A new Rasmussen Reports poll of likely voters finds that less than half of Democrats favor an immigration policy that prohibits national security threats, criminals and welfare seekers from entering America. By contrast, Republicans support this kind of welcoming policy toward every other kind of immigrant by a 3-to-1 margin. Here’s the data:
But, while Americans want the border secure and a reduction in illegal immigration, most continue to support a welcoming policy of legal immigration.
Fifty-four percent (54%) of voters now agree with an immigration policy that keeps out only national security threats, criminals and those who would come here to live off America’s welfare system. This is down slightly from 58% last April but is generally consistent with findings for several years. Twenty-seven percent (27%) disagree with a policy like that, while another 19% are not sure about it.
It is interesting to note that Democrats are less supportive of a welcoming immigration policy than Republicans and unaffiliated voters. Republicans support such a policy by a 3-to-1 margin and unaffiliated voters by a 2-to-1 margin. Among Democrats, 47% favor a welcoming immigration policy and 36% are opposed.
This is just another example of where Democrats think their interests lie in the immigration debate: lawbreakers and tax-takers. Heckuva way to build a party.
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