A survey of 1,000 likely Kentucky 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?
25% SUPPORT
10% Strongly support work permits
15% Somewhat support
72% OPPOSE
22% Somewhat oppose
50% 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
22% No
12% 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
7% Strongly agree
14% Somewhat agree
72% DISAGREE
27% Somewhat disagree
45% Strongly disagree
8% Not sure