Immigration has soared, surpassing inflation as the biggest problem facing the country, according to a report. Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll Released on Monday
According to the survey, 35% of registered voters now list immigration as the country's top concern, up 7 points from last month.
No less concerned about rising prices and the economy, 32% cited inflation as the most pressing issue in the U.S., and 25% cited “the economy and jobs” as their top concern.
Concerns about immigration have increased since the Biden administration reported a record 276,000 migrant encounters along the US southern border in December.
The issue also comes as lawmakers from both countries work to finalize a deal that would allow for about $61 billion in aid to Ukraine in exchange for increased border security and changes to the U.S. immigration system, including asylum laws. is receiving increasing attention. .
Most voters (68%) said they want measures to make it more difficult for people to enter the country illegally. Half of Democrats (50%) also agree with stronger safety measures.
Nearly two in three voters (64%) say immigration problems at the border have worsened under President Biden's leadership, and a majority (77%) say Republicans believe the Biden administration will tighten border security. We hope to reach an agreement with legislators.
46% said they were unlikely to vote for the 81-year-old incumbent in 2024 because of Biden's handling of the border crisis, while 30% said it had no effect on their vote.
“Despite all the talk of international crises, Americans are focused first on America and themselves,” Mark Penn, co-director of the Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll, said in a statement. “They're very concerned about immigration, inflation and crime, which is why many of them say they want a new president.”
According to the poll, a whopping 82% of voters at least “somewhat agree” that the United States needs a new president, including 68% of Democrats.
But there is no clear consensus among Democrats about who should run in Biden's place, with 15% backing Vice President Kamala Harris, 8% backing former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and 7% backing former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. % supported Sen. Bernie Sanders (Idaho-Vermont). ) and Joe Manchin (Virginia, VA).
The Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll surveyed 2,346 registered voters from January 17th to 18th.
