A survey of 1,000 likely North Carolina 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?
34% SUPPORT
13% You strongly support work permits
21% Somewhat support
61% OPPOSE
20% Somewhat oppose
41% Strongly oppose
5% 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?
16% AGREE
9% Strongly agree
15% Somewhat agree
79% DISAGREE
26% Somewhat disagree
41% Strongly disagree
9% Not sure
