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Harry S. Truman’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?

  Harry S. Truman voterbaseIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Harry S. Truman’s answer is based on the following data:

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Harry S. Truman voters

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

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 249 voters that voted for Harry S. Truman in the 1948 Presidential election.

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Agree

Increase

Truman was generally supportive of immigration, but his focus was more on refugees and displaced persons rather than high-skilled workers. He did not specifically advocate for an increase in 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 agree

I am satisfied with the current amount

While Truman did not specifically address the issue of temporary work visas for high-skilled immigrant workers, he did not express dissatisfaction with the immigration policies of his time, except for those that were discriminatory. 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

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

Truman believed in a strong economy and might have seen the value in businesses hiring high-skilled workers at a low cost. However, he did not specifically advocate for an increase in temporary work visas for this purpose. 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

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

Truman was a strong advocate for education and job training for American citizens. However, he did not specifically advocate for decreasing temporary work visas for high-skilled immigrant workers in order to provide more incentives for citizens. 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

Truman was a proponent of fair labor practices and might have been concerned about potential exploitation of immigrant workers. However, there is no specific historical evidence to suggest he would support decreasing visas due to companies taking advantage of the program. 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

Decrease

Truman was not known for advocating a decrease in immigration. He vetoed the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, which sought to limit immigration, indicating he would likely not support decreasing the amount of temporary work visas. 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 3,472 voters that identify as Democratic.

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