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British Columbians Troubled by Competing Pipeline Projects

People in British Columbia are not currently embracing either of the two proposals to transport crude from Alberta to facilitate its export to China and other Asian destinations, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.

Unemployment is Biggest Economic Concern for Britons

The vast majority of people in Britain think the national economy is in poor shape and few expect a swift recovery, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.

Majorities of Americans and Britons Believe the War in Iraq Was a Mistake

People in the United States and Britain regret the decision of their respective governments to engage militarily in Iraq in 2003, and are now more likely to brand the war as a failure rather than as a success, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.

Confidence Takes a Dip as Canadians Remain Anxious About Economy

Although a majority of Canadians think the national economy is in good shape, people are still anxious about the future and confidence in federal politicians to make the right decisions is low, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.

Canadians See More Benefits from NAFTA than Americans

Canadians offer a more positive review of their participation in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) than Americans do, a new two-country Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.

Animosity Over Potential Mosque Near Ground Zero Increases in United States

The controversy over a plan to build a mosque and a 13-story community center in lower Manhattan, a few blocks from Ground Zero, shows no signs of slowing down, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.

Most Britons Endorse the Creation of Social Mobility Tsar Position

People in Britain are satisfied with the Coalition Government's decision to create a social mobility tsar position, but the politician who has been appointed to this job is a contentious choice, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.

Two-in-Five Canadians Would Scrap Long Gun Registry

As a decision on the future of the Canadian Firearms Registry draws near, Canadians hold differing views on whether the so-called long gun registry should be scrapped, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.

Economic Confidence Remains Low Throughout the United States

Most Americans remain worried about the current state of their country’s economy and are becoming more pessimistic about the future, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.

Canadians Hold Better View of Obama’s Performance than Britons

Canadians hold a much more positive view of United States President Barack Obama than Britons, a new two-country Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.

Americans Praise Flight Attendants for Their Courtesy and Respect

In the wake of the highly publicized incident involving Steven Slater, American flyers express a high level of satisfaction with the way flight attendants perform their duties, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.

Brazil’s Lula Keeps Solid Ratings

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva remains highly popular, according to a poll by Ibope. 78 per cent of respondents say Lula’s performance has been good or very good, up three points since June.

Canada, U.S. and Britain Reject Smoking Ban

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the United States, Canada and Britain are against legislation that would completely ban smoking, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 61 per cent of Americans, 47 per cent of Canadians and 54 per cent of Britons share this point of view.

Almost Two Thirds of Peruvians Dismiss Garcia

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Peru continue to disapprove of President Alan García’s performance, according to a poll by Ipsos, Apoyo, Opinión y Mercado published in El Comercio. 63 per cent of respondents express dissatisfaction with García’s leadership, down two points since July.

Argentineans Expect Néstor Kirchner Comeback

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Argentina think former president Néstor Kirchner—also the husband of current president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner—will run for office in the 2011 election, according to a poll by Poliarquía Consultores. 54 per cent of respondents expect Kirchner to be the ruling party’s candidate.

Cholera Kills 41 In Central African Nation Of Chad

Cholera Kills 41 In Central African Nation Of Chad; Outbreaks Also In Nigeria, Cameroon

Obama Outlines Steps Taken To Help Middle Class

Obama Outlines Efforts To Help Middle Class, GOP Touts Bill To Limit Federal Regulations

Shoe, Eggs Hurled At Ex-Brit PM Blair In Dublin

Anti-war Protesters, And A Hurled Shoe, Greet Tony Blair At Dublin Signing Of His Memoir

Big, Blowout Barbecue, on a Budget

Chef Kevin Roberts, of TLC's Pitmasters, Preps One with Burgers, Spare Ribs, Hot Dogs, Buffalo Chicken, More, for Labor Day

Afghans Continue Pulling Money From Troubled Bank

Afghans Continue Pulling Money From Kabul Bank Amid Concerns Over Liquidity, Risky Lending

Top US Commander Discusses Iraq With Turkey

Top US Military Officer Says No Plans To Withdraw Weapons From Iraq Through Turkey

Burger King To Stop Buying Oil From Indonesian Co.

