Nationwide Poll Shows Support Among Voters for Proposed Immigration Reform

The Tarrance Group, a polling and strategic research firm, recently conducted a nationwide survey of likely voters regarding immigration reform.  The group’s findings show support among likely voters for the proposed outlines of bipartisan legislation on immigration reform.  The poll found that 75% of likely voters favor a proposal that has the following components:

·         Registration of undocumented workers as temporary guest workers,

·         Provides temporary work visas for seasonal and temporary workers,

·         Provides newly registered workers with a multi-year process for legal residency and eventual citizenship,

·         Provides newly registered workers with no preferential treatment for citizenship,

·         Provides tougher penalties for workers or employers who violate these laws, and

·         Puts a priority on reuniting close family members.

The poll found that 78% of Republicans, 77% of Independents and 70% of Democrats are supportive.  Support is also solid across demographic lines, as 78% of whites, 67% of African Americans and 70% of Hispanics are supportive.

69% of likely voters indicated that they would be more likely to support a Congressional candidate who supported this type of immigration proposal.  

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