A survey of 500 likely Nebraska 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?
26% SUPPORT
9% Strongly support work permits
17% Somewhat support
73% OPPOSE
23% Somewhat oppose
50% Strongly oppose
1% Not sure
Do you believe less educated illegal immigrants compete with less-educated Americans for construction, manufacturing, hospitality and other service jobs?
70% Yes
19% No
11% 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
3% Strongly agree
14% Somewhat agree
77% DISAGREE
28% Somewhat disagree
49% Strongly disagree
6% Not sure