Burger King To Stop Buying Palm Oil From Indonesian Company Accused Of Rain Forest Destruction

POLITICAL INSIDER: Christie Backs Castle

POLITICAL INSIDER: Christie Joins Other GOP Leaders In Fending Off Castle Challenger

Muslims Take To Minn. State Fair To Repair Image

At Minnesota State Fair, Muslims Hand Out Information In Effort To Repair Tattered Image

Death Toll Rises To 65 In Attack On Pakistanis

Death Toll Rises To 65 In Attack On Shiite Procession In Pakistan; Schools Closed In Mourning

Sea Lion Mauls 11-year-old Boy At Australian Zoo

11-year-old Boy Mauled By Sea Lion In Front Of Horrified Visitors At Popular Australian Zoo

Mexico Arrests 6 In Deadly Cancun Bar Blaze

Mexican Police Arrest 6 Suspected Of Torching Bar In Cancun, Killing 8

Plane Wreckage Removed From SF Bay Area Lagoon

Crews Remove Wreckage Of Small Plane That Crashed Into Shallow Lagoon Off San Francisco Bay

2 Abortion Drs. Ordered To Stop After Md. Injury

Md. Health Officials Order 2 Abortion Doctors To Stop Procedures After Woman Injured

Bristol Palin Tells Leno 'Dancing' Choice Was Easy

Prom-less Young Mom Bristol Palin Tells Leno 'Dancing With The Stars' Was An Easy Choice

Blackwater Created Shell Companies, NYT Reports

Security Company Formed Network of 30 Shell Companies, Subsidiaries to Get Millions in Gov't Business, Newspaper Reports

Outgoing Obama Adviser: Stimulus was Right to Do

Christina Romer, Chair of Economic Advisers, Stepping Down This Weekend, Doesn't Think Gov't Spent Too Much for Economy

Body Of Boxing Promoter's Son Found On Wash. Peak

Body Of Son Of Boxing Promoter Bob Arum Found In Washington's North Cascades

9 Killed In New Zealand Skydiving Plane Crash

9 Killed After Skydiving Plane Bursts Into Flames, Crashes On New Zealand's South Island

SKorean Foreign Minister In Scandal Offers To Quit

Official Says South Korea's Foreign Minister Offers To Resign Over Nepotism Scandal

The Week in Space

New Teases about Life on Mars to Stunning Images of Distant Nebula

Earl Weakens to Tropical Storm near New England

Storm Dumps Wind-Driven Rain on Cape Cod

Weakened Earl Packs Less Force Than Feared

Weakened Earl Packs Less Force Than Feared, Hits Mass. With Rain, Wind Before Aiming At Canada

Report: Blackwater Created Shell Companies

Report: Blackwater Created 30 Shell Companies To Get Gov't Work After Iraq Shootings

Taylor Lautner Settles Suit Over RV For Movie Set

'Twilight' Actor Taylor Lautner Settles Suit With Calif. Dealership Over Late Delivery Of RV

Americans Most Likely to Favor GOP Newcomers for Congress

Given a choice among four hypothetical congressional candidates, Americans are most likely to say they would vote for "a Republican who has not served in Congress." Americans who would prefer a Democratic candidate are more likely to prefer one who has served in Congress over one who has not.

Blacks, Young Voters Not Poised for High Turnout on Nov. 2

Blacks, young adults, and women -- groups the Democrats are hoping will repeat their high voter turnout performance of 2008 -- are currently showing subdued interest in the 2010 midterm elections, according to a key Gallup "likely voter" question.

Anti-Democratic Sentiment Aids GOP Lead in 2010 Vote

Voters backing Republican candidates for Congress are nearly as likely to be voting "against the Democrat" (44%) as "for the Republican" (48%). That level of negative voting against the incumbent party exceeds what Gallup found in the 1994 and 2006 midterm elections, in which party control of Congress changed hands.

Republicans Hold Wide Lead in Key Voter Turnout Measure

Gallup finds 54% of Republicans, compared with 30% of Democrats, already saying they have given "quite a lot of" or "some" thought to the upcoming congressional elections. That 24-point gap on this key indicator of voter turnout is much larger than Gallup has found in the final days before past midterm elections.

Republicans Remain Disproportionately White and Religious

American political parties remain sharply differentiated by race and religion. Republicans are disproportionately likely to be white and highly religious. Democrats are more racially and ethnically diverse, with proportionately fewer highly religious whites.

Americans Give GOP Edge on Most Election Issues

Americans say the Republicans in Congress would do a better job than the Democrats of handling seven of nine key election issues. This includes a 49% to 38% advantage on the economy, which 62% of Americans rate as extremely important to their vote.

Generic Ballot Continues to Suggest Major Losses for Dems

Gallup Editor in Chief Frank Newport updates Gallup's 2010 generic ballot for Congress and explains why the measure points to significant seat losses for the Democrats this November.

Church Attendance Falls Along Party Lines

Gallup Editor in Chief Frank Newport reveals how Americans' church attendance frequency plays a role in their political party affiliation.

