Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Immigration

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
Opposition ALP Recovers in Australia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - After a sharp drop in early June, the Australian Labor Party (ALP) has gained momentum again, according to a poll by Galaxy published in The Herald Sun. 46 per cent of respondents would vote for the ALP in the next legislative election, up two points in a month. Jul 5, 2007
Republicans 2008: Giuliani 29%, McCain 17%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More Republican Party supporters in the United States want Rudy Giuliani as their presidential nominee in 2008, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 29 per cent of respondents would support the former New York City mayor in a primary, up seven points since early June. Jul 4, 2007
UK Wants Brown to Focus on Immigration, Iraq
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Half of people in Britain consider their new prime minister should act to reduce immigration into the country, according to a poll by YouGov released by Sky News. 50 per cent of respondents think this should be Gordon Brown's top priority. Jul 2, 2007
Only 30% in U.S. Supported Immigration Bill
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few Americans were completely in favour of the changes to existing illegal immigration guidelines proposed by the United States Senate, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. Just 30 per cent of respondents supported the bill. Jul 1, 2007
Americans Want Legalization at a Price
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in the United States believe undocumented workers should be allowed to become citizens under two specific conditions, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 57 per cent of respondents favour creating a program that would allow illegal immigrants already living in the U.S. for a number of years to stay in the country and apply for citizenship if they ha Jun 30, 2007
Brown Means No Change for Britons
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Britain are not expecting the status quo to change under a new prime minister, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 61 per cent of respondents think the performance of the government will stay about the same under Gordon Brown. Jun 29, 2007
Illegal Immigrant Kids Not Citizens, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in the United States believe the government should not grant citizenship to children born in the country to illegal immigrants, according to a poll by Zogby Interactive released by UPI. 55.6 per cent of respondents disagree with this policy, while 41.1 per cent support it. Jun 28, 2007
Canadians Doubt DFAIT Would Help Abroad
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada remain skeptical about their government's ability to assist them if they were detained in a foreign country, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 53 per cent of respondents are not confident that the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) would come to their aid, up three points since February. Jun 26, 2007
Illegal Immigrants a Burden, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States hold negative views on their country's undocumented residents, according to a poll by Zogby Interactive released by UPI. 46 per cent of respondents think illegal immigrants are a burden to the country, while 22 per cent see them as a benefit. Jun 26, 2007
Italians Link Immigrants to Security Problems
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Italy think the government should address immigration and petty crime in order to improve public safety, according to a poll by Ipsos Public Affairs. 25 per cent of respondents think these issues are more pressing than all others. Jun 25, 2007
President Bush Reaches Record Lows in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for George W. Bush continues to erode in the United States, according to three recent public opinion polls. In a survey by Gallup released by USA Today, 32 per cent of respondents approve of the way George W. Bush is handling his job. Jun 24, 2007
All in U.S. Should Speak English, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in the United States believe everybody who calls themselves an American citizen should speak the national language, according to a poll by Hart/Newhouse released by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News. 89 per cent of respondents support having all immigrants applying for citizenship being required to learn English. Jun 23, 2007
Immigration Schemes Impractical, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe it would be impossible to order all illegal immigrants to abandon the country, according to a poll by Hart/Newhouse released by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News. 85 per cent of respondents think a massive deportation is unrealistic and unachievable. Jun 22, 2007
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