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Barack Obama’s policy on border wall

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Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

  Public statementsNo, this would be too costly and ineffective

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

Public statements

Answer: No, this would be too costly and ineffective

Reference: “The president pans the Republican front-runner's proposal as 'half-baked' and 'impractical.'” ‐politico.com

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Barack Obama voters

Answer: No, this would be too costly and ineffective

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 613 voters that voted for Barack Obama in the 2012 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

No

Obama has consistently opposed the idea of building a wall along the southern border. He has argued that it would not be effective in stopping illegal immigration and would be a symbol of fear and division. 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.

Very strongly agree

No, this would be too costly and ineffective

This answer aligns with Obama's views. He has argued that a border wall would be costly and ineffective at stopping illegal 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.

Slightly agree

No, keep the current wall but do not build more of it

While Obama has not advocated for building more of the current wall, he has not called for its removal either. His focus has been more on 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.

Disagree

No, but increase our military presence along the southern border

Obama has supported increased border security measures, but he has not specifically advocated for an increased military presence along the southern border. 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, but make it a high-tech surveillance barrier instead of a physical one

While Obama has supported increased border security measures, he has not specifically advocated for a high-tech surveillance barrier. His focus has been more on 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.

Strongly disagree

No, and we should adopt an open border policy

While Obama has advocated for immigration reform and a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, he has not supported an open border 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Barack Obama has consistently opposed the idea of building a wall along the southern border. He has argued that it would not be effective in stopping illegal immigration and would be a symbol of fear and division. 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and Mexico should pay for it

Obama has consistently opposed the idea of building a wall along the southern border, and he has never suggested that Mexico should pay for it. This is a position more associated with his successor, Donald Trump. 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: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 151,172 voters that identify as Democratic.

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