A survey of 1,000 likely Michigan 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?
36% SUPPORT
17% Strongly support work permits
19% Somewhat support
60% OPPOSE
19% Somewhat oppose
41% Strongly oppose
3% Not sure
Do you believe less educated illegal immigrants compete with less-educated Americans for construction, manufacturing, hospitality and other service jobs?
64% Yes
23% No
13% 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?
25% AGREE
8% Strongly agree
17% Somewhat agree
69% DISAGREE
27% Somewhat disagree
42% Strongly disagree
6% Not sure