A new poll conducted by CRC Research for the 85 Fund and first obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation shows that a majority of Democratic voters support candidates who want “open” borders.
The survey asked respondents that they were “more likely to support a candidate who argues that immigration is healthy for the United States and that we should keep our borders open to fill jobs that many Americans don't want to do.” Is there more or less?” he asked. Fifty-five percent of Democratic voters said they were likely to support such a candidate, while 36% said they were unlikely.
78% of Republican voters are likely to support a candidate who argues that immigration is healthy for America and that we should keep our borders open to fill jobs that many Americans don't want to do. answered that it was low. Only 18% of Republican voters said they were more likely to support such a candidate.
The results of this online poll were conducted from January 3rd to 7th among 1,600 registered voters nationwide. (Related: Biden's ICE Director Defends Meetings between Government Officials and 'Abolish Borders' Activists)
Illegal immigration has surged to record levels in recent years, with Border Patrol recording more than 2.2 illegal border crossings at the southern border in 2022 and more than 2 million illegal border crossings in 2023. according to to federal data.
In December, Border Patrol agents had more than 300,000 encounters with illegal border crossers, a record level. according to On Fox News.
“Due to the current administration's reluctance to enforce the law, the effects of uncontrolled immigration have become deeply ingrained in the psyche of voters in a way that evokes fear and frustration. We fear an attack,” NumbersUSA CEO James Massa said in a statement to DCNF.
“They are frustrated by the cost and lack of access to health care, housing, and education.'' Howard Beale said in the iconic film The Network that the American people are “very angry and cannot tolerate any more.'' “I have no intention of doing so,” Massa said.
The poll said the overall margin of error with a 95% confidence interval was ±2.45%.
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