Polls: Europe negative on Bush re-election

Boston Globe ^ | 12/13/04 | Will Lester

[kattracks]

WASHINGTON -- President Bush's re-election was viewed negatively by a majority of people in several European countries -- including those in Britain, America's strongest ally in the war in Iraq, Associated Press polling found. The president was not the only one viewed unfavorably. Americans generally were seen in an unfavorable light by many in France, Germany and Spain, countries not supportive of U.S. Iraq policies.

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As reflected by his re-election, a majority in the United States viewed Bush favorably. Just over half in this country said they were hopeful and were not disappointed after Bush's re-election.

At least seven in 10 in France, Germany and Spain said they have an unfavorable view of President Bush. Just over half of the French and Germans said they have an unfavorable view of Americans in general, and about half of Spaniards felt that way.

Especially inclined to have an unfavorable opinion of Bush in those countries were people between ages 18 and 24. A majority of all respondents in France, Germany and Spain said they were disappointed that Bush won a second four-year term, defeating Democrat John Kerry.

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Just over half of the people in France, Germany and Spain had an unfavorable view of Americans, but a solid majority in Australia (69 percent), Britain (60 percent), Canada (80 percent) and Italy (56 percent) expressed a favorable opinion.

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In Australia, seven in 10 surveyed had a favorable view of Americans; four in 10 had a positive impression of Bush. He got favorable reviews from more Australians than from those in any other country polled aside from the United States.

Randall Pearce, general manager of Ipsos Mackay Public Affairs, said Prime Minister John Howard's public backing of Bush appeared to help the president. A majority of Howard's supporters had a favorable view of Bush.

[Wiz]

It just make me happy to see the depressed anti-Bush and anti-American Europeans by the reelection of President Bush. Now we can say that we will not be altered by multi nationalism and we are going to decide what we want to do.

[freekitty]

Oh goodie....Another general broad based poll.

[Slings and Arrows]

The Volvo will be re-named the Osama. Detonates on impact.

Been done:

[TheBigB]

According to John Zogby, not only do 146% of all Americans disapprove of George W. Bush, but 243% actually voted for John Kerry.

[Nick Danger]

[Mamzelle]

Why are they always polling the Eurotrash over their opinions of Americans? Europe is dying. Europe is insignificant and weak. Europe simply does not matter, which means their opinions do not matter.

Europe would be wiser to poll American the Strong over American opinion of Europe--and they'd better hope the opinions are more favorable than unfavorable.

[Bonaparte]

Thankyou for the fine editing, weegee. Much better.