And Italy's new prime minister, Mario Monti, although running an unelected government, basks in the highest popularity rating of any Italian leader in years.

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Maehara is probably the DPJ politician with the highest general popularity and confidence in leadership ability.

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They are not basking in the light of their highest popularity ratings, these days.

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The popularity of the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP) isn't at its highest these days.

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