Here Are The Results of SurveyUSA News Poll #8900

Geography Surveyed: Denver DMA
Data Collected: 04/10/2006
Release Date: 04/10/2006 10:10 PM ET
Sponsor: KUSA-TV Denver

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?

28% Helping The Protesters Achieve Their Goals
50% Creating a Backlash
21% Will Have No Effect
1% Not Sure

2
  Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.1 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?

24% Better
71% 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.

46% Take Jobs From Americans
51% Do Jobs Americans Don't Want
3% Not Sure

4
  Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4 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?

73% True
24% False
3% Not Sure

5
  Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.3 percentage points.

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

35% True
62% False
3% 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.

39% True
53% False
8% Not Sure

7
  Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4 percentage points.

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

23% True
72% False
5% Not Sure

8
  Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 2.5 percentage points.

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

5% True
92% False
4% Not Sure

9
  Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.1 percentage points.

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

26% True
70% False
4% Not Sure

10
  Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 3 percentage points.

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

10% True
87% False
3% Not Sure

11
  Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.3 percentage points.

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

30% True
65% 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
38% 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
9% 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
65% False
5% Not Sure

15
  Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.5 percentage points.

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

50% True
37% False
14% Not Sure

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