A survey of 1,000 likely Utah 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?
41% SUPPORT
14% Strongly support work permits
27% Somewhat support
57% OPPOSE
22% Somewhat oppose
35% 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
22% No
10% 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?
24% AGREE
5% Strongly agree
19% Somewhat agree
68% DISAGREE
33% Somewhat disagree
35% Strongly disagree
9% Not sure