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Immigration: 37% Trust GOP, 31% Dems
Rasmussen Reports ^ | 4/1/2006 | Rasmussen Reports

Posted on 04/11/2006 11:12:36 AM PDT by philsfan24

April 11, 2006--In a political season when most of the news has been bad for Republicans, the Congressional debate over immigration has produced a bit of movement in favor of the GOP.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national opinion survey found that 37% of Americans now trust Republicans more than Democrats on the issue of immigration. Just 31% trust the Democrats more.

In late March, the two parties were perceived equally on the topic, with 38% favoring the GOP and 37% preferring the Democrats.

Americans remain divided on the issue itself. Just 41% favor letting immigrants move towards citizenship by paying a fine, paying back taxes, and learning to speak English. Forty-two percent (42%) are opposed.

Forty-two percent (42%) believe a barrier along the Mexican border would significantly reduce immigration while 39% disagree.

Still, 57% believe a barrier should be built. Just 31% disagree.

A separate survey found that, in a hypothetical race for Congress, a plurality of Americans would vote for the candidate who favors more enforcement on the immigration issue.

(Excerpt) Read more at rasmussenreports.com ...


TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 109th; aliens; amnesty; borderlist; democrats; deportation; gop; illegalaliens; immigrants; immigration; issues; poll; polls; trust
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1 posted on 04/11/2006 11:12:37 AM PDT by philsfan24
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Get Tancredo out in front, and that GOP # will double.


2 posted on 04/11/2006 11:13:19 AM PDT by ConTex
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To: ConTex

Exactly right!


3 posted on 04/11/2006 11:14:58 AM PDT by stopem (http://www.liddyshow.com/petition.php)
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To: philsfan24

Stupid. Who do you trust more?

Who do you trust more Iran or Syria?

How about... I don't trust either on this issue?


4 posted on 04/11/2006 11:15:19 AM PDT by brownsfan (It's not a war on terror... it's a war with islam.)
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To: philsfan24

Ted Kennedys speech cheering on the illegals needs to be all over the TV.


5 posted on 04/11/2006 11:16:01 AM PDT by Echo Talon
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To: ConTex
Get Tancredo out in front, and that GOP # will double.

Where is he? He should be doing the talk show circuit.

6 posted on 04/11/2006 11:17:16 AM PDT by rhombus
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To: ConTex

Good point.


7 posted on 04/11/2006 11:17:21 AM PDT by moehoward
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To: philsfan24

You will not see these numbers in the MSM. Instead you will find some bogus poll that supports the illegals.


8 posted on 04/11/2006 11:18:07 AM PDT by Uncle Hal
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To: Echo Talon
Ted Kennedys speech cheering on the illegals needs to be all over the TV.

It was interesting to watch Teddy giving his speech, while a woman at his side translated it into Spanish.

9 posted on 04/11/2006 11:18:42 AM PDT by Cowboy Bob (A Liberal by any other name is still a Hypocrite)
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To: philsfan24
I wrote earlier in this debate--and others disputed it--that the GOP has the reputation as the more hardcore one, and that this would be reflected in November.

All we have to do is not give in to the Buchananoids and support the GOP--BUT (big, Hillary-sized but) we have to pressure the GOP to do the right thing on immigration.

A tough task, but just imagine how much tougher it will be if the Dems get in in November.

10 posted on 04/11/2006 11:19:29 AM PDT by Darkwolf377 ("Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. " TR)
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To: ConTex

I knew that ap-ipsos poll was a lie. you can tell there's a groundswell against amnesty. repubs better get on the right side of this issue.


11 posted on 04/11/2006 11:19:50 AM PDT by jackadams
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To: Echo Talon
Ted Kennedys speech cheering on the illegals needs to be all over the TV.

Yep. Showing far left liberals out there enraging the illegals tells the American people this is nothing but a far left wing attempt to take over America. Having them show up during a foreign invasion and supporting the invaders was a God send for us.

12 posted on 04/11/2006 11:20:26 AM PDT by concerned about politics ("Get thee behind me, Liberal.")
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To: ConTex

No, Jeff Sessions should be out front.

Where is he? The opportunity was there for him to be vocal in the media. Maybe he's planning for the future.


13 posted on 04/11/2006 11:24:07 AM PDT by Shermy
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To: philsfan24

Rass should have asked why, but let me fill in the blanks.

From these results that highly still favor a wall...and the fact Mccain/kennedy/Hagel/Specter/Martinez is no different then the Dem's plan?

I think it's fair to assume the ONLY difference between the two parties is that the House passed an enforcement only bill.

Perhaps McCain, Hagel, Specter and Martinez ought to get onboard with Sessions, Hayworth etc..


14 posted on 04/11/2006 11:25:13 AM PDT by Soul Seeker ("No Illegal Alien Left Behind Act" - (quote: Jeff Sessions) - 4/6/06)
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To: philsfan24

NOt to worry, the MSM will have a poll out tomorrow noting the completely different number.


15 posted on 04/11/2006 11:26:43 AM PDT by edcoil (Reality doesn't say much - doesn't need too)
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To: ConTex

You don't need Tancredo anywhere. This isn't a national election year with national candidates. It's going to be the positions the individual candidates take in House/Senate elections this year that matters. If a particular GOP candidate wants to run on this issue, he's certainly free to do so.


16 posted on 04/11/2006 11:26:59 AM PDT by XJarhead
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To: philsfan24

And this was taken April 1&2 BEFORE THESE PIMPLY FACED MORONS STARTED RUBBING MEXICAN FLAGS IN OUR FACES. What will the numbers be the next time Ras does this poll?
That will nail it down.


17 posted on 04/11/2006 11:28:13 AM PDT by jmaroneps37 (Everyday brings a new reason to distrust Hillary Clinton.)
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To: philsfan24

The numbers show that people are way too trusting. I trust very few politicians and neither party.


18 posted on 04/11/2006 11:28:32 AM PDT by SmoothTalker
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To: jmaroneps37

i screwed up the date in the article. it was published today, not 4/1. the poll was taken apr 8-9. this was still before yesterday's insanity though so i would imagine the number is even higher now.


19 posted on 04/11/2006 11:30:32 AM PDT by philsfan24
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To: ConTex
Tancredo should be locked in a box. He is a lightning rod for every negative generalization made about Conservatives. He would kill the momentum towards Border Security. Senators Sessions and Kyl would help, and not hurt like Tancredo.
20 posted on 04/11/2006 11:32:11 AM PDT by Pukin Dog (Sans Reproache, so if mere words can anger you, it means you can be controlled with little effort.)
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