A survey of 1,000 likely Iowa 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?
35% SUPPORT
12% You strongly support work permits
23% Somewhat support
63% OPPOSE
21% Somewhat oppose
42% Strongly oppose
2% Not sure
Do you believe less educated illegal immigrants compete with less-educated Americans for construction, manufacturing, hospitality and other service jobs?
63% Yes
23% 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?
24% AGREE
6% Strongly agree
18% Somewhat agree
69% DISAGREE
30% Somewhat disagree
39% Strongly disagree
8% Not sure
