It is supported by 22% of Republicans, 23% of Democrats, and 22% of those not affiliated with either major party. It is opposed by 52% of Republicans, 50% of Democrats, and 48% of unaffiliateds.John Hawkins has a roundup of polls for the bill and some of its leading proponents and offers some speculation on the political implications of this bill for Republicans.
Monday, June 25, 2007
The public response continues to be skeptical of the Senate immigration bill. According to a new Rasmussen poll, only 22% of the public supports the "grand compromise"; 50% are opposed. Contrary to some claims that only "right-wing Republicans" are disappointed with the bill, this poll shows similar levels of dissatisfaction among Republicans, Democrats, and Independents: