Here Are The Results of SurveyUSA News Poll #8899

Geography Surveyed: Phoenix (Prescott) DMA
Data Collected: 04/10/2006
Release Date: 04/10/2006 10:40 PM ET
Sponsor: KPNX-TV Phoenix

1
   Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.5 percentage points.

Our questions today are about the recent protests by immigrants. First, based on what you know, are the protests helping the protestors achieve their goals? Creating a backlash that will work AGAINST the protesters? Or do you think the protests will have no effect either way?

30% Helping The Protesters Achieve Their Goals
47% Creating a Backlash
21% Will Have No Effect
2% Not Sure

2
   Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4 percentage points.

In general, do people who enter the United States illegally ... make the country a better place? Or make the country a worse place?

21% Better
73% Worse
6% Not Sure

3
   Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.5 percentage points.

Which of these 2 statements do you agree with more: One: Immigrants take jobs away from Americans. Two: Immigrants do jobs that Americans don't want.

48% Take Jobs From Americans
50% Do Jobs Americans Don't Want
2% Not Sure

4
   Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.1 percentage points.

I'm going to read some statements. Please tell me if each statement is true or false. First: Most illegal immigrants are hard working people trying to create a better life. Do you feel this statement is true or false?

71% True
25% False
4% Not Sure

5
   Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.4 percentage points.

Most illegal immigrants contribute nothing to society. Do you feel this statement is true or false?

35% True
60% False
5% Not Sure

6
   Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.5 percentage points.

Next: If the United States deported everyone who was in the country illegally, America would be a better place.

40% True
51% False
8% Not Sure

7
   Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 3.9 percentage points.

Next: If the United States deported everyone who was in the country illegally, the economy would collapse.

21% True
74% False
5% Not Sure

8
   Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 3.3 percentage points.

Next: I personally have hired someone who was in the country illegally.

9% True
84% False
7% Not Sure

9
   Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.3 percentage points.

Next: I have hired a contractor who probably used illegal workers to complete my job.

30% True
65% False
5% Not Sure

10
   Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 3.4 percentage points.

Next: If we build a wall on the Mexican border, all of our immigration problems will be solved.

13% True
83% False
4% Not Sure

11
   Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.4 percentage points.

Next: If we build a wall on the Mexican border, the risk of terrorism will go down.

37% True
58% False
5% Not Sure

12
   Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.4 percentage points.

Next: If hiring an illegal immigrant is treated as a serious crime, illegal immigrants will be motivated to leave the country because they will be unable to find work.

56% True
36% False
7% Not Sure

13
   Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.4 percentage points.

Next: If hiring an illegal immigrant is treated as a serious crime, illegal immigrants will be motivated to stay in the country because there will still be more opportunities here than in their home countries.

58% True
33% False
10% Not Sure

14
   Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.3 percentage points.

Next: Children born in the United States to illegal immigrants should automatically become American citizens.

30% True
64% False
5% Not Sure

15
   Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.4 percentage points.

Next: The economic costs associated with having illegal immigrants in the United States outweigh the economic benefits.

60% True
24% False
16% Not Sure

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