Senate Heeded Public Opinion By Rejecting Dream Act

[GaryC 7]

Senate Heeded Public Opinion By Rejecting Dream Act

Sunday, October 28, 2007

In June, the United States Senate kept fighting for more than a month before surrendering to public opinion on the topic of immigration. Having been burned once, the Senators were much quicker to capitulate when the Dream Act, a more limited immigration proposal, was brought up for a vote last Wednesday. The measure failed to generate enough support to even begin a formal debate.

That’s fine with most voters.

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that only 22% of voters support the proposal introduced by Senator ####### Durbin (D-IL). The Dream Act would have given legal status to children of illegal aliens who complete two years of college or military service. That low level of support is very similar to support for the “comprehensive” reform measure that failed in June.

Fifty-nine percent (59%) of all voters oppose the Dream Act concept. Republicans oppose it by a 5-to-1 margin and unaffiliateds are opposed by a 3-to-1 margin. Democrats are a bit more evenly divided—49% opposed and 31% in favor—but Nancy Pelosi’s party certainly doesn’t provide a base of support for the Dream Act.

Fueling opposition is a concern that passage of the bill would encourage more illegal immigration in the future. The view is held by 68% of the nation’s voters. The Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 15% disagree and 17% are not sure. Seventy-six percent (76%) of Republicans, 76% of unaffiliated voters, and 55% of Democrats believe that passage of the Dream Act would encourage more illegal immigration in the future.

The Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey also found that just 16% of voters believe that the children of illegal immigrants should qualify for in-state tuition rates at colleges and universities. Seventy-one percent (71%) disagree.

Throughout 2007, one of the biggest gaps between official Washington and the general public has been found on the issue of immigration. That gap was on full display in discussion of the Dream Act. Advocates of the legislation—like advocates of “comprehensive” reform in June—focused primarily on concerns of the illegal immigrants and finding ways to legalize their status.

However, surveys have repeatedly shown that when voters think of immigration reform, they think first and foremost about gaining control of the nation’s borders. Seventy-two percent (72%) say it is Very Important for “the government to improve its enforcement of the borders and reduce illegal immigration.” Only 29% of voters take Durbin’s perspective and say it is Very Important for “the government to legalize the status of illegal aliens already in the United States.”

Since the federal government failed to act on immigration reform, state and local governments have taken matters into their own hands. Tough enforcement procedures enacted by Missouri Governor Mel Blunt have found strong voter support. A similar response was found in Arizona where the Maricopa Sherriff’s Office has taken strong steps to find and deport illegal aliens. North Carolina voters also have a strong preference for enforcing the border.

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_con...cting_dream_act

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Senate Heeded Public Opinion By Rejecting Dream Act

Sunday, October 28, 2007

...Fueling opposition is a concern that passage of the bill would encourage more illegal immigration in the future. The view is held by 68% of the nation’s voters. The Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 15% disagree and 17% are not sure. Seventy-six percent (76%) of Republicans, 76% of unaffiliated voters, and 55% of Democrats believe that passage of the Dream Act would encourage more illegal immigration in the future.

Who ever said Americans don't know their history. This poll clearly shows that more than 2/3 do.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

yay!!!

[peejay 327]

The next illegal alien amnesty bill on the US senate docket will be attached to the AgJobs legislation. Harry Reid and the usual illegal alien cheerleaders bury this ####### in this legislation so it flies under the radar of the American people. In this case...it is a blanket amnesty for illegal agricultural workers (or anyone else that can produce counterfeit documents claiming to be an agricultural worker).

This type of ####### has nothing to do with aiding agriculture and everything to do with whatever personal agenda the illegal alien cheerleaders wish to accomplish.

Write your senator and tell them you do not want illegal alien amnesty attached to this legislation.

[GaryC 7]

The next illegal alien amnesty bill on the US senate docket will be attached to the AgJobs legislation. Harry Reid and the usual illegal alien cheerleaders bury this ####### in this legislation so it flies under the radar of the American people. In this case...it is a blanket amnesty for illegal agricultural workers (or anyone else that can produce counterfeit documents claiming to be an agricultural worker).

This type of ####### has nothing to do with aiding agriculture and everything to do with whatever personal agenda the illegal alien cheerleaders wish to accomplish.

Write your senator and tell them you do not want illegal alien amnesty attached to this legislation.

It wouldn't do me any good to call my senator and complain. I have the head of the illegal cheerleader section of the Senate, #######(head) Durbin for my "senator". Totally useless to try and talk to that chopfukc. My other Senator, Oboma, isn't going to do anything since he is absorbed in trying to beat Hillary. So in a real sense I have no representation in the senate.

[mawilson 2,133]

It wouldn't do me any good to call my senator and complain. I have the head of the illegal cheerleader section of the Senate, #######(head) Durbin for my "senator". Totally useless to try and talk to that chopfukc. My other Senator, Oboma, isn't going to do anything since he is absorbed in trying to beat Hillary. So in a real sense I have no representation in the senate.

