Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
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- Vladimir Putin
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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Immigration
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Arizona Chooses Bush Over Top Three Dems
- (CPOD) Jan. 7, 2004 - George W. Bush would carry Arizona in the 2004 presidential election, according to a poll by Market Solutions Group published in The Arizona Republic. The current president is supported by more than 48 per cent of respondents in head-to-head contests against three prospective Democratic nominees. Jan 7, 2004
- French Wary Of Le Pen
- (CPOD) Dec. 11, 2003 - Controversial politicial Jean-Marie Le Pen is not a popular figure in France, according to a poll by TNS-Sofres released by RTL and Le Monde. 75 per cent of respondents are opposed to the political ideas of the National Front (FN) leader. Dec 11, 2003
- Independence Or Europe: Northern Cyprus To Choose
- Mario Canseco On Dec. Oct 28, 2003
- No National ID Card In Canada, U.S.
- (CPOD) Oct. 18, 2003 - Canadian and American adults reject the idea of a national identification card to deal with security concerns, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid. 52 per cent of Canadian respondents and 59 per cent of American respondents are against the proposal. Oct 18, 2003
- Problems In “Old Europe”
- Mario Canseco As the military operation in Iraq reaches six months—and phrases such as "shock and awe" and "freedom fries" start to fade away from the world's collective memory—the two world leaders who more vehemently opposed the coalition effort are back in the spotlight.B Sep 25, 2003
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Arizonans Support Measures Against Illegal Immigrants
- (CPOD) Sept. 25, 2003 - A controversial proposal that would deny state and local welfare services to illegal immigrants has the support of Arizonans, according to a poll by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University released by KAET-TV Channel 8. 70 per cent of respondents support the initiative, called "Protect Arizona Now." Sep 25, 2003
- Algerian Refugee Case Sways New Zealanders
- (CPOD) Aug. 26, 2003 - The case of asylum-seeker Ahmed Zaoui continues to divide New Zealanders, according to a poll by DigiPoll published in the New Zealand Herald. 50 per cent of respondents disagree with a decision to allow the Algerian national to remain in the country. Aug 26, 2003
- Canadians Mull Terrorist Activity
- (CPOD) Aug. 25, 2003 - Residents of Ontario are worried over a possible terrorist act, according to a poll by Navigator Ltd. 60.2 per cent of respondents are concerned over the possibility of an attack in Canadian soil. Aug 25, 2003
- Britons Want Tougher Immigration Standards
- (CPOD) Aug. 18, 2003 - British citizens are not satisfied with existing immigration guidelines and procedures, according to a poll by YouGov published in The Sun. 82 per cent of respondents say the government's policies regarding asylum seekers are not tough enough. Aug 18, 2003
- Loose Berlusconi Dissipates Italian Support
- Mario Canseco This summer was supposed to usher in a new era for Italy. Aug 15, 2003
- Hispanics Unsure About 2004 Election
- (CPOD) Aug. 8, 2003 - Hispanic Americans are mostly undecided in the 2004 presidential election, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. Almost half of all respondents have not made up their minds over voting for George W. Bush or not. Aug 8, 2003
- Davis Braces For Recall Election In California
- Mario Canseco Last week, California state officials announced that a recall election will take place on Oct. Jul 30, 2003
- Too Many Immigrants, Say Americans
- (CPOD) Jul. 18, 2003 - Many Americans believe the number of immigrants the country takes in should be reduced, according to a poll by Gallup. 47 per cent of respondents believe current levels of acceptance must decrease. Jul 18, 2003
- Racism Present In Some Italian Teens
- (CPOD) Jul. 8, 2003 - Some teenagers in Italy foster racist inclinations, according to a specifically designed questionnaire by Italian Jewry. Respondents were asked to agree or disagree with specific statements on immigration, Muslims and Jews. More than half of all surveyed teenagers believe immigrants foment prostitution. Results were similar in assessing the Muslim world, but lower when r Jul 8, 2003
- Basque Terrorism Top Concern In Spain
- (CPOD) Jul. 8, 2003 - Terrorist attacks are the main concern for Spaniards, according to a poll by Gallup. 62.2 per cent of respondents say incursions by armed group Basque Motherland and Liberty (ETA) are the biggest problem in the country. Jul 8, 2003