GOP Takes Unprecedented 10-Point Lead on Generic Ballot

Republicans lead by 51% to 41% among registered voters in Aug. 23-29 Gallup weekly tracking of 2010 congressional voting preferences. The 10-percentage-point lead is the GOP's largest of the year and is its largest in Gallup's history of tracking the midterm generic ballot.

Biden's Optimistic Midterm Prediction Unlikely

Gallup Editor in Chief Frank Newport reacts to Vice President Biden's optimistic comments regarding how the Democrats will fare in the upcoming midterm elections.

Muslims Give Obama Highest Job Approval; Mormons, Lowest

Among major religious groups in the United States, Muslims give President Barack Obama the highest average approval ratings and Mormons, the lowest. Jews and those with no religious identity rate Obama higher than the national average, while Protestants' ratings are below average, and Catholics' near the average.

Americans Oppose Renewing U.S. Combat Operations in Iraq

Americans, by a nearly 2-to-1 margin, say they oppose U.S. troops' renewing combat missions in Iraq if Iraqi forces are unable to maintain security. Americans are more likely to believe the U.S. is less safe rather than safer from terrorism as a result of the war, and to see the Middle East as less stable, rather than more so.

U.S. Parents Want Teachers Paid on Quality, Student Outcomes

The large majority of parents with children in the public school system believe teachers' salaries should be based on the quality of their work rather than a more standard compensation system. They also would like to see pay tied to student achievement.

Americans' Views of Public Schools Still Far Worse Than Parents'

Americans continue to believe their local schools are performing well, but that the nation's schools are performing poorly. More than three-quarters of public school parents (77%) give their child's school an "A" or "B," while 18% of all Americans grade the nation's public schools that well.

Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup Poll 2010

The complete results of the 42nd Annual Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup poll of the public's attitudes toward the public schools.

GOP Maintains Edge in Midterm Voting Preferences

Republicans continue to hold an edge in voter preferences for the 2010 midterm congressional elections, 47% to 44%. That is slightly less than their record seven-percentage-point lead a week ago, but marks the fourth consecutive week the GOP has had an advantage.

Obama Weekly Job Approval Average at New Low of 43%

President Obama's job approval rating slipped to 43% for the week of Aug. 16-22, down one percentage point from the previous administration low point of a week ago.

Editor in Chief Insights: Obama's Approval Rating in Context

Gallup Editor in Chief Frank Newport puts Obama's current approval ratings in historical context.

In U.S., Slim Majority Says Iraq War Will Be Judged a Failure

Although Americans believe Iraq is better off now than it was before the war began, more believe the mission will ultimately be judged a failure (53%) than a success (42%). Most are doubtful that Iraqi forces will be able to maintain security in Iraq, but a slim majority still favor complete U.S. withdrawal by the end of 2011.

One in Three U.S. Parents See Child's School Making Major Cuts

One in three parents in the U.S. say their child's school is having financial difficulties and having to make major spending cuts. The vast majority in this group expect the cuts to harm their child's education.

More Disapprove Than Approve of Obama Mosque Remarks

More Americans disapprove (37%) than approve (20%) of Barack Obama's recent comments concerning the planned construction of a mosque near the World Trade Center site in New York City, but 4 in 10 do not have an opinion. Republicans are paying closer attention to the matter than are Democrats or independents.

Americans Divided About Future Gulf Drilling

Americans are divided about future oil drilling in the Gulf, both in terms of maintaining the current moratorium and whether BP should be allowed to drill again in the same area. Since the capping of BP's damaged well, more Americans approve of BP's handling of the disaster, but 64% still disapprove.

GOP Shows Strongest Positioning Yet in 2010 Vote Test

Republicans continue to lead Democrats in midterm voting preferences for the U.S. House, and the GOP's current 50% to 43% advantage among registered voters is the largest Gallup has measured to date in its weekly tracking of the 2010 vote.

Obama Sees New Lows in Job Approval

President Obama is facing his lowest job approval ratings yet. His 44% average for the week of Aug. 9-15 and latest three-day approval average of 42% are both the lowest of his presidency to date.

In U.S., Confidence in Newspapers, TV News Remains a Rarity

Americans continue to express near-record-low confidence in newspapers and television news -- with no more than 25% of Americans saying they have a "great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in either.

Ipsos/ Reuters Political Tracker

Ipsos' latest poll carried out on behalf of Reuters and published today shows that the Republicans lead in both the Senate and Gubernatorial races. Toomey leads Sestak by 10 points (47% to 37%) and Corbett leads Onorato by 15 points (49% vs. 34%) among likely voters.

