Recent poll A poll conducted by The Associated Press and the University of Chicago’s National Center for Public Opinion Research found that most American voters support jobs. more border patrol agents and an immigration officer.
The poll, conducted from March 21 to March 25, surveyed 1,282 adults and asked them whether they “support, oppose, or neither support nor oppose” several policies related to immigration and border security. Asked.
About 79% of Republicans, 54% of Democrats and 56% of independents said they supported hiring more Border Patrol agents. When asked if they wanted to hire more immigration judges, 58% of respondents overall agreed, including 60% of Republicans, 65% of Democrats, and 36% of independents.
The poll also asked voters whether they wanted to reduce the number of immigrants who can apply for asylum in the United States. Overall, 53% said yes, with 75% of Republicans, 35% of Democrats, and 51% of independents supporting reducing the number of asylum seekers.
About 77% of Republicans say they support building a wall to curb illegal immigration, compared to just 12% of Democrats and 40% of independents.
The poll also asked U.S. voters who they believed was to blame for “the current state of the U.S.-Mexico border.” Most Republicans condemn President Joe Biden (73%), compared to 68% of Democrats in Congress. Only 27% of Democratic voters blamed Biden, while 58% blamed Republicans in Congress and 53% blamed former President Donald Trump. Among independents, 45% blamed Biden, 44% blamed Democrats in Congress, 38% blamed Republicans in Congress, and 29% blamed Trump.
Overall, 85% of respondents said the economy was the biggest issue they personally faced. Other major issues influencing voters included health care, crime, gun policy, and immigration, in that order.
Democrats argued that climate change affects them more than crime or immigration. Additionally, Democratic respondents primarily argued that both illegal and legal immigration are good for the United States, with more than half saying that immigrants “contribute to economic growth” and “enrich America’s culture and values.” “By paying taxes, we contribute to government revenue.”
While 71% of Republicans say they are concerned about illegal immigrants committing crimes, only 17% of Democrats say the same.
separately Gallup pollAmerican voters were asked to rank the most pressing national issues as follows: immigrationlack of government/leadership, economy and inflation are at the top of the list.
“Gallup also measures Americans’ views on national concerns every month by asking Americans, no questions asked, to name the most important issue facing this country today. “There is,” Gallup reported.
When respondents were not told anything, they cited immigration as a bigger concern than inflation.
“Overall, 28% of Americans cite immigration as their top issue, the same as in February, the most of any issue,” the poll found. “References to government and poor leadership were jointly placed in second place (19%), followed by the general economy at 14% and inflation at 11%.”
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