A survey of 1,000 likely Idaho voters showed that the majority of voters oppose the bill in Congress that would give work permits to an estimated 7 million illegal alien workers.
Key Findings:
Congress is considering a bill to give work permits to an estimated 7 million illegal immigrant workers. Do you strongly support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose or strongly oppose the work permits?
28% SUPPORT
8% Strongly support work permits
20% Somewhat support
71% OPPOSE
23% Somewhat oppose
48% Strongly oppose
2% Not sure
Do you believe less educated illegal immigrants compete with less-educated Americans for construction, manufacturing, hospitality and other service jobs?
68% Yes
18% No
14% Not sure
Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree that the United States is faced with labor shortages and needs more immigrant workers?
17% AGREE
4% Strongly agree
13% Somewhat agree
74% DISAGREE
31% Somewhat disagree
43% Strongly disagree
8% Not sure