Independent Voters Also Back Comprehensive Immigration Reform
A new survey from Benenson Strategy Group shows continued strong support for comprehensive immigration reform across the spectrum, including Independent voters. This is a clear case where the conventional wisdom about the politics of immigration is just plain wrong. Read on for a snapshot of where Independent voters are on the issue, by the numbers.Nationwide Poll: Majority Support for Immigration Reform Holds Strong Amidst Weak Economy
A poll of 800 likely 2010 general election voters finds that support for comprehensive immigration reform remains strong, even in a down economy. This latest research tests public opinion at three crucial moments of time – November 2008, May 2009, and December 2009 and finds continued strong support for comprehensive immigration reform. Support for reform also crosses party lines, with majorities of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents favoring the comprehensive solution to a temporary fix or mass deportation.Republican Voters Back Comprehensive Immigration Reform
A recent survey from Benenson Strategy Group shows strong support for comprehensive immigration reform across the spectrum, including Republican voters. This is a clear case where the conventional wisdom about the politics of immigration is dead wrong. Read on for a snapshot of where Republican voters are on the issue, by the numbers.Independent Voters: What’s Wrong with Conventional Wisdom on Immigration?
A recent survey from Benenson Strategy Group shows strong support for comprehensive immigration reform across the spectrum, including Independent voters. This is a clear case where the conventional wisdom about the politics of immigration is just plain wrong. Read on for a snapshot of where Independent voters are on the issue, by the numbers.Congressional District Poll: Support for Reform Strong in Battleground Districts; Swing Voters View
A poll of 500 likely voters each in three battleground Congressional districts finds strong support for comprehensive immigration reform. Majorities of voters in Idaho’s 1st Congressional District, Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, and California’s 3rd Congressional District believe that comprehensive reform will help taxpayers and is a fair solution to our broken immigration system. They also believe that Congress can and should address immigration reform at the same time it handles other issues. Nearly two-thirds of respondents in these districts support comprehensive immigration reform when asked generically, while nearly nine in ten support comprehensive reform upon hearing a description of the policy’s details.Focus Groups: Swing Voters Support Common-Sense, Comprehensive Solutions on Immigration
A series of six focus groups finds that the economy has put voters in a problem-solving state of mind. They strongly support common-sense solutions to fixing the broken immigration system. Several key swing demographic groups in Kansas City, MO, Atlanta, GA, and Phoenix, AZ, strongly favored the specifics of a comprehensive immigration reform proposal in which undocumented immigrants register, pay taxes, learn English, pass a criminal background check, and apply for citizenship. Participants broadly rejected proposals focused on mass-deportation.- Lake Research Partners — 06-01-09
Nationwide Poll: Widespread Support for Reform, Increased Urgency
A poll of 1,000 likely voters throughout the country finds widespread support for a comprehensive immigration reform across demographics. The majority of participants perceive an economic and fiscal benefit to immigration reform and want Congress to address the economy and immigration reform simultaneously. While approximately 2/3 of voters support reform prior to hearing key components of the legislation, a detailed description of a comprehensive reform proposal receives support from nearly 9 in 10 voters.- Benenson Strategy Group — 06-01-09
Experts Analyze Current Public Opinion on Immigration Reform and the Economy
On Tuesday, June 2, 2009, pollsters Pete Brodnitz and Celinda Lake joined immigration and political experts Simon Rosenberg and Frank Sharry on a telephonic conference call to analyze American voters' attitudes towards tackling immigration reform this year. Research from Benenson Strategy Group and Lake Research Partners shows that the American people want a solution to our broken immigration system, even during a down economy, and are frustrated with Washington's inaction.High Expectation of Hispanics for Immigration Reform
The results of a new poll of Hispanic voters in thirteen key states shows the importance of comprehensive immigration reform to Hispanic voters, underscores their belief that immigration reform should be a priority this year, and highlights the challenges and opportunities for both Republicans and Democrats on this important issue.- Bendixen and Associates — 05-18-09
Attitudes Toward Immigration Reform in Swing Districts
New polling sponsored by America's Voice and Immigration08.com found that a large majority of voters broadly supports comprehensive immigration reform. Supporters of enforcement-only policies may be loud, but there are not very many of them. In this difficult economy, voters are more likely to support immigration reforms that move undocumented workers out of the shadows and onto the tax rolls. Common sense solutions that help the economy and immigration policy are a win-win.
Close races where immigration is an issue, or Latino and Immigrant voters could make the difference.
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Celinda Lake Lake Research Partners |
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Simon Rosenberg New Democratic Network |
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Pete Brodnitz Benenson Strategy Group |
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Frank Sharry America's Voice |