Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Immigration

Koran Ban Rejected in the Netherlands
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A large number of Dutch adults are against a proposed measure to forbid a key religious text of Islam, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. 75 per cent of respondents think the Koran should not be banned in the European country. Aug 19, 2007
Republicans 2008: Giuliani 38%, Thompson 18%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - In a four-person race for the Republican Party's presidential nomination in the United States, public support for Rudy Giuliani has increased, according to a poll by CBS News. 38 per cent of respondents would like to see the former New York City mayor as their candidate, up five points since July. Aug 17, 2007
Americans Want Tougher Stance on Illegal Workers
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe people who provide deceitful information about their legal status to their employers should lose their jobs, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 79 per cent of respondents think workers with false identity documents should be fired. Aug 16, 2007
Obama Even with Giuliani, Leads Thompson in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama is almost tied with a prospective Republican presidential nominee in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 44 per cent of respondents would vote for the Illinois senator, while 43 per cent would back former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani. Aug 14, 2007
Ten-Point Lead for U.S. Democrats in 2008
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States would support the Democratic Party in the 2008 congressional ballot, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 47 per cent of respondents would vote for the Democrats in next year's election. Aug 12, 2007
Republicans 2008: Giuliani at 30%, F. Thompson 19%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Rudy Giuliani remains the top presidential contender for Republican Party supporters in the United States, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 30 per cent of respondents would back the former New York City mayor in a 2008 primary. Aug 11, 2007
The Stable Ms. Merkel
Gabriela Perdomo - She is a star in the international community and a well-respected politician at home. Angela Merkel, the German chancellor and leader of a grand coalition of conservative and left-leaning parties, is arguably one of the most important politicians of our time. Aug 8, 2007
Austrians Assess Home-Grown Islamist Threat
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Austria are divided on whether radical Islamists willing to perpetrate a terrorist attack are already living in their country, according to a poll by OGM. 47 per cent of respondents think it is likely that this is the case, while 47 per cent disagree. Aug 5, 2007
ALP Remains Ahead in Australian Politics20070802
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Australian Labor Party (ALP) is still leading the federal political scene in the country, according to a poll by Galaxy published in The Herald Sun. 44 per cent of respondents would back the ALP in the next election to the House of Representatives, down two points since early July. Aug 2, 2007
Dutch Say Country Will Shun Islamic Traditions
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most Dutch adults reject a recent statement by their integration minister, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. 56 per cent of respondents disagree with Ella Vogelaar, who said she expects the Netherlands to eventually adopt some of the traditions of Islam. Aug 1, 2007
Dutch Reject Religious Work Permit Rules
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in the Netherlands oppose a government provision that loosens immigration requirements for religious leaders, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. 71 per cent of respondents think there should not be preferential treatment for any type of religious leader in the country. Jul 28, 2007
Illegal Immigration Important for Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in the United States are concerned about illegal immigration, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 62 per cent of respondents say the issue is extremely or very important to them. Jul 12, 2007
National Slides, Labour Up in New Zealand
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - New Zealand's main opposition party has lost some public support but remains ahead of all other organizations, according to a poll by Colmar Brunton released by One News. 52 per cent of respondents would vote for the National party in the next general election, down four points since May. Jul 11, 2007
Democrats Lead by 12 Points in United States
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Democratic Party holds a large advantage in the early stages of the 2008 United States congressional campaign, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 46 per cent of respondents would vote for the Democrats in next year's election, up one point since late May. Jul 9, 2007
U.S. Election: Is McCain Falling Through the Cracks? 
Gabriela Perdomo - An electoral season that has started earlier than ever might be already taking a toll on one of the most promising contenders aspiring to the United States' presidency. Time is against John McCain, a Vietnam veteran who was tortured when captured as a prisoner of war. Jul 9, 2007
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