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 ...
That is the most convoluted logic I think I've read on FR.
Unfortunately, I read it over and over and over again.
If the people who WIN are the people who are going to go easier on illegal immigration...do you really think they are going to get the message they should have been TOUGHER?
If the people who WIN are the people who are going to go easier on illegal immigration...do you really think they are going to get the message they should have been TOUGHER?
If the Republicans win...
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