Ipsos Observer is Revving up and Ready to Role

New York, NY - Ipsos is aiming to deliver stronger results on the data collection side of their business. Ipsos Observer, the survey management, data collection and delivery experts for Ipsos worldwide is reorganizing in North America in order to revolutionize client service performance in this specialized area of market research. As part of that new structure, several key and strategic North America appointments have been made. David Shanker, Global President of Ipsos Observer, announces the changes and the team that will be the driving force behind the new structure.

Torontonians Outline Most Important Issues to Mayoral Candidates: Taxpayers Money at City Hall Adds Up

Toronto, ON – Torontonians appear to have a lot of issues they want the candidates for Mayor to tackle but when the issues are categorized there’s one that clearly stands out beyond the others according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Global Television, NewsTalk 1010 and the National Post.

Les Canadiens demandent au premier ministre Harper de ne pas oublier les soins de santé

Toronto, Ontario – Alors que le premier ministre Harper et son gouvernement concentrent leurs efforts sur l’économie, un nouveau sondage Ipsos Reid mené pour le compte de l'Association médicale canadienne révèle que les Canadiens ne veulent pas que le premier ministre oublie le système de santé.

Canadians to Prime Minister Harper: Don’t Forget about Healthcare

Toronto, ON – While Prime Minister Harper has been focusing his government’s efforts on the economy, a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of the Canadian Medical Association has revealed that Canadians don’t want the Prime Minister to forget about healthcare.

Political Polling in Colorado: Wave 1

Washington, DC - Ipsos' latest poll, carried out on behalf of Reuters and published today, shows that Gubernatorial Demcratic candidate John Hickenlooper enjoys a substantial lead among likely voters with Tom Tancredo in the race (Hickenlooper is on 41%, compared to Republican Maes on 33% and Tancredo on 16%) … but that the race is a dead heat if Tom Tancredo drops out (45% each for Hickenlooper and Maes).

Four in Ten (39%) Torontonians Agree They Would Rather Vote For Miller Than Any of the Other Candidates Running to Replace Him

Toronto, ON – A new poll conducted for Global Television, NewsTalk 1010 and the National Post reveals that the race for mayor might be drastically different if current incumbent David Miller were in the race, as four in ten (39%) Torontonians ‘agree’ (18% strongly/22% somewhat) that they would ‘rather vote for outgoing Mayor David Miller than any of the candidates running to replace him’. Conversely, six in ten (58%) would likely vote for some other candidate even if Miller were in the race, ‘disagreeing’ (42% strongly/16% somewhat) that they would rather vote for Miller.

The Ford Juggernaut: Despite Campaign Troubles, Ford Well Out in Front of Two-Man Race for Mayor

Toronto, ON – Despite the campaign troubles for mayoral-candidate Rob Ford in light of his controversial comments about immigration and recent revelations of charges laid against him in Florida regarding impaired driving and possession of marijuana (the latter charges were subsequently dropped), a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Global Television, NewsTalk 1010 and the National Post reveals that if a municipal election were held tomorrow, Rob Ford would be elected Mayor of Toronto.

Job Fears Grip Voters as Obama Ratings Fall

Washington, DC- Ipsos' latest poll carried out on behalf of Reuters and published today shows that:

The Enthusiasm Gap: It’s going to be a Republican Year?

Washington, DC - No one has a crystal ball, but prospects are looking good for Republicans. Indeed, at this stage of the 2010 electoral cycle, self-identified Republican voters are much more enthusiastic about voting than Democrats. In numeric terms, Republicans hold a 19 point advantage over Democrats and a 33 point advantage over Independents (see table 1 in full article attached).

Mosque Debate, Egg Recall Top Public Interest

Five Years After Katrina, Most Say Nation is Not Better Prepared

Mosque Debate Tops Coverage, But Not News Interest

Public Remains Conflicted Over Islam

Many Say Coverage of the Poor and Minorities Is Too Negative

Israel

Thinking about Israel and its neighbors, peace can be achieved in the Middle East 25% / Cannot be achieved 73% (CNN)

Iraq

All in all, the situation in Iraq was worth going to war over 37% / Was not worth it 62% (CNN)

President Obama and the midterm elections

More likely to vote for congressional candidate who supports Obama 27% / Who opposes Obama 35% / Wouldn't matter 37% (USA Today/Gallup)

Direction of the country

Satisfied with the way things are going in the United States 20% / Dissatisfied 78% (USA Today/Gallup)

Random Samples

Anti-Democratic Sentiment Aids GOP Lead in 2010 Vote ... Optimism Holds in Afghanistan; Support Grows for Talks with Taliban ... Fewer Young Voters See Themselves as Democrats ...

