Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Immigration

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
Colin Powell, Bill Clinton Still Liked in U.S
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - In a list of seven past and current United States political figures, only two are liked by a majority of people, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 77 per cent of respondents have a favourable view of former U.S. state secretary Colin Powell, and 55 per cent feel the same way about former U.S. president Bill Clinton. Jun 22, 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
The long road to immigration reform
Mario Canseco - For weeks, polling companies in the United States have provided plenty of numbers related to the current debate on illegal immigration. As the House of Representatives and the Senate ponder what to do about existing regulations, several themes appear to be significant to American public opinion. Jun 20, 2007
Obama Ahead of Three Republicans in U.S. Race
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Barack Obama is the most popular 2008 presidential contender in the United States, according to a poll by Bloomberg and the Los Angeles Times. At least 46 per cent of respondents would vote for the Illinois senator in head-to-head contests against three prospective Republican nominees. Jun 18, 2007
Americans Target Employers of Illegal Immigrants
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of people in the United States believe more should be done to punish employers who hire illegal immigrants, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 55 per cent of respondents think increasing penalties on these employers would be most effective in reducing illegal immigration. Jun 18, 2007
French Want Sarkozy to Fight Unemployment
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A third of people in France are concerned about job creation, according to a poll by LH2 published in Libération. 33 per cent of respondents believe reducing unemployment should be one of the priorities for French president Nicolas Sarkozy. Jun 17, 2007
Americans Ponder Options for Illegal Immigrants
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States think migrant workers should have the chance to stay in the country if they comply with a set of specific requirements, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 63 per cent of respondents favour providing a way for illegal immigrants currently in the country to gain legal citizenship if they pass bac Jun 17, 2007
Americans Prefer Smaller Immigration Reform
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States would endorse minor changes to the country's immigration guidelines, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 51 per cent of respondents think the U.S. Senate should take smaller steps towards reform. Jun 16, 2007
U.S. Backs Path to Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States support a proposal that would allow undocumented workers to start on a path to citizenship after complying with a set of specific requirements, according to a poll by Bloomberg and the Los Angeles Times. 63 per cent of respondents are in favour of this solution for illegal immigrants. Jun 15, 2007
Republicans 2008: Giuliani 27%, McCain at 19%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Rudy Giuliani dropped in the race for the Republican Party's presidential nomination in the United States, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs released by the Associated Press. 27 per cent of respondents would back the former New York City mayor in a primary, down eight points since March. Jun 13, 2007
U.S. Would Give Second Chance to Immigrants
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe undocumented workers should be allowed to stay in the country under certain circumstances, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 67 per cent of respondents favour giving illegal immigrants who pay taxes and obey the law a second chance. Jun 12, 2007
Giuliani Leads Obama, Hillary in U.S. Race
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Republican Rudy Giuliani leads two prospective Democratic presidential nominees in the United States, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 46 per cent of respondents would vote for the former New York City mayor in 2008, while 41 per cent would support Illinois senator Barack Obama. Jun 12, 2007
Americans Pick Enforcement in Immigration Debate
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States believe the solution to illegal immigration lies in following existing rules and regulations, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 58 per cent of respondents think the problem would be solved enforcing the current laws, while 34 per cent call for a complete legislative overhaul. Jun 11, 2007
Half of Americans Oppose Immigration Bill
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States reject proposed modifications to their country's legislation on immigration, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 50 per cent of respondents oppose the bill considered by the Senate, and 49 per cent think it would be better to not pass it at this time. Jun 10, 2007
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