Thursday, May 15, 2008

Political Statistics

According to the debate on the immigration bill, there were many views and opinions about whether or not it should be passed. The opinion of republicans, democrats and independent were being considered. Republicans show that thirty three percent in favor of the bill. Thirty six percent of democrats were in favor. Only thirty one percent independents were in favor of the bill. Twenty one republicans do not know which side to choose. Thirty percent of democrats do not know which side to choose, as well as twenty three percent of independents who do not know.
In dealing with illegal immigrants already here, sixty two percent of republicans think and were in favor of illegal immigrants having a way to gain legal citizenship (if they meet certain conditions that is). Democrats had a percentage of sixty four that were in favor of gaining legal citizenship for immigrants. Sixty four percent of independents voted in favor of chance of legal citizenship as well.
As for dealing with illegal immigrants and providing amnesty if they meet certain conditions, 48% republicans opposed, 35% democrats opposed and 38% independents opposed. Each democratic, republican, ,and independent had a higher percentage of approval than opposition. Most of the people who were in favor of the bill were the ones who didn’t know much about immigration and some just did like the idea.

Resource:
Mixed Views on immigration Bill

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