Here’s are some very *interesting* findings, from Basswood Research (CFG’s polling company)....from 2013, on “comprehensive immigration” policies.....a “survey” conducted for Americans for a Conservative Direction....aka Haley Barbour, Dan Senor and Sally Bradshaw (former COS for Gov ¡Jeb!...
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On July 8, 2013, Basswood Research conducted a nationwide survey of voters who have a history of voting in Republican primary elections. The survey was conducted by live professional interviewers by telephone. The sample size was 1000, with a margin of error of +/- 3.1%, at a 95% confidence interval. Interviews were geographically distributed to reflect actual voting patterns by Republicans nationally.
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CONCLUSIONS
Contrary to some perceptions, it is clear that Republican Members of Congress who support comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship, do not run afoul of the majority opinion of their primary voters. That is true in every region of the country, and in suburban and rural districts alike. It is true with Tea Party voters, social conservatives, fiscal conservatives, and moderate Republicans alike as well.
There are around 20% of GOP primary voters who oppose most forms of immigration reform. This minority tends to be vocal, but their level of activism should not be confused with the size of their numbers. The large majority of primary voters see a badly broken immigration system and want it fixed.
Most Republicans are willing to support a pathway to U.S. citizenship, provided that several conditions are met, including criminal background checks, learning English, paying fines, and waiting a period of years.
Of primary concern to Republicans is securing the border to prevent future illegal immigration. There is understandable skepticism that neither Congress nor the Obama Administration can be relied on to actually enforce real border security. If provisions are put in place to satisfy these concerns, then a large majority of Republican primary voters will support comprehensive reform.
ABOUT BASSWOOD RESEARCH
Since its founding in 2001, Basswood Research has conducted survey research in every state and in hundreds of congressional districts and local communities. Its founder and principal, Jon Lerner, has been recognized by Roll Call, National Journal, the Washington Post and others as one of the leading Republican pollsters in the nation. Basswood has helped elect more than two dozen U.S. Senators, Members of Congress, and Governors, including leading conservatives such as Senators Tom Coburn, Pat Toomey, and Tim Scott. It has served as pollster for leading conservative advocacy groups such as the Club for Growth. And it has conducted surveys for the national Republican Party committees at the RGA, the NRSC, and the NRCC.
http://www.americansforaconservativedirection.com/primary_poll
So, is this how the GOPee is justifying amnesty to the conservative members of Congress???
People view illegal immigration the way they do, because our officials laugh at it.
Show me a man that will clearly address it for what it is, and the public opinion will change dramatically.
It’s illegal
The illegals sap our schools, hospitals, government services...
Communities become instant slums...
Hospital emergency rooms come under tremendous pressure to close, because it’s a gateway to free services to illegals.
Kids in school sit there reading, while the children of illegal immigrants are taught English. Everyone falls behind.
Who wants this?