70% of Arizona Voters Support Immigration Bill… Only 23% Agree With Obama
Posted by Jim Hoft on Friday, April 23, 2010, 6:09 PM
70% of likely Arizona voters agree with the new immigration bill that was signed into law today.
Only 23% of likely voters in Arizona agree with Barack Obama and oppose the bill.
So, who’s the misguided one?
NumbersUSA reported:
A new Rasmussen poll reveals that 70% of likely voters in Arizona support the new illegal immigration bill passed by the State Legislature. Only 23% oppose the bill. If signed into law, the bill would make it a crime to be in the state of Arizona illegally.
A majority of Arizona likely voters (53%), however, did express concern about if the bill will cause racial profiling. Forty-six percent expressed no concern.
The poll also asked likely voters how immigration will impact their decision at the polls, and 83% of Arizona residents said a candidate’s position on immigration issues is important. Seventy-three percent of respondents also said that it’s more important that Congress secure the border than offer an amnesty for the nation’s 12 million illegal aliens.
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Published May 24, 2012 at 8:46 pm - 78 Comments
THIS... IS CNN commented:
BREAKING NEWS:
NOT FROM CNN CENTER IN ATLANTA…The Invasion continues – http://www.Borderinvasionpics.com/Invasion.html
MochaLite commented:
Don’t trash illegals – trash Arizona for dealing with it. What a creep!
IN MEMORY OF MARY JO commented:
What about the “CIVIL RIGHTS” of these American Citizens? http://www.ojjpac.org/memorial.asp
No Man commented:
You evil racists!
Your bogus polls don’t count the most important people.
The virtuous Che- and Obama-worshipping immigrants who will soon outnumber AZers. They are 99% for Chairman Obama’s enlightened plans to take your property and hand it over to them.
bitterclinger commented:
“A new Rasmussen poll reveals that 70% of likely voters in Arizona support the new illegal immigration bill passed by the State Legislature. Only 23% oppose the bill. If signed into law, the bill would make it a crime to be in the state of Arizona illegally.”
You think Easy Bake cares? The majority didn’t want TARP, healthcare reform and any number of other things. He didn’t care and doesn’t care. He’s going to do what he was sent there to do — bring down the country from within.
SteveCan commented:
I’m forecasting a Tsunami of illegals making a run for the border ….. The CA/AZ border that is!
MANHATTAN DECLARATION commented:
Another American Victim of the Lawless Left – http://www.isupportjamielslaw.com
Son killed by ILLEGAL ALIEN in L.A. (released from jail) while mother was serving in Iraq.
Obamanation @ Notre Dame commented:
Great site http://www.OneOldVet.com dedicted to the issue.
VIVA LA RAZA!! commented:
You Gringos are so STUPIDO!
Our REAL Agenda in less than 4 minutes – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajkAP_M4ZAM
YES WE CAN! SI SE PUEDE!
ar05075 commented:
Is’nt Arizona about 23% illegal alien??
Profiling: the common sense approach.
Freddy commented:
70%-23% looks like the next pres election results.
That is IF obama runs, he can get 23%. I do not think he has any plans to do so.
hlj commented:
The only problem I have with the bill is that I don’t live in AZ, I live in CA. And we will be deluged. Still, congratulations to all my family in AZ. Job well done and it will make them safer!
Opaobie commented:
Just for some perspective, most states now allow Law Enforcement to stop and issue tickets to AMERICAN CITIZENS simply for not wearing seatbelts, no other reason needed, and the ILLEGAL ALIENS and their advocates are complaining about a Sovereign State finally passing a law allowing Law Enforcement to PROTECT its citizens from people who had to break the law just to get into this country or to remain beyond the limitations on their expired visas. They need to send their complaints to the State Department and to Homeland Security and tell THEM to do their jobs…jobs Arizonans are happy to do for them in the meantime.
Jo commented:
Police are now Latin, La RASA, in the south — they will not enforce immigration laws. There plan is like Islam that is take over the world for the brown colored people.
