April 29, 2010
Rasmussen
April 27, 500 likely AZ voters, MoSE ±4.5 pts
New immigration bill
Favor 64 – Oppose 30
Feel about immigration situation?
Angry 36
Frustrated 25
Just one of many issues 37
Source of anger?
Federal government 85
Immigrants 10
Followed the news on immigration bill?
At least somewhat closely 95
Very closely 77
Will bill affect voting?
Important 87
Very important 65
Of which, 67 favor – 31 oppose
More important?
Gain control of border 76
Legalize the status of undocumented workers already in the country 19
Immigration policy that welcomes all immigrants except “national security threats, criminals and those who would come here to live off our welfare system.”?
Favor 57 – Oppose 27
Has bill had negative effect on Arizona’s image?
Yes 47 – No 39
Good for state economy?
Yes 44 – No 37
In favor of “authorizing local police to stop and check the immigration status of anyone they suspect of being in the country illegally.” 55 (down from 70)
Concerned the new law will violate civil rights of some US citizens?
At least somewhat concerned 50
