Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
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- Kevin Rudd
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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Immigration
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Iraq War is Blair’s Worst Mistake, Say Britons
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Britain believe the coalition effort damaged the leadership of Tony Blair, according to a poll by YouGov. 50 per cent of respondents think taking part in the invasion of Iraq was the prime minister's worst mistake. May 20, 2007
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A Third of Americans Approve of President Bush
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Support for George W. Bush remains low in the United States, according to two recent public opinion polls. In a survey by Gallup released by USA Today, 33 per cent of respondents approve of the way the American president is handling his job, down five points since early April. May 20, 2007
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The Patient Search for Tony Blair’s Legacy
- Mario Canseco - This week, Tony Blair appeared next to United States president George W. Bush for perhaps the last time. The British prime minister chose Washington as one of the first stops of his goodbye tour, as Britons get comfortable with the idea of Gordon Brown becoming their next head of government. May 19, 2007
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Labour Party Keeps Lead in Norway
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Labour Party (DNA) remains Norway's most popular political organization, according to a poll by Norsk Respons published in Aftenposten. 31.8 per cent of respondents would vote for Labour in the next legislative election, up 0.6 points since April. May 17, 2007
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Britons Want Action on Immigration, Iraq
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Britain believe their next prime minister should take measures to deal with two topics, according to a poll by YouGov. 60 per cent of respondents think Tony Blair's successor should reduce immigration, and 49 per cent want him or her to withdraw British troops from Iraq as soon as is practicable. May 16, 2007
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Negative Views on Immigration Grow in Italy
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More people in Italy hold negative views on the impact of immigration, according to a poll by Demetra published in La Repubblica. 43.2 per cent of respondents think immigrants are threat to public safety, up 3.9 points in two years. May 15, 2007
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Americans Back Path to Citizenship for Immigrants
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in the United States favour legalizing undocumented workers under specific conditions, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 80 per cent of respondents would allow illegal immigrants to stay and apply for citizenship if they had a job and paid back taxes. May 15, 2007
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Dutch Say Fortuyn’s Legacy Positive
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the Netherlands are satisfied with the impact an assassinated political leader had on their country, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. 61 per cent of respondents say Pim Fortuyn had a positive influence on Dutch politics. May 14, 2007
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Dutch Back Amnesty for Asylum Seekers
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the Netherlands support granting amnesty to some immigrants, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. 52 per cent of respondents favour a general pardon for the asylum seekers who have been in the European country for more than six years. May 8, 2007
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Opposition Has Clear Lead in Sweden
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Three centre-left opposition parties have extended their advantage in Sweden, according to a poll by Synovate Temo. 56.4 per cent of respondents would support the Workers' Party - Social-Democrats (S), the Left Party (Vp) or the Environmental Party - The Greens (MP) in the next election to the Diet. May 6, 2007
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Americans Reject Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the U.S. believe illegal immigrants should not be eligible for citizenship under certain circumstances, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 56 per cent of respondents oppose granting citizenship to the child of an illegal alien born in the United States. May 4, 2007
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Republicans 2008: Giuliani 30%, Tie for Second
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Rudy Giuliani remains the most popular prospective Republican Party presidential hopeful in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 30 per cent of respondents would support the former New York City mayor in a 2008 primary. May 2, 2007
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Minimum Wage is Blair’s Legacy, Say Britons
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Britain believe Tony Blair will be remembered for one of his economic policies, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 54 per cent of respondents think the introduction of the minimum wage will be judged as one of their prime minister's greatest successes. May 2, 2007
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Americans Oppose Temporary Worker Program
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe illegal immigrants should not stay in the country, according to a poll by Hart/Newhouse released by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News. 52 per cent of respondents oppose allowing foreigners who have jobs but are staying illegally in the United States to apply for legal, temporary worker status. Apr 30, 2007
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President Bush at 35%, or Lower, in U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - George W. Bush keeps low numbers in the United States, according to four recent public opinion polls. In surveys by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, and Hart/Newhouse for the Wall Street Journal and NBC News, 35 per cent of respondents approve of the way the American president is handling his job. Apr 29, 2007