Chippy commented:
The poll proves that, “All Politics are Local”. liberals/socialists want collectivism shoved down are throuts by the federal gov’t. They want to userp states rights. Way to go AZ. Nice to see states still have rights.
Col.Smeag commented:
If you live in Texas, New Mexico or California write your legislator today. Demand the same as we got here in Arizona. If Obama had kept his oath of office Rancher Robert Krentz would be alive today. As an Arizonian and American I feel no one from any country should be allowed to stay here with out proper immigration status. Here’s an example:
http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/012510_china_crossers/%20http:/link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid60234654001/
nadadhimmi commented:
Let me get this straight; Arizona has to pass a law to make it illegal to break the law? WTF
airandee commented:
Obama is bashing AZ because next time he is in AZ he may have to prove he is legally allowed to be in America!
gus commented:
Settle down, Opie’s objections are part of a COMPREHENSIVE VOTER DRIVE.
Nothing to see here.
Mitch commented:
I think it’s what American voters think that matters.
ken commented:
Sad thing is obama is going to lecture AZ citizens on constitutional rights for illegals when the only reason he got into college was as a quota boy. Why do you think he will not release his transcripts? It’s no wonder he tramps all overthe constitutions because he has no idea what’s in it. CLUE: it gives constitutional rights to CITIZENS of our country and allows for the arrest and disposition of the illegals, Mexican or any other nationality.
gus commented:
Obama will not release records because he has something to hide. Imagine that CAPTAIN FANTASTIC ASHAMED OF HIMSELF.
Just_Saying commented:
In another time, killing of an American citizen (Rancher Robert Krentz) would be grounds for war, wouldn’t it?
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Chisum commented:
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Mitch commented:
Re: Just Saying
In another time, killing of an American citizen (Rancher Robert Krentz) would be grounds for war, wouldn’t it?
Um, yeah, another government killing an American might cause war, but no American has been killed by the Mexi-Can government.
Robert Krentz was killed by an illegal immigrant, and he wasn’t the only one. People are killed everyday by people in America, here illegally or legally. But rarely are Americans killed by enemy governments. That guy who killed him wasn’t under orders by the Mexican government.
Mitch commented:
Re: Gus
Obama will not release records because he has something to hide. Imagine that CAPTAIN FANTASTIC ASHAMED OF HIMSELF.
The interesting thing is that this comment has absolutely nothing to do with the post.
down with dems commented:
How many of that 23% are illegals???
jonyjoe101 commented:
re In another time, killing of an American citizen (Rancher Robert Krentz) would be grounds for war, wouldn’t it?
In the early 1900′s, the US Army invaded Mexico over such incident’s, a young Army officer George Patton got his first taste of combat south of the border. Back in those days “honor” was a big thing in the American experience.
gus commented:
Thanks Mitch, I was responding to Ken in #22.
Fukk off Mitch.
Mitch commented:
Re: Gus
Thanks Mitch, I was responding to Ken in #22.
Sorry, I was responding to #23. I didn’t see your re.
But anyway, I would think that he probably did worse in college than his “smartest person alive” reputation would suggest.
Patriotic commented:
Chippy, (comment 15)
Thanks for the support of what our representatives have done in Arizona.
I would like to comment on your statement:”all politics are local”. I know you meant this quotation in a good way, and I am not knocking you personally for saying it. Many Americans say it with good intentions. I’m glad you brought it up, and it sparked an idea in me. I believe that Americans need to rethink this much used quote that “all politics are local”. I’ll just say it: I believe that all politics are no longer local in the United States. I believe that county and city politics are local, and most of the politics of the State Capitols, but not all State politics are “local” in my opinion. When our country is even more polarized than ever, and when State elected Democrats for the U.S. Congress have demonstrated that they are willing to put the radical agenda of their Democrat party, above the desires of the people of their State, politics are no longer local. I live in Arizona, and I can tell you that sure, we Arizonans overwhelmingly support the new immigration enforcement law, but we are not just thinking about our own State. We are also thinking about the other 49 States in our union that are being affected by illegal immigration. The Obama administration wants illegals to be here to increase future democrat voters. Arizonans know that Obama and Janet Napolitano are not going to secure our border, and allow the police to enforce existing laws, so Arizonans are doing it anyway. It was an embarrassment for Arizonans to have Janet Napolitano as Governor, and no surprise when Obama selected this fellow Progressive radical as Secretary of Homeland Security. She was always against our Sherriff Joe doing his job to crack down on illegal immigration, and it should surprise none of us that the Progressives will try even faster to pass an Amnesty law for the illegals instead of securing the border.
