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That does not prove your point. It only shows that most Americans think securing the border must be a part of true immigration reform. It does say whether they support legalization or oppose it.

I suppose you meant to say "it does not". I suggest you re-read it. Fifty-seven percent (57%) favor a proposal giving “all illegal aliens up to three years to leave the United States. After leaving, the illegal aliens would have to get in line and wait their turn for legal entry into the United States.”

"Sixty-nine percent (69%) of voters would favor an approach that focuses exclusively on “exclusively on securing the border and reducing illegal immigration.” Support for the enforcement only approach comes from 84% of Republicans, 55% of Democrats, and 69% of those not affiliated with either major party.

The majority of Americans are against amnesty. The majority (59%) believe the more effective way to deal with the potential treat to national security posed by millions of illegal immigrants living within the United States is to crack down on illegal immigration by toughening the enforcement of existing laws, deporting illegal immigrants and prosecuting the employers who illegally employ workers. But nearly a third (32%) favor creating a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants so that they no longer have to live in the shadows of society and can live without fear of prosecution.

The nomination of McCain and Obama; however, do show they support legalization.

Pure sophistry. Most Reps are against amnesty. Take a look at Congressional votes on the subjecti. McCain became the presumptive nominee of the party with 31% of the primary vote thanks to winner-take-all and open primaries. He was not the choice of the majority of Reps for President.