Conversation so far:
What was the highlight of Pim Fortuyn's politcial career?
How did Pim Fortuyn's political career start, and did he found any party?
Pim Fortuyn worked as a weekly columnist for Elsevier, and gradually became involved in politics and a more familiar public figure. He also formed his own party, Pim Fortuyn List.
What was notable and important about Pim Fortuyn's career?
What was Pim Fortuyn's controversial beliefs about?
Pim Fortuyn called Islam a backward culture, and was quoted as saying that if it were legally possible, he would close the borders for Muslim immigrants.
What were some of Pim Fortuyn's views?
Pim Fortuyn had controversial views on multiculturalism, immigration and Islam in the Netherlands.

Question: Were his views popular with the masses?
Self-contained rewrite: Were Pim Fortuyn's views popular with the masses?