We need to stop fooling ourselves and admit the truth. All politics are NOT local. Mainly due to the internet, conservatives have helped candidates get elected in States they do not even live in, because we all know that what these politicians do in Washington and behind closed doors, affects ALL 50 States. So don’t let anyone intimidate you into thinking that you have no say in which U.S. Senator is elected in a State you don’t live in. Nonsense. When a U.S. Congressman or Congresswoman makes law that affects ALL 50 States, like ObamaCare and the rest of the liberal/Progressive Democrat agenda, I will have a say in other State’s politics, and we Arizonans appreciate the support of the rest of our Country.
MOORE BUFFETS commented:
How does your Sen/Rep vote?
See their grades at http://www.BetterImmigration.com
Ladue Pundit commented:
Re: Gus
Obama will not release records because he has something to hide. Imagine that CAPTAIN FANTASTIC ASHAMED OF HIMSELF.
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Grades, schmades. Records, who needs them? That’s all in the past now. It’s revolution time.
Gus, this has everything to do with this post. Obama has no need to be open and honest or follow laws; he has an illegal alien aunt and he’s pocketing a cool $1M from Goldman Sachs. He cannot be shamed.
CBS news reported tonight that (gasp) people in AZ can now be stopped by police and asked to prove citizenship! Maybe the police should stop Barry Sotero Odingo Obama and find out who the hell he is.
Teddy's SEARCH+RESCUE commented:
What the Arizona Ranchers see everyday – http://www.borderinvasionpics.com/PrivateViewing/CG.html
Marsh commented:
I like how the leftist pro illegal immigration Obama regime is trying to inject himself into the business of the state of Arizona by “checking to see if the legislation is Constitutional”. It kind of sums up the fascist big government mindset of the left. As right wingers we were need to ensure that we turn power back to the states in order to keep politics as local as possible in order help protect against waste and corruption.
Jo commented:
Obama ordered Hawaii not to release his records. Because he has none. this president goes through many things to keep his identity from us.
Scott Wiggins commented:
I recently travelled baja Mexico by light plane…At every stop, armed guards came out to the plane and checked my pilot license, asked where I came from and where I was going…You have to buy a Mexican insurance policy to fly in Mexico, purchase immigration passes and have all aircraft, license and passport information approved at an international airport…So, Obama thinks AZ having cops check immigration status is a violation of civil rights??????????????????????? If so, my rights were thoroughly trampled by the Mexican airport authorities….
Scott Wiggins commented:
Most here probably know this but…You can’t even own Real Estate in Mexico as a gringo…My father in law’s brother has been in baja for fifteen years. He has a life estate on his house…It goes back to the MEXICAN estate owner when he dies…If we treated Mexicans life they treat us I wonder what Obama would say??? The man is a dangerous fool who will bankrupt and sellout/destroy this country if he is not stopped…
Babsy commented:
If Odumbo is against it, I’m for it!
Guy commented:
I hope Obama and his cronies really do everything in their power to interfere with this AZ law. Then, all of America will see their true colors, and understand that this is all about buying votes…..
Hopefully, when the 70+% of voters who are against illegal immigration hit the polls in 2010 and 2012, anyone who’s supported amnesty or uncontrolled immigration will pay a severe price for their corruption …..
Jon Richards commented:
So it would make it against state law to be in Arizona in violation of a federal law law. Um. Yeah.
Is this the latest version of “double secret probation”?
Xenu's Paradox commented:
Just you try to enforce your “ruling”, Ohblahblah. What are you gonna do, send the National Guard to attack Phoenix?
archer52 commented:
Yes, but is it legal and more, will it stand court challenges?
