correctly Understand 2nd Amendment
Do you believe the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights of Americans to own guns, or do you believe it only guarantees members of state militias such as National Guard units the right to own arms?
| Guarantees the rights of Americans | 73% |
| Only guarantees rights of state militia members | 20% |
| No opinion | 7% |
Source: Gallup / USA Today
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,016 American adults, conducted from Feb. 8 to Feb. 10, 2008. Margin of error is 3 per cent.