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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for May 24, 2021
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May 24, 2021: Sixty-three percent (63%) of U.S. adults believe that immigration policy should prioritize the interests of the U.S. and its current citizens. A Cato Institute survey found that 37% take the opposite view and believe the policy should do whatever benefits the most people regardless of nationality.[1]
Most Republicans (85%) and independents (61%) say U.S. interests should come first. Most Democrats (54%) take the opposite view.[1]
The survey found that “only 33% of the public favors removing all restrictions on immigration after the pandemic is over.” Seventy-two percent (72%) of strong liberals favor open borders as do 54% of moderate liberals. However, 82% of conservatives oppose open borders.[1]
The Cato report adds that 86% oppose the immigration system giving priority to those with family living in the U.S.: 58% say high-skilled workers and those with U.S. relatives should be given equal preference, and 28% prioritize high-skilled workers first.[1]
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- May 20, 2021 -46 percent of U.S. adults feel strong connection to their ethnic origins
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- May 18, 2021 -12 million births in China during 2020
- May 17, 2021 -70 percent of voters see immigration and border control as a national security issue
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