A survey of 500 likely Alaska 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 work permits
15% Strongly support
20% Somewhat support
64% Oppose work permits
16% Somewhat oppose
48% 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?
65% Yes
24% 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?
24% Agree
7% Strongly agree
17% Somewhat agree
67% Disagree
23% Somewhat disagree
44% Strongly disagree
9% Not sure
