Immigration ’08
Analyzing the Politics of Immigration (A Project of America’s Voice)

Immigration 08: National Survey and Swing District Polling on Immigration

New polling finds that a large majority of voters broadly supports comprehensive immigration reform. Supporters of enforcement only policies may be loud, but there are not very many of them. In this difficult economy, voters are more likely to support immigration reforms that move undocumented workers out of the shadows and onto the tax rolls. Common sense solutions that help the economy and immigration policy are a win-win.  

Some Key Points from the National Survey of Voters:

• A large majority of voters broadly supports comprehensive immigration reform. Supporters of enforcement only policies may be loud, but there are not very many of them.
• Though the economy dominates the issue landscape, immigration is still seen as a very serious problem and a high priority.  Voters want the new President and Congress to shore up the crumbling economy.  However, voters do want comprehensive immigration reform passed in this session of Congress.
• In this difficult economy, voters are more likely to support immigration reforms that move undocumented workers out of the shadows and onto the tax rolls.  Common sense solutions that help the economy and immigration policy are a win-win.

• Benenson Strategy Group and Lake Research Partners — 11-13-08