We know the dems will use it as a weapon to recruit Hispanics.
We’ll see how it works out
noislamocommie commented:
British citizen Obama better not pass through there.Now AZ…on to the Article II Protection Bill.
Freepers have posted the historical evidence of Framers use of De Vattel’s definition of NATURAL BORN CITIZEN. GOOD POST very enlightening. WE MOST DEFINATELY HAVE A USURPER ON OUR HANDS.
Opaobie commented:
Mitch #26
Re: Just Saying
In another time, killing of an American citizen (Rancher Robert Krentz) would be grounds for war, wouldn’t it?
Um, yeah, another government killing an American might cause war, but no American has been killed by the Mexi-Can government.
Can you prove that? Mexican MILITARY helicopters have flown over residential sections of TEXAS towns recently.
Robert Krentz was killed by an illegal immigrant, and he wasn’t the only one. … That guy who killed him wasn’t under orders by the Mexican government.
Can you prove that? Mexican drug runners are escorted into the USA by military vehicles operated by individuals wearing Mexican Military Uniforms. Regardless of whether they are actual members of the military or not, that act can also be perceived as a military invasion.
THAT IS ONE OF THE PROBLEMS that the federal government is NOT addressing that led the state of Arizona to pass this legislation.
Meanwhile, two AMERICANS were gunned down, one killed, the other still alive, by an ILLEGAL ALIEN in Dodge City, KS, and the response is to send “Conflict Resolution Counselors” to Dodge City to “avoid a confrontation”……HUH?
SKAY commented:
Soon the Dems will just begin putting US voting machines in Mexico and promise them all free US healthcare for votes–payed by US taxpayers–at least those who still have jobs.
Are the illegals coming over the border for government jobs in DC? Apparently that is one of the top areas for available new jobs. Obama and the Dem. Congress just keep on spending our grandchildren’s money for Democrat payoffs.
Col.Smeag commented:
I guess we better not anger our Dear Leader.. he may send ACORN after us to call us name and register homeless people as the Dallas Cowboys in the next election.
Frank Sinclair commented:
This bill is a great leap forward to stupidity, racial profiling, and police state tactics. The only people who will be affected are people who are – or look – hispanic, and they will all be treated like criminals.
Arizona has brought shame on America.
For that reason, I have burned the Great Seal of the State of Arizona:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDSF_45S_MU
And for good measure, I earlier burned a picture of fatboy himself, Sherrif Joe Arpaio:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxG9z0YJfGo
TaSS commented:
Listen, we have had an upswing in gang violence even here in NY. MS-13′s and the Latin Kings are two of the largest gangs in NY, many of them illegal immigrants and they are leaving a path of blood in their wake.
Here’s one of the problems, we can’t deport violent gang members if we can’t ask them or prove they are here illegally.
These people smuggling drugs across the AZ-Mexican border are hard core. They are out of control in Mexico and are smuggling their death, violence and drugs across the border to US towns in AZ.
Obama is right. It is the failure of the federal government to protect our citizens and secure our border that has brought us to this situation.
TaSS commented:
And putting aside the violence for a second, we have this large group of illegals overwhelming the American infastructure. Hospitals, jails, schools, the taxes they do pay do not begin to support the services they receive and their cost to the communities.
Before I even begin to agree to discuss the decision of the status of estimated 12 million illegals in this country, I want to know what the government plans to do to secure our border so this is not a recurring problem…again.
curious commented:
How is asking for proper ID racial profiling and how is that using police state tactics?
Your issues are mental instead of political. Your videos are creepy.
You need help Frank.
curious commented:
Tass,
That 12 million number is low and old. The number is likely closer to 30 million. And you can double that # after they bring in their family members.
DrJim777 commented:
23% is a majority in obama’s world….
Greg commented:
I think Az did the right thing in taking steps to enforce legal immigration. The first states allong the border are populated by folks that are overwhelmingly Spanish heritage. They are concerned about violence and the huge cost of illegal medical and schooling. The federal govt representing the rest of the country does not understand the problem and I would consider them rasist in using generalities to dismiss a severe local problem
kansas commented:
Enforcing laws is so misguided.
kansas commented:
Hey Frank, while you are at it, set yourself on fire.
