CBS NEWS POLL Most Americans Support DACA, Oppose Border Wall Jan 13-16, 2018 Q9. In general, is your opinion of the Republican Party favorable or not favorable?
Favorable Not favorable Don't know/No answer
** TOTAL RESPONDENTS ** Total Rep Dem Ind % % % % 34 75 10 29 60 21 88 62 6 4 2 10
Q10. In general, is your opinion of the Democratic Party favorable or not favorable? Favorable Not favorable Don't know/No answer
43 52 6
10 86 4
78 20 2
35 56 8
Q20. This year, would you like to see more cooperation between Democrats and Republicans in Washington than there was last year, or less cooperation? More cooperation Less cooperation
92 5
96 3
92 5
90 7
Q24. When the U.S. government is deciding which immigrants to admit to this country, should priority be given to (people who have family members already living in the U.S.), or should priority be given to (people based on education, job skills and work experience)? Based on background People with family members It depends (vol.) Don't know/No answer
47 39 5 9
62 26 5 8
35 51 5 9
48 38 5 9
Q25. When the U.S. government is deciding which immigrants to admit to this country, should priority be given to (people from countries that are struggling with political and economic instability), or should priority be given to (people from countries that are politically and economically stabl)e, or should they be treated the same? People from stable countries People from struggling countries Treat the same Don't know/No answer
15 14 67 4
27 4 61 7
7 20 70 2
13 15 68 4
Q26. Do you favor or oppose building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border to try to stop illegal immigration?
Favor Oppose Don't know/No answer
** TOTAL RESPONDENTS ** Total Rep Dem Ind % % % % 35 68 11 35 61 24 88 61 4 8 1 3
Q27. Do you think it is worth risking a shutdown of the federal government to provide funding for a border wall, or not?
Worth risking a shutdown Not worth risking a shutdown Don't know/No answer
* IF FAVOR BORDER WALL * 44 51 23 42 50 42 76 53 5 6 2 5
Q28. In general, do you favor or oppose allowing young immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children to remain in the country if they meet certain requirements such as going to school or joining the military, and not having a criminal record?
Favor Oppose Don't know/No answer
** TOTAL RESPONDENTS ** Total Rep Dem Ind % % % % 87 79 92 87 11 18 8 10 2 3 1 2
Q29. Do you think it is worth risking a shutdown of the federal government to allow these young immigrants to stay in the U.S., or not?
Worth risking a shutdown Not worth risking a shutdown Don't know/No answer
**** IF FAVOR DACA **** 46 25 57 48 48 68 37 46 6 8 6 6
Q30. If a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border is built, who do you think will ultimately pay for it – the United States or Mexico?
The United States Mexico Don't know/No answer
** TOTAL RESPONDENTS ** 85 76 92 84 10 15 4 10 6 9 3 6
Q31. Does it bother you that the United Sates may pay for a border wall, or not? ** TOTAL RESPONDENTS ** Total Rep Dem Ind % % % % 65 33 84 65 34 67 16 33 1 1 1 2
Bother No, does not bother Don't know/No answer
Q32. How much have you heard or read about remarks Donald Trump reportedly made about Haiti and countries in Africa when discussing immigration policy with some members of Congress--a lot, some, or not much? A lot Some Not much Nothing at all Don't know/No answer
47 26 24 1 2
32 30 35 1 2
57 23 19 1 1
49 25 22 2 2
Q33. From what you’ve heard or read, do you think the remarks about these countries were acceptable for a President to make, or not acceptable for a President to make? ** TOTAL RESPONDENTS ** Total Rep Dem Ind % % % % 17 38 3 16 73 41 95 73 2 4 2 9 17 2 9
Acceptable Not acceptable Don't believe he said it (vol.) Don't know/No answer
Q34. Are you personally bothered by these remarks, or are you not personally bothered by them? Yes, personally bothered No, not personally bothered Don't believe he said it (vol.) Don't know/No answer
Total Respondents Total Republicans Total Democrats Total Independents
52 42 1 5 UNWEIGHTED 1,225 323 376 526
15 72 2 11
79 19 2
51 43 1 4
WEIGHTED
298 394 534
