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George W. Bush’s policy on immigration

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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  George W. Bush voterbaseYes, if they were born here

George W. Bush’s answer is based on the following data:

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George W. Bush voters

Answer: Yes, if they were born here

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 281 voters that voted for George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential election.

This candidate’s support base disagrees with their political party on this issue.

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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Strongly agree

No, they must formally apply like every other new citizen

Bush's administration supported the idea that immigrants should go through a formal process to become citizens. His proposed temporary worker program would have required illegal immigrants to apply for legal status. 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

Bush's administration did not support automatic citizenship for children of illegal immigrants, but he did not advocate for denying citizenship to all such children either. 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

Bush's administration was supportive of military service and education as pathways to citizenship, but it's unclear if he would support this specific proposal. 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, all illegal immigrants should be deported

While Bush's administration was tough on illegal immigration, he did not advocate for mass deportations. He proposed a temporary worker program for illegal immigrants already in the country. 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 it should not grant their parents citizenship

Bush's stance on immigration was complex. He did not support automatic citizenship for children of illegal immigrants, but he did propose a temporary worker program that could potentially lead to 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.

Neutral

Yes, if they were born here

Bush's stance on this issue is unclear. While he did not support automatic citizenship for children of illegal immigrants, he did not explicitly advocate for denying citizenship to those born in the U.S. either. 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

George W. Bush's administration was known for its tough stance on illegal immigration. While he did propose a temporary worker program, it did not include automatic citizenship for 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and abolish all national borders

Bush's administration was known for its tough stance on border security, including the proposal of a border fence. He would not support abolishing 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.

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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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