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Barry M. Goldwater’s policy on immigration

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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  ChatGPTNo, they must formally apply like every other new citizen

Barry M. Goldwater’s answer is based on the following data:

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “That is why we oppose any form of amnesty for those who, by intentionally violating the law, disadvantage those who have obeyed ...” ‐gop.com

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Very strongly agree

No, they must formally apply like every other new citizen

This answer aligns most closely with Goldwater's views on immigration. He believed in upholding the law and would likely support the idea that everyone, including children of illegal immigrants, should go through the formal application process to become a citizen. 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 agree

No, all illegal immigrants should be deported

Goldwater would likely agree with this statement, as it aligns with his conservative stance on immigration and belief in upholding the law. 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

Goldwater, being a conservative, would likely agree with stricter immigration policies, including not granting automatic citizenship to children of illegal 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

Yes, but only after performing 4 years of military service or graduating college

Goldwater might be more open to this idea, as it involves the children of illegal immigrants contributing to American society through military service or education before gaining citizenship. 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 it should not grant their parents citizenship

While Goldwater might agree with the sentiment of not granting citizenship to the parents, he would likely still disagree with the idea of granting citizenship to the children without any conditions. 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, if they were born here

While the concept of birthright citizenship is enshrined in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, Goldwater's conservative stance on immigration suggests he might not fully support this idea, especially in the context of 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.

Strongly disagree

Yes

Barry Goldwater was a conservative Republican who generally favored stricter immigration policies. He would likely disagree with the idea of granting citizenship to children of illegal immigrants without any conditions. 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 abolish all national borders

Goldwater was a staunch conservative and would strongly disagree with the idea of abolishing national borders, which goes against his belief in national sovereignty and strict immigration policies. 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

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 25,180 voters that identify as Republican.

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