Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Immigration

Republicans 2008: Giuliani 22%, McCain 15%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Rudy Giuliani fell again in the race for the Republican Party's presidential nomination in the United States, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 22 per cent of respondents would vote for the former New York City mayor in a primary, down two points since May. Jun 9, 2007
Mexicans Divided Over U.S. Immigration Bill
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Mexico are split on whether lawmakers in the United States will be able to agree on a controversial reform to the country's immigration guidelines, according to a poll by Reforma. 50 per cent of respondents think a bill is not likely to be approved by the end of this year, while 47 per cent believe it can be done. Jun 8, 2007
Support for Skilled Immigrants Grows in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More people in the United States believe professionals and skilled foreigners should be favoured by their immigration system, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 43 per cent of respondents think the government should give higher priority to educated applicants, up five points since April. Jun 8, 2007
Americans Back Legalization, Worker Program
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the United States would offer millions of undocumented workers living in the country the chance to legalize their status, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 52 per cent of respondents would support a program giving illegal immigrants the chance to stay after paying a fine and meeting other requirements. Jun 7, 2007
Americans Reject Senate Immigration Proposal
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few adults in the United States support the latest immigration reform proposal, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. Only 26 per cent of respondents favour the plan, while 48 per cent oppose it. Jun 5, 2007
Immigration Harms Country, Say Britons
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Britain question the benefits of immigration, according to a poll by Harris Interactive published in the Financial Times. 54 per cent of respondents think immigration harms their country. Jun 4, 2007
U.S. Against Legal Immigrants Voting
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of people in the United States believe legal foreign residents should not be authorized to participate in elections, according to a poll by Harris Interactive published in the Financial Times. 53 per cent of respondents in the U.S. think legal immigrants who are not yet citizens should not be allowed to vote in any elections. Jun 3, 2007
Democratic Victory Likely in 2008, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States think two Democratic presidential hopefuls stand a good chance of winning the 2008 election, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 49 per cent of respondents say it is likely that Illinois senator Barack Obama will be elected, while 46 per cent feel the same way about New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Jun 1, 2007
Italians More Likely to Expel Illegal Immigrants
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of respondents in three European countries believe all illegal immigrants should be deported, according to a poll by Harris Interactive published in the Financial Times. 60 per cent of respondents in Italy, 59 per cent in Britain and 54 per cent in Germany are in favour of expulsion. May 31, 2007
Americans Would Give Illegal Immigrants a Chance
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe people who have lived and worked in the country illegally for at least two years should be allowed to apply for legal status, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 62 per cent of respondents think some illegal immigrants should be given a chance to keep their jobs. May 28, 2007
Republicans 2008: Giuliani 36%, McCain 22%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Rudy Giuliani in a three-person contest for the Republican Party's presidential nomination fell this month, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 36 per cent of respondents would like to see the former New York City mayor as their candidate for the United States presidency, down 11 points in a month. May 27, 2007
Americans Oppose Recent Immigration Bill
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in the United States are against the immigration reform proposal developed by their federal lawmakers, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 48 per cent of respondents oppose the plan, while 26 per cent are in favour. May 26, 2007
Republicans 2008: Giuliani 26%, McCain 18%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Rudy Giuliani is holding on to the top position among Republican Party supporters in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 26 per cent of respondents would vote for the former New York City mayor in a 2008 presidential primary. May 24, 2007
Republicans 2008: Giuliani 24%, McCain 17%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Rudy Giuliani fell among Republican Party supporters in the United States, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 24 per cent of respondents would vote for the former New York City mayor in a 2008 presidential primary, down nine points since April. May 21, 2007
Immigration Proposals Split Views in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are divided on a plan to offer legal status to undocumented workers, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 44 per cent of respondents oppose a comprehensive approach to immigration reform, which would include a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants already in the U.S., while 42 per cent are in favour. May 21, 2007
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