Iowa: Immigration

• Attentiveness to Immigration Policy
• Federal Governmental Role
• Border Control
• Deportation of Illegal Aliens
• Rules for U.S. Citizenship
• Legalization Process
• Goal of Immigration System
• Impact of Illegal Immigration on Jobs
• Importance of Illegal Immigration to Elections
• English Official Language of State / Nation

Attentiveness to Immigration Policy

Following News Stories About Immigration Legislation

1 "How closely have you followed news stories about the Congressional debate on immigration legislation?"

Federal Governmental Role

Federal Governmental Response to Illegal Immigration (Republicans)

1 "Which of the following comes closer to your view on the issue of immigration: The federal government should take a hard line against illegal immigration by deporting those who are in the country illegally and punishing those who employ them, OR the federal government should develop a comprehensive approach to the immigration problem, taking into account the economic benefits undocumented workers provide in certain industries, and by creating a path to citizenship for those who are here working and earning to improve the lives of their families." Poll of likely Republican caucus voters.

Border Control

Control Borders First Before Making New Immigration Laws

1 "Some people say it makes no sense to debate new rules for immigration until we can control our borders and enforce the existing laws. Do you agree or disagree?"

Border Enforcement vs. Guest Worker Program

1 "To control illegal immigration into the United States, do you think it is more important to more strictly patrol US borders or to create ways for immigrant workers to enter the US legally, such as a guest worker program?"

Deploying National Guard on U.S. - Mexican Border

1 "Do you favor or oppose stationing six thousand National Guard troops at the U.S./Mexican border?"

Deportation of Illegal Aliens

Deportation of Illegal Aliens

1 "Nationally, which do you think is the better course of action on illegal immigration - to work to deport those who are in the country illegally, or to find a way for them to stay legally if they have jobs?" The Iowa Poll is sponsored by The Des Moines Register.

Deportation of Illegal Aliens

1 "There are currently 11 million illegal aliens living in the United States. Most have lived here for more than five years. Should the United States forcibly require all 11 million illegal aliens to leave this country?"

Rules for U.S. Citizenship

Citizenship for Children Born of Illegals

1 "Suppose a woman enters the United States as an illegal alien and gives birth to a child in the United States. Should that child automatically become a citizen of the United States?"

Legalization Process

Terms for Amnesty

1 "Should illegal immigrants already in the United States be allowed to apply for legal status if they learn English and pay taxes and fines amounting to $2,000?"

Goal of Immigration System

U.S. Encourage Increase In Number of Legal Immigrants Into the Country

1 "Do you think the nation should or should not increase the number of people allowed into the U.S. each year and make it easier for people to come legally?" The Iowa Poll is sponsored by The Des Moines Register.

State Encourage Immigrants to Settle in Iowa

1 "Do you think the state should or should not encourage people from other countries to settle in Iowa?" The Iowa Poll is sponsored by The Des Moines Register.

Immigration Policy Welcome All Except Criminals and Welfare Seekers

1 "Some people believe that the goal of immigration policy should be to keep out national security threats, criminals, and those who would come here to live off our welfare system. Beyond that, all immigrants would be welcome. Do you agree or disagree with that goal for immigration policy?"

Impact of Illegal Immigration on Jobs

Effect of Immigration on American Jobs

1 "Some say illegal immigrants take jobs away from legal residents. Others say illegal immigrants take jobs that legal residents don't want. Which most closely reflects your view?"

2 "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."

3 "In general, do you believe immigrants are taking jobs away from Americans living in Iowa or do you feel they're doing jobs that otherwise might go unfilled?" The Iowa Poll is sponsored by The Des Moines Register.

Blame for Illegal Immigrants Working in Iowa

1 "Who do you blame more when illegal immigrants are found working in Iowa - the workers or the employers who hire them?"

Importance of Illegal Immigration to Elections

Impact of Candidate Immigration Views On Vote Choice

1 "Some voters have a specific issue that is so important to them that they will only consider voting for candidates who share their view. What about you? When voting in your state's caucus, would you only vote for a candidate who agrees with your position on illegal immigration, or would you vote for a candidate who held a different position than you on illegal immigration, but agreed with you on most other issues?"

Repeal Law Making English Iowa's Official Language

1 "(Now I'd like to mention some specific issues the candidates for governor have advocated. For each position, please tell me if you favor or oppose the proposal.) ... Repeal the law making English the state's official language." The Iowa Poll is sponsored by The Des Moines Register.

Importance for Vote Choice

1 "How important do you consider the issue of illegal immigration, in light of this fall's congressional elections?"

English Official Language of State / Nation

Repeal the Law Making English Iowa's Official Language

1 "(I'm going to mention some proposals that may come before the state legislature in the next few months. For each, please tell me if you favor or oppose the proposal.) ... Repealing the law making English the state's official language." The Iowa Poll is sponsored by The Des Moines Register.