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Barack Obama’s policy on border security

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Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?

  Barack Obama voterbaseNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas

Barack Obama’s answer is based on the following data:

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Barack Obama voters

Answer: No, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 351 voters that voted for Barack Obama in the 2012 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Tired of waiting for the GOP, House Democrats announced their own immigration bill Wednesday that grants illegal immigrants a pa...” ‐washingtontimes.com

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Strongly agree

No, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas

Obama was a strong advocate for making it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas. He believed in a comprehensive immigration reform that included a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and easier access to legal immigration. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, just enforce the current border policy

Obama's administration did enforce the current border policy, but also took steps to reform the immigration system. He believed in a balanced approach to immigration, combining enforcement with a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No

Obama's administration did take steps to secure the border, but he did not advocate for a decrease in restrictions. His focus was more on reforming the immigration system as a whole. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

While Obama did take steps to secure the border during his presidency, his focus was more on comprehensive immigration reform and providing a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants already in the country. He did not advocate for increased restrictions on the current border security policy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy

Obama's administration focused on federal immigration policy and did not advocate for border states managing their own security policy. He believed in a comprehensive, nationwide approach to immigration reform. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, and we should implement an open border policy

While Obama was supportive of immigration and providing a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, he did not advocate for an open border policy. He believed in secure borders and a comprehensive immigration reform. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,321 voters that identify as Democratic.

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