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INVASION USA
Protests backfire!
Zogby poll: National demonstrations by illegal aliens have negative impact
Posted: April 12, 2006
3:25 p.m. Eastern

© 2006 WorldNetDaily.com


Recent images of seas of illegal aliens marching in cities across the U.S. are
having a far greater negative than positive impact on the foreigners' cause,
according to a new poll.

A Zogby survey of nearly 8,000 people shows coast-to-coast protests against
immigration proposals in Congress – particularly to make it a federal felony to
be an illegal worker in the U.S. – have not persuaded a majority of likely
American voters.

Asked whether the protests have made likely voters more or less sympathetic
toward undocumented workers, 61 percent said they're less likely to be
sympathetic to the plight of illegals as a result of the protests, while only
32 percent of respondents said they're now more sympathetic. Younger
respondents to the poll were more likely to be sympathetic than were older
participants. And while 56 percent of Democrats said the protests made them
feel more sympathy for unlawful workers, just 6 percent of Republicans felt
that way.


"The gap between what the American people believe ... and what these elites in
Washington thinks is right, that continues to grow wider," said host Sean
Hannity on his national radio program today. "Many Republican leaders are
siding with the elites, they are not siding with the people that put them in
office."

The survey also shows an overwhelming majority of Americans – nearly 4 out 5 –
is doubtful President Bush and Congress will find a fair and effective solution
to the immigration crisis. While 88 percent of Democrats and 85 percent of
independents said it's unlikely a solution
will be found, 66 percent of Republicans agreed.

Doubt about the prospect of Washington's success on the issue spreads across
all geographic and racial demographics, the survey shows.
Asked specifically whether Bush or Congress is trusted more to properly handle
the immigration issue, 50 percent said they don't think it's likely either
branch of government will get the job done properly. Another 22 percent said
they trust Congress more, while 17 percent said they think Bush is more likely
to come up with the right answer. There was some difference depending on the
age of the respondents – those over age 65 said they trusted Bush more, while
those under age 30 said they put more trust in Congress.

Likely voters said their biggest concern about illegal immigration is the
burden it places on government social services at all levels. While 27 percent
said the increased burden was their top concern, another 22 percent said they
hold a companion worry – that illegals will trigger an increase in the cost of
government services.

One in four – 26 percent – said they were concerned America's southern border
may be the entry point for terrorists intent on attacking the U.S.

A majority of Americans said they oppose amnesty for illegals who already
reside in this nation. While 52 percent said there should be no amnesty, 32
percent said they'd favor it.

The survey shows significant partisan divide on this question. Among Democrats
nationwide, 51 percent favor amnesty, while 29 percent oppose it and another 20
percent said they are unsure. Among Republicans, just 13 percent said they
favor amnesty, while 76 percent said they oppose such an offer.

The Zogby Interactive survey included 7,967 respondents nationwide between
March 31 and April 3, and has a margin of error of +/- 1.1 percentage points.

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