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Barack Obama’s policy on skilled immigrants

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Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

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

Public statements

Answer: Increase

Reference: “bama issued a new executive action that would grant work permits to foreign workers who are in the country on temporary work vis...” ‐numbersusa.com

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Barack Obama voters

Answer: Increase, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 354 voters that voted for Barack Obama in the 2012 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

Increase

During his presidency, Barack Obama was a strong advocate for immigration reform, including increasing the number of visas for high-skilled workers. He believed that attracting talented and skilled immigrants would benefit the US economy. In his 2013 State of the Union address, he called for comprehensive immigration reform that includes a path to citizenship, securing our borders, and attracting highly skilled entrepreneurs and engineers. 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

Increase, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Obama believed that high-skilled immigrants contribute significantly to the US economy. However, he also emphasized the importance of fair wages and workers' rights, so he might not fully agree with the idea of hiring workers at the 'lowest cost'. His stance was more about attracting talent and innovation to the US, rather than minimizing labor costs. 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

Decrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Obama did believe in the importance of preparing American citizens for high-skilled jobs. However, he also saw the value in attracting high-skilled immigrants to the US. Therefore, while he might agree with the second part of this answer, he would likely disagree with the idea of decreasing the number of temporary work visas for high-skilled immigrant workers. 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 disagree

Decrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages

While Obama was concerned about companies exploiting workers, he generally favored increasing the number of visas for high-skilled workers. He might have some agreement with the sentiment of this answer, but his overall stance was more focused on increasing opportunities for high-skilled 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.

Disagree

I am satisfied with the current amount

Obama's administration consistently pushed for an increase in the number of visas for high-skilled workers, suggesting that he was not satisfied with the current amount. He believed that the US needed to attract more high-skilled immigrants to stay competitive in the global economy. 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

Decrease

Obama's stance on immigration was generally in favor of increasing opportunities for immigrants, particularly those who are highly skilled. He believed that these individuals contribute significantly to the US economy and innovation. Therefore, he would likely disagree with decreasing the number of temporary work visas for high-skilled immigrant workers. 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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Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Increase

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,409 voters that identify as Democratic.

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