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QS1. First, can you please tell me if you are currently registered to vote in the district where you live?
QS2. Have you recently moved and have not yet re-registered in your new district?
Q1. Letting in so many foreigners creates a larger supply of workers, which creates more competition for Americans who are already here. Immigrants have been coming in at a pace that is faster than the growth of the popu
Q2. A large bipartisan group of economists recently issued a statement saying that cutting immigration would slow the economy, which would lower the demand for all workers. The size of the workforce has been declining la
Q3. Because immigrants increase the supply of labor, companies are put in a stronger position that allows them to keep wages lower than they would otherwise be. Over the years, as immigration has increased, workers have
Q4. Slowing the rate of immigration will slow the economy. This will diminish wages for all American workers, not help them. In many ways, immigrants do not compete with citizen workers, but rather complement them, for e
Q5. Immigrants are a major burden on our government budgets. When they come here, they often need a lot of social services. Because some do not speak English, schools and social programs need to provide them special help
Q6. Welfare for new immigrants is severely restricted. Studies show that, while first-generation legal immigrants sometimes need more than average social services while getting established, eventually they need fewer ser
Q7. Immigrants, even legal ones, pose a danger to our communities. They are more likely to be young and male - a group that has historically been more prone to criminal activity. Many are new arrivals and checking crimin
Q8. Applicants undergo four separate background checks with the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to screen against terrorism, sex offenses, active arrest warrants and gang affiliations. More significant, ac
Q9. Allowing in immigrants increases the risk of terrorism against Americans. Between 1975 and 2015, 54 green card holders were convicted of terrorist attacks and eight people died from those attacks. Even more have been
Q10. Between 1975 and 2015, 35 million people were granted green cards and 54 of them were convicted of terrorist attacks-that's 0.00016%. We cannot let a small number of terrorists scare the US into closing its doors to
Q11A. Immigrants who are granted green cards because they have family members here do not necessarily have any qualifications that are needed in our economy. This has led to an increase in immigrants competing with citiz
Q11. When immigrants come to America, it is useful for them to have extended families and a larger community of people from their home countries. This network helps new immigrants navigate in their new country and can pr
Q12. This program favors the nationalities of the people who are already here, which is unfair, and leads to the creation of large ethnic communities that do not always integrate culturally. Often times, people in these
Q13. First, with time immigrants do assimilate more, especially as their children learn English. Second, the idea of America is not to make everybody the same. People from other cultures provide a fresh perspective that
Q14. Now, having considered these arguments, we would like to know what you would recommend for this program. First, let's consider the part of the program that provides about 290,000 green cards for the parents, siblings and adult children of US citizens
Q15. If the program is ended, there is still the question of what should be done with the several million existing applications that have been accepted, but are in a waiting line to get their green card. Which of these do you think would best?
Q15A. What do you think the number of green cards granted each year under this program should be? (Currently the number is about 290,000 a year.)
Q16. Now let's consider the part of the program that provides about 27,000 green cards for the adult children of permanent residents. Here are the options:
Q17. If the program is ended, there is still the question of what should be done with the existing applications that have been accepted, but are in a waiting line to get their green card. Which of these do you think would best?
Q17A. What do you think the number of green cards granted each year under this program should be? (Currently the number is about 27,000 a year.)
Q18. The idea of randomly picking people from all over the world to come into the US makes no sense. These people have no connections here. They create competition for US workers and expose Americans to the risk of terro
Q19. This program is a fair way to bring in new immigrants. It ensures that no one area of the world gets more access to the American Dream than others. Applicants are required to meet education and work experience requi
Q20. Now, having considered these arguments, we would like to know what you would recommend for this program.
Q21. What do you think the number of green cards granted each year under this program should be? (Currently the number is about 50,000 a year.)
Q22. Companies are asking for more skilled workers in the fields of finance and computer technology so the United States can remain a leader in innovation and global competition. We have a shortage of nurses and other ca
Q23. Even if there are some temporarily open positions in the US economy, we should not give more immigrants green cards that allow them to stay in the US permanently. Rather, we should put more emphasis on educating Ame
Q24. So, having considered these arguments, do you favor or oppose increasing the number of green cards provided to immigrants who are selected because: The Department of Labor has certified that there is a need for thei
Q25. Currently, there is a fixed maximum number of green cards granted under this program of 140,000. Do you think that:
Q26. Currently there is a fixed maximum number of green cards granted under this program of 140,000. Do you think that:
Q27A. They are closer to the 26-30 age range: For each of the following, how many points would you assign?
Q27B. They are highly proficient in English: For each of the following, how many points would you assign?
Q27C. They have family members in the US: For each of the following, how many points would you assign?
Q27D. They have a job offer from an American company: For each of the following, how many points would you assign?
Q27E. They have a higher educational degree, i.e. an MA or PhD: For each of the following, how many points would you assign?
Q27F. They have a degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics: For each of the following, how many points would you assign?
Q27G. They have a professional degree (e.g. MBA, or MD): For each of the following, how many points would you assign?
Q27H. They come from a country that is under-represented in the US population: For each of the following, how many points would you assign?
Q27I. They have demonstrated extraordinary abilities in the arts and entertainment: For each of the following, how many points would you assign?
Q27J. They have demonstrated extraordinary abilities in sports: For each of the following, how many points would you assign?
Q28. Most 'Dreamers' were brought to this country as children by their families. And while the families did break the law, the children had no say in the matter and did not actively make that decision to illegally enter
Q29. It may not be these young people's fault that their parents brought them here, but the law was still broken and in the end, this proposal would give these law-breaking parents' children citizenship. This rewards ill
Q30. The idea of deporting nearly two million young people who are integrated into US society makes no sense from an economic perspective. They have been educated here, at some cost to taxpayers and have a lot to offer t
Q31. This plan will make it easier for immigrants who came here illegally as children to compete with young American citizens. This might be good for corporations who want to have an oversupply of workers so they can pay
Q32. So, having evaluated these arguments, what is your view on what should be done about immigrants who came illegally to the US as children?
Q33. Spending $25 billion on securing our southern border is a good investment. Every day hundreds of immigrant succeed in entering the US illegally through the southern border. Many are immigrants who come here and use
Q34. Building a wall sounds bold and dramatic, but, realistically, it will not significantly reduce the number of people crossing the border. Walls can be scaled with ladders. If one route is blocked, people will use ot
Q35. So, in conclusion, do you favor or oppose the government spending $25 billion to build a stronger barrier along the US southern border with Mexico, primarily by building a wall.
Q36. Would you favor spending on the southern border:
Q37. How much would you favor spending on building a stronger barrier?
QD1. Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a:
QD1A. Do you think of yourself as closer to the:
QD2A. How often would you say you vote in the general election-that is, the election for President every four years, or in off-years for just members of Congress?
QD2B. How often would you say you vote in your party's primary elections?
QD3. In voting for President, which of the following did you choose?
QD4. What is your religion?
QD4A. Would you describe yourself as a born-again Christian?
QD4B. Would you describe yourself as an Evangelical Christian?
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