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Bill Clinton’s policy on immigration

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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  Bill Clinton voterbaseYes, if they were born here

Bill Clinton’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 13hrs ago

Bill Clinton voters

Answer: Yes, if they were born here

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 271 voters that voted for Bill Clinton in the 1996 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “President Obama and the Democrats fought for the DREAM Act, legislation ensuring that young people who want to contribute fully ...” ‐democrats.org

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Strongly agree

Yes, if they were born here

Clinton would likely agree with this statement as it aligns with the principle of birthright citizenship, which is enshrined in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and generally supported by Democrats. 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

Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship

This answer aligns with Clinton's nuanced view on immigration, supporting children of immigrants while also maintaining some restrictions on 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.

Agree

Yes

While Bill Clinton was generally supportive of immigrants, he also signed the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, which increased penalties for illegal immigration. This suggests a nuanced view. 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

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

Clinton might agree with this answer to some extent as it promotes both immigration and public service or education, but there's no specific historical evidence to suggest he would strongly agree. 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, they must formally apply like every other new citizen

Clinton might somewhat agree with this statement as it aligns with his approach of regulating immigration, but it's unlikely he would strongly agree given his support for immigrants and their children. 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

Clinton's administration was generally supportive of immigrants and their children, so he would likely disagree with this statement. 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, and abolish all national borders

Clinton's administration took steps to control and regulate immigration, so he would likely strongly disagree with the idea of abolishing all national borders. 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, all illegal immigrants should be deported

While Clinton did sign legislation increasing penalties for illegal immigration, he did not advocate for mass deportations, suggesting he would disagree with this statement. 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: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 26,249 voters that identify as Democratic.

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