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Richard M. Nixon’s policy on immigration

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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  Richard M. Nixon voterbaseNo, all illegal immigrants should be deported

Richard M. Nixon’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 6hrs ago

Richard M. Nixon voters

Answer: No, all illegal immigrants should be deported

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 157 voters that voted for Richard M. Nixon in the 1960 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Least 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

Nixon would strongly agree with this answer. His conservative stance on immigration would support the idea that everyone, including children of illegal immigrants, should go through the formal application process to become 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.

Strongly agree

No, all illegal immigrants should be deported

Nixon would likely agree with this answer. His administration was known for its tough stance on crime and law enforcement, which would likely extend to immigration law enforcement. 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

Nixon's stance on immigration was generally conservative, favoring stricter immigration policies. He would likely agree with the idea that children of illegal immigrants should not be automatically granted 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.

Agree

Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship

While Nixon did not