Mike commented:
Immigration Bill can’t even gain the support of Republicans!
Hispanic Republicans slam the bill, proving the bill is an epic fail!
http://www.fox11az.com/home/related/Statement-from–91948419.html
Mitch commented:
Re: Tass
And putting aside the violence for a second, we have this large group of illegals overwhelming the American infastructure. Hospitals, jails, schools, the taxes they do pay do not begin to support the services they receive and their cost to the communities.
Illegal immigrants are overwhelming the infrastructure. Poor people who receive entitlements are. Illegals might receive entitlements, but poor people do even if they aren’t immigrants. And poor people don’t pay much in taxes, many of them even receiving welfare through “tax credits.” So this isn’t an illegal immigration problem, it’s an entitlement problem.
TaSS commented:
Mitch,
Adding 12 (to 20) million on our infastructure is over-whelming and that number will continue to rise.
You have to assume there are going to be Americans who do not add much to the economy but instead are going to draw more out in benefits.
It is a fact of life.
But although we are obligated to provide school, medical care and housing for the American poor,
we do not have the same obligation for those who have already broken our laws by entering our country illegally.
John Gargano commented:
There are many of Hispanic descent in America that are proud to be Americans and we are blessed to have these people in America. However, it can be seen from some of the comments above that some significant percentage of Hispanics are simply defiant people who wish to take back that portion of America (Aztlan) they deem to be theirs. These people wish to make America a bilingual country. As Richard Lamm said, the history of bilingual countries are stories of tension, conflict and tragedy.
I would say to those that wish to honor the tradition of nearly all previous groups who have immigrated to America, take the fibers of your greatness and weave them into the cloth of America. We look forward to your being a part of this country.
To those who wish to come here illegally and set up enclaves of ethnic purity where you can listen to your own music on Spanish-speaking radio stations, and keep to yourselves as you work to carve out your own territory – you will most likely not prevail. You are acting in a manner that no previous group of immigrants to this great country have ever acted. And if over time you eventually manage to prevail, what you came to America for will no longer exist, so you might as well stay home in the first place.
Honestly, most Americans don’t worry about the defiant Hispanics because they do not now and never will embrace education as a means of changing their social and economic class status. While their numbers may increase, they will never be anything but a drain in our economy, a divisive political force and a permanent under class of trouble makers who have imported their culture of conflict to America while our government failed to adequately protect our borders.
Those of us that can see the truth about the defiant ones who have no respect for America should work diligently against them in every way possible. The defiant ones are wasting the money we are paying for their public education, they are filling our prisons with criminals and they inappropriately taking advantage of affirmative action programs that were meant to give the Black people some sort of break because the Black people were truly discriminated against. The Hispanic people encountered no such discrimination and they should not be recipients of any type of affirmative action benefits. The farce of Hispanic participation in affirmative action programs can clearly be seen when new citizens of Hispanic descant are placed in front of Americans as they take inappropriate advantage of affirmative action laws.
Like it has been said in the past – don’t cause any trouble, and there won’t be any trouble. If you cause trouble, there will indeed be trouble.
Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, Good bye!
Midwest Supports You commented:
I don’t get it! Everyone is upset because Arizona wants to protect its citizens from the massive flow of “illegal immigrants”, and the talk shows are arguing in favor of protecting the rights of the illegal people? Illegal used to mean YOU ARE DOING SOMETHING AGAINST THE LAW! Now, it means we will do everything in our power to protect the illegal people, and make everything easier for you to live here — put everything in your language on food, drink, establishments, telephone calls (press 2 for Spanish), etc. We pay for the illegals’ hospitalization, medicine, education and shelter, which we cannot afford. But, whatever happens, DO NOT protect our citizens and their rights. We are all for legal immigration, but I just don’t understand this “illegal” protectionism. Or do I? If our Federal government did their job, Arizona wouldn’t have to do it alone. We all support you, and hope that everyone sees that you are just trying to do the right thing for your own people.