AP Poll: Obama's job approval rises after declining since inauguration; war support declinesOctober 6th, 2009 AP Poll: Obama's job approval rises amid concernsNEW YORK — President Barack Obama's approval ratings are starting to rise after declining ever since his inauguration, new poll figures show as the country's mood begins to brighten. But concerns about the economy, health care and war persist, and support for the war in Afghanistan is falling.
S&P raises Carter's debt rating by a notch to highest junk rating, keeps outlook stableSeptember 21st, 2009 S&P raises Carter's debt rating 1 notchSAN FRANCISCO — Standard & Poor's raised its rating on Carter's Inc.'s corporate debt by a notch to the highest rating still in junk territory and kept its outlook as stable. The rating was raised to BB+ from BB.
US support for war in Afghanistan at all-time lowSeptember 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Support for the war in Afghanistan has fallen to an all-time low in the United States, according to a national poll published Tuesday by CNN. Fifty-seven percent of those questioned in a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey said they opposed the war, while 42 percent backed the mission.
Poll: Most Americans approve of Obama's efforts on energy policy, including cap-and-trade planAugust 28th, 2009 Poll: Americans support Obama on energy issuesWASHINGTON — A new poll says most Americans support the way President Barack Obama is dealing with energy issues, including his plan to limit greenhouse gases with a controversial cap-and-trade approach. A Washington Post-ABC News poll published Friday finds that while support is slipping for the president's heath-care proposals, support for his changes in energy policy remains firm.
Poll: More people than not disapprove of Obama's handling of black scholar's arrestJuly 30th, 2009 Poll: Obama mishandled comments on raceWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's approval rating among white Americans has fallen as they have watched him wade into the racially tinged dispute between a white Cambridge, Mass., police officer and a well-known black Harvard scholar, according to a poll released Thursday. The July 16 arrest of Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Schwarzenegger, California lawmakers' approval rating fall to new lowsJuly 30th, 2009 Schwarzenegger's approval falls to new lowSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's popularity has sunk to a new low of 28 percent as he heads into his final months in office grasping for a legacy after a bitter budget fight, according to a new poll by the Public Policy Institute of California.
Outgoing Gov. Palin sees public approval ratings drop in new Washington Post-ABC News pollJuly 24th, 2009 Palin's standing slips in Post-ABC News pollWASHINGTON — A majority of Americans take a negative view of outgoing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, and although she remains popular among Republicans, her image within the party has slipped, according to a new poll.
AP-GfK Poll: Great expectations for Obama give way to harsh realities, slip in approval ratingJuly 21st, 2009 AP-GfK Poll: Great hopes for Obama fade to realityWASHINGTON — That was fast. The hope and optimism that washed over the country in the opening months of Barack Obama's presidency are giving way to harsh realities.
Obama loses popularity amid job losses, health care debateJuly 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama's popularity has dropped to the lowest levels of his young presidency as the country's economy continues to struggle, job losses mount and a critical health reform effort has stalled in Congress. The number of Americans who say they trust Obama fell to 54 percent from 66 percent, according to a poll released Tuesday by the Washington daily Politico.
Japanese voter poll shows opposition party could be headed for big gains in national electionJuly 15th, 2009 Japanese poll: More voters favor opposition partyTOKYO — A poll published Wednesday by Japan's largest newspaper indicated that Prime Minister Taro Aso's ruling party is headed for big losses in the upcoming national election — the latest sign that a surging opposition could grab control of the country for the first time in more than a decade. The Yomiuri Shimbun's poll showed that 45 percent of respondents think Yukio Hatoyama, the leader of the opposition Democratic Party of Japan, should lead the country, compared to 25 percent for Aso.
Moody's upgrades debt rating on Ohio utility company DPL and subsidiaryJune 26th, 2009 Moody's upgrades DPL and Dayton Power debt ratingsNEW YORK — Moody's Investors Service said Friday it has upgraded the senior unsecured debt rating for utility company DPL Inc. and the senior secured debt rating for its subsidiary Dayton Power & Light Co.
Deadly clash with Indian protesters sends Peru leader's approval rating down for 3rd monthJune 22nd, 2009 Clash with Indians sends Peru leader's rating downLIMA, Peru — A poll in Peru says President Alan Garcia's approval rating has fallen to its lowest level in 18 months, hurt by a June 5 clash between security forces and Amazonian Indian protesters that killed at least 33 people. The firm Ipsos Support says only 21 percent of Peruvians surveyed approve of Garcia's management, a drop of nine points since a poll in mid-May.
Nev. Sen. Ensign's approval numbers drop since admitted affair, newspaper poll saysJune 21st, 2009 Newspaper poll: Ensign approval drops since affairLAS VEGAS — U.S. Sen. John Ensign's popularity has taken a hit since his extramarital affair became known, but most Nevada voters don't think he should resign, a poll said Sunday.
Poll shows Japanese prime minister gaining popularity among votersApril 27th, 2009 Poll: Japan PM gaining popularity among votersTOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso continued to gain popularity among voters on support for his economic stimulus measures and a political scandal that has dragged down the opposition, a newspaper poll showed Monday. The Nikkei business daily reported that 32 percent of voters now approve of the Aso administration, up seven percentage points from a similar poll taken a month ago.
Poll shows Australians want Shane Warne as PMDecember 27th, 2008 MELBOURNE - A recent television poll has shown that Australians want former cricketer Shane Warne in the role of a Prime Minister. The poll took place on Nine Network when the maverick Warne shared the commentary box with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during the Test match against South Africa here Saturday.