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John McCain’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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John McCain’s answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Increase

John McCain has been a proponent of immigration reform and has supported measures to increase the number of visas for high-skilled workers. He co-sponsored the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006, which would have increased the number of H-1B visas for high-skilled 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.

Strongly agree

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

McCain has often spoken about the importance of immigration for the U.S. economy. He has argued that high-skilled immigrant workers contribute to the economy and that businesses should be able to hire the best workers at the lowest cost. 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

While McCain has supported measures to increase the number of visas for high-skilled workers, he has also emphasized the importance of education and training for American workers. However, his focus has been more on immigration reform than on domestic workforce development. 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

While McCain may not have explicitly stated dissatisfaction with the current number of visas, his support for legislation that would increase the number of H-1B visas suggests that he believes the current amount is insufficient. 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, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages

McCain has not expressed strong concern about companies exploiting the visa program to decrease wages. His focus has been more on the benefits of immigration for the U.S. economy and the need for comprehensive immigration reform. 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

McCain's stance on immigration has generally been in favor of increasing opportunities for immigrants to work in the U.S., particularly in high-skilled jobs. His support for the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006, which proposed an increase in H-1B visas, reflects this. 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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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Decrease

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,346 voters that identify as Republican.

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