Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Terrorism

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
Warlords Still Control Afghanistan, Say Americans
(CPOD) Jul. 11, 2003 - Americans do not think their military is in charge of Afghanistan, according to a poll by Knowlegde Networks for the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 36 per cent of respondents believe warlords still control most of the country. Jul 11, 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
Government Stretched The Truth On WMD’s Say Americans
(CPOD) Jul. 3, 2003 - Many Americans believe their government was not fully truthful in the lead-up to the invasion of Iraq, according to a poll by the Program on International Policy Attitudes. While only 10 per cent of respondents believe the government presented false evidence, 52 per cent say the current administration stretched the truth in assessing Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. Jul 3, 2003
Ontario Split Over Racial Profiling
(CPOD) May 31, 2003 - Residents of Ontario are split over the use of racial profiling, according to a poll by Compas Inc. for CanWest News and Global Television. 49 per cent of respondents in the Canadian province believe the practice should be allowed in the fight against terrorism, during a medical crisis and to combat crime. May 31, 2003
Confidence In War On Terror Dips After Latest Attacks
(CPOD) May 29, 2003 - Americans are less certain about an eventual victory over terrorism, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 54 per cent of respondents say the United States and its allies are winning the war on terror, an 11 per cent drop since April. May 29, 2003
Travel Plans In U.S. Not Slowed By Economy, Terror
(CPOD) May 27, 2003 - Despite concerns about the economy and terrorism, most Americans are not altering their holiday arrangements this summer, according to a poll by the Associated Press. 80 per cent of respondents say current problems have no effect on their vacation plans. May 27, 2003
Republicans Lead, But Get Mixed Reviews On Issues
(CPOD) May 27, 2003 - The ruling Republican Party leads the Democrats in the United States, 18 months prior to the next presidential election, according to a poll by CBS News and the New York Times. More than half of all respondents have a favourable view of the Republicans, and believe the party has a clear plan for the country. May 27, 2003
A system in disarray
Angus Reid Vancouver Sun Maybe it's time to declare an orange alert here in Canada, not because of the threat from terrorists but from microbes. May 24, 2003
Americans Welcome Bush Tax Package
(CPOD) May 22, 2003 - Americans remain uneasy about financial matters, but believe the tax cuts proposed by United States president George W. Bush will be helpful, according to a poll by CBS News and the New York Times. 41 per cent of respondents say the package will be positive for the national economy. May 22, 2003
Bush Leads Graham In Florida
(CPOD) May 13, 2003 - Former Florida governor Bob Graham would lose to Republican George W. Bush if the United States 2004 presidential election were held today, according to a poll by Schroth & Associates published in the Miami Herald. 52 per cent of respondents would vote for Bush, while 43 per cent favour Graham. May 13, 2003
More Canadians Believe War Was Justified
(CPOD) May 11, 2003 - More Canadians condone the war in Iraq, according to a poll by Léger Marketing. 46 per cent of respondents say military action against Saddam Hussein's regime was justified, a 13 per cent increase since March. May 11, 2003
The art of surreal politics
Angus ReidVancouver SunThere's a painting at the Art Institute of Chicago that serves as the perfect metaphor for B.C.'s political picture over the past two years. May 10, 2003
Wave the flag or be silenced
Angus Reid Vancouver Sun Now that the anesthetic of the mind-numbing 24/7 coverage of the Iraq War is starting to wear off, it's becoming increasingly clear that, despite the hoopla over satellite cameras and embedded journalists, the invasion of Iraq saw American broadcasters enter a new and disturbing phase in which the lines between reporting and propaganda are blurred more than ever. May 3, 2003
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