President Obama Job Approval

RCP Average

Approve:	46.1%
Disapprove:	49.0%
Spread:	-2.9%

Generic Congressional Vote

RCP Average

Republican:	47.0%
Democrat:	41.7%
Spread:	+5.3%

Direction of Country

RCP Average

Right Direction:	31.7%
Wrong Track:	61.2%
Spread:	-29.5%

Congressional Job Approval

RCP Average

Approve:	21.5%
Disapprove:	73.0%
Spread:	-51.5%

Zogby Interactive: Americans Say Debt to China More Serious Threat Than Terrorism

Zogby Interactive: Americans Experience Olympic Fever

89% Feel National Pride When an American Wins a Medal; Women name Figure Skating as Favorite Sport to Watch While Men Prefer Hockey and Skiing

New poll showed where likely voters stood prior to President Obama's health summit

Zogby Interactive: Americans Divided About What Ails Washington

Deep Partisan Divide on How Washington Functions And What it Should Be Doing

Zogby Interactive: Americans Willing to Give Toyota a Break

85% of Toyota owners believe brand is more or equally safe as other vehicles. Overall, majority of adults says same (64%)

Zogby Interactive: Obama Approval at 49%

Survey finds percentage believing nation headed in right direction falls to 35%

Zogby Interactive: Voter Confidence In Big Banks, Corporations And Wall Street Even Lower Than That of Government

Small Business And Local Banks Get High Marks

Zogby Interactive: Obama Approval Consistent at 51% In Presidents Day Poll

Plurality Say Too Early To Assess Obama's Overall Standing Among Presidents

Zogby Interactive: When Asked About China, Americans Think of Jobs

Only 8% believe Chinese New Year should be a public holiday

Zogby Interactive Poll: Majority Agrees Obama Sincere About Bi-Partisanship

Voters Split on Whether Congress Should Finish And Pass Healthcare Bill

Love Is Cheap: Majority of Americans to Spend Under $50 on Valentine's Day

Zogby Interactive survey finds only 7% plan to spend more than $100

Zogby Interactive: 54% Support Ethnic and Religious Profiling; 71% Favor Full-Body Scans

51% Expect Major Terror Attack This Year and 25% Plan to Fly Less

Zogby Interactive: 59% Planning to Watch Super Bowl

Zogby Interactive: More Than 40% Tweeting With Strangers

Politics, personal life most tweeted topics

Zogby Interactive: Obama Approval Inches Upward To 50%

Survey finds percentage believing nation headed in right direction holds at 39%

Zogby Interactive: 53% Would Not Eliminate Senate's 60-Vote Cloture Rule

Winning Broader Support Seen as More Important Than Majority Rule

Zogby Interactive: One Year into Term, Majority Proud to Have Obama as President

Zogby Interactive: 66% Support Military Action Against Terrorists in Yemen, Somalia

Majorities See Multiple Motivations for Terrorist Attacks

Zogby Interactive: Americans Express Preference for Alternatives to Live Television

Survey finds two-thirds of 18-29 year olds went online for television content last year

Zogby Announces Major Investment

Zogby Interactive: One Year In, Majority of Likely Voters Believe Nation is on the Wrong Track

40% say Obama has done worse than expected, 13% say he has done better

Zogby Interactive: Obama Would Beat Cheney 49% to 35%

Survey finds 49% approve of President Obama's job performance

Zogby Interactive: Two-thirds of U.S. Adults Plan to Give to Haiti Relief

Survey Also Finds 65% Say Dr. King's Goals Achieved, but only 43% Think Race Relations on Right Track

Zogby Interactive: Public Expects Better Year for Republicans And Worse for Democrats

Only 28% of Dems Say 2010 Will be Better for Their Party Than 2009; Both Republicans And Independents Optimistic About GOP

Zogby Interactive: 40% Expect to Have Less Disposable Income A Year From Now

Zogby Interactive: 47% Say Financial Situation Worse Now Than A Year Ago

Survey finds 33% believe finances will be better by next year; 48% expect to be better off financially 10 years from now

Zogby Interactive: 49% Anticipate Cloning Of Human Organs by 2020

More Than One-in-Three Expect Human Chip Implants, Robotic Laborers And Home Virtual Reality; High speed Internet Chosen As Having Greatest Tech Impact of Past Decade