Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Immigration

American Majority OK with Temporary Work Visas
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe illegal immigrants should be allowed to get temporary work visas so the government can track them and allow them to earn permanent residence after six years if they learn English, pay a fine, pay any back taxes, and have no criminal record, according to a poll by SRBI Public Affairs released by Time. 63 per cent of respondents support this concept. Dec 16, 2007
Americans Split on Illegal Immigration Debate
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are divided on how to deal with the undocumented workers who live in their country, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 38 per cent of respondents think illegal immigrants who are currently working in the U.S. should be allowed to stay in their jobs, and to eventually apply for U.S. citizenship. Dec 15, 2007
Path to Citizenship Backed by 60% of Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States are in favour of a program that would allow illegal immigrants to start on a path to citizenship, according to a poll by Bloomberg and the Los Angeles Times. 60 per cent of respondents support the proposal, which calls for undocumented workers to register, pay a fine, get fingerprinted, and learn English. Dec 10, 2007
Americans Split on the Future of Illegal Immigrants
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in the United States are divided over a program that would allow illegal immigrants currently residing in the country to obtain legal status provided they pass background checks, pay fines and have jobs, according to a poll by Knowledge Networks released by the Associated Press and Yahoo. 51 per cent of respondents favour the measure, while 49 per cent oppose it. Nov 23, 2007
Italians Want Army to Secure Borders
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Italy think police officers have been unable to control the border and avoid the entry of illegal immigrants into the country, according to a poll by Arnaldo Ferrari Nasi. 56.8 per cent of respondents want the Armed Forces to enforce border security as well. Nov 17, 2007
Britons Urge for Tougher Immigration Laws
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Almost two-thirds of adults in Britain believe their government should enact stricter immigration laws, according to a poll by Ipsos-MORI published in The Observer. 64 per cent of respondents think existing regulations should be much tougher, and 12 per cent call for immigration to Britain to be stopped altogether. Nov 13, 2007
U.S. Backs Path to Citizenship for Illegal Residents
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in the United States would support a law making it possible for undocumented immigrants to legalize their status under certain conditions, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 51 per cent of respondents would support a program offering citizenship to illegal residents if they pay a fine and meet a set of requirements, down one point since June. Nov 6, 2007
Arrest All Illegal Residents, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the United States think every law enforcement officer has the obligation to arrest all undocumented residents in the country, including those who have not broken state or local laws, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 55 per cent of respondents share this opinion, while 43 per cent disagree. Oct 27, 2007
French Split on DNA Testing for Immigrants
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in France have differing opinions regarding a government proposal to require new immigrants to present genetic proof that they are related to those they intend to join in the European country, according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 49 per cent of respondents think the measure would have a positive effect because it would limit fraudulent immigration applications. Oct 27, 2007
Americans Ponder Actions on Illegal Residents
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the United States agree that their government should take specific actions to deal with the country’s millions of undocumented immigrants, according to a poll by Public Opinion Strategies and Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research released by National Public Radio. Oct 17, 2007
U.S. Ponders Conditional Legalization of Immigrants
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the United States would back a proposal to offer legal status to undocumented immigrants currently living in the country if they pay a fine and meet other requirements, according to a poll by ICR released by ABC News. 58 per cent of respondents would support this plan, while 35 per cent would reject it. Oct 12, 2007
Finland Would Welcome Immigration Increase
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Finns want to allow more foreigners to live and work in the country, according to a poll by TNS Gallup published in Helsingin Sanomat. 55 per cent of respondents think Finland should take in more immigrants than it does now. Oct 8, 2007
Support for Calderón Stable in Mexico
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Mexican president Felipe Calderón maintains a high level of public support, according to a poll by Reforma. 65 per cent of respondents approve of the head of state’s performance, unchanged since May. Sep 7, 2007
Australia: Is the End of the Howard Era Near?
Gabriela Perdomo - With an election looming just around the corner of Australia’s winter, Aussies have started to ask the obligatory questions. Will this spring see the end of John Howard’s 11 years in the prime minister’s office? Will he retire now that he has reached the age of 68? Or, could the opposition’s Kevin Rudd—more popular than him—possibly win the ballot? Sep 6, 2007
Colom Leads by Three Points in Guatemala
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Álvaro Colom is losing ground ahead of this month’s presidential election in Guatemala, according to a poll by Borge y Asociados published in El Periódico. 30.7 per cent of respondents would vote for the leftist National Union of Hope (UNE) candidate in the ballot, down 2.3 points since July. Sep 2, 2007
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