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How well do voters know the candidates positions on immigration? |
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Thursday, 03 April 2008 |
The Center for Immigration Studies has conducted a survey to determine the degree to which primary and caucus goers were aware of the presidential candidates immigration policies.
The study conducted between March 12 and 13 revealed that:
"Only 31 percent of McCain voters had the same immigration position as he does. For Clinton voters, 45 percent shared her position; 61 percent of Obama voters shared his position."
"Only 34 percent of McCain voters, 42 percent of Clinton voters, and 52 percent of Obama voters correctly identified their candidate as favoring eventual citizenship for illegal immigrants who meet certain requirements."
"Of McCain voters, 35 percent mistakenly thought he favored enforcement that would cause illegals to return home, another 10 percent thought he wanted mass deportations, and 21 percent didn’t know his position."
The study ultimately concluded that
"Whoever wins the presidency will face significant opposition to giving eventual citizenship to illegal immigrants. Just 25 percent of Republican and 50 percent of Democratic primary/caucus voters said they would support such an effort."
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