A survey of 1,000 likely Missouri 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?
30% SUPPORT
9% Strongly support work permits
21% Somewhat support
66% OPPOSE
19% Somewhat oppose
47% 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?
66% Yes
21% 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?
21% AGREE
4% Strongly agree
17% Somewhat agree
73% DISAGREE
27% Somewhat disagree
46% Strongly disagree
6% Not sure