I'm not surprised -- Illinois is a blue state, after all.

New York is the same way -- both senators supported the amnesty bill.

[Kevin and 10]

The next illegal alien amnesty bill on the US senate docket will be attached to the AgJobs legislation. Harry Reid and the usual illegal alien cheerleaders bury this ####### in this legislation so it flies under the radar of the American people. In this case...it is a blanket amnesty for illegal agricultural workers (or anyone else that can produce counterfeit documents claiming to be an agricultural worker).

This type of ####### has nothing to do with aiding agriculture and everything to do with whatever personal agenda the illegal alien cheerleaders wish to accomplish.

Write your senator and tell them you do not want illegal alien amnesty attached to this legislation.

It wouldn't do me any good to call my senator and complain. I have the head of the illegal cheerleader section of the Senate, #######(head) Durbin for my "senator". Totally useless to try and talk to that chopfukc. My other Senator, Oboma, isn't going to do anything since he is absorbed in trying to beat Hillary. So in a real sense I have no representation in the senate.

Won't do me any good either. One Senator is a Liberal who thinks it more important that Cell Phone Companies not charge for opting out of a service plan. The other is a former Democrat. He's a RINO who supported the last bill.

[GaryC 7]

It wouldn't do me any good to call my senator and complain. I have the head of the illegal cheerleader section of the Senate, #######(head) Durbin for my "senator". Totally useless to try and talk to that chopfukc. My other Senator, Oboma, isn't going to do anything since he is absorbed in trying to beat Hillary. So in a real sense I have no representation in the senate.

I'm not surprised -- Illinois is a blue state, after all.

New York is the same way -- both senators supported the amnesty bill.

Well, not really. Chicago is a blue city. The rest of the state is predominantly red. But Chicago runs the state.

[Sister Fracas 5]

Well, not really. Chicago is a blue city. The rest of the state is predominantly red. But Chicago runs the state.

YAY! oops...

But anywhoo... I'm glad of this. You see, you can't stereotype ever single voter now can you?

[mawilson 2,133]

It wouldn't do me any good to call my senator and complain. I have the head of the illegal cheerleader section of the Senate, #######(head) Durbin for my "senator". Totally useless to try and talk to that chopfukc. My other Senator, Oboma, isn't going to do anything since he is absorbed in trying to beat Hillary. So in a real sense I have no representation in the senate.

I'm not surprised -- Illinois is a blue state, after all.

New York is the same way -- both senators supported the amnesty bill.

Well, not really. Chicago is a blue city. The rest of the state is predominantly red. But Chicago runs the state.

I imagine Upstate New York is predominantly red as well, but New York City runs the state. Same thing, no?

[peejay 327]

The next illegal alien amnesty bill on the US senate docket will be attached to the AgJobs legislation. Harry Reid and the usual illegal alien cheerleaders bury this ####### in this legislation so it flies under the radar of the American people. In this case...it is a blanket amnesty for illegal agricultural workers (or anyone else that can produce counterfeit documents claiming to be an agricultural worker).

This type of ####### has nothing to do with aiding agriculture and everything to do with whatever personal agenda the illegal alien cheerleaders wish to accomplish.

Write your senator and tell them you do not want illegal alien amnesty attached to this legislation.

It wouldn't do me any good to call my senator and complain. I have the head of the illegal cheerleader section of the Senate, #######(head) Durbin for my "senator". Totally useless to try and talk to that chopfukc. My other Senator, Oboma, isn't going to do anything since he is absorbed in trying to beat Hillary. So in a real sense I have no representation in the senate.

That is why it is important to elect a President that will not sign any amnesty bill. That doesn't mean Congress cannot over-ride a veto, but it makes it much harder to push through an amnesty bill.

My 2 Senators Cornyn and Hutchison have voted against amnesty so far, but Hutchison voted for closure on the latest DREAM Act. Both are big supporters of lowering caps on foreign worker visas.

The American people just can't win with so much money greasing the wheels. There is a huge disconnect between what the public wants and how our politicians vote. Something is really wrong here.

[no name 1]

I imagine Upstate New York is predominantly red as well, but New York City runs the state. Same thing, no?

Not really, no.

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004/pages/res...states/NY/P/00/

[GaryC 7]

I imagine Upstate New York is predominantly red as well, but New York City runs the state. Same thing, no?

Not really, no.

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004/pages/res...states/NY/P/00/

There is more red than blue there but it is more equally divided than Illinois. Check out our map. We should make Chicago it's own state.

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004/pages/res...L/P/00/map.html

[no name 1]

In 2008 I think they'll be a lot less red.....

[GaryC 7]

In 2008 I think they'll be a lot less red.....

I wouldn't bet on it. The Dem congress has an approval rating below Bush. They haven't exactly done what they promised to do. I think the whole show is up for grabs this time. To be an incumbent will be a liability this time around.

Edited October 31, 2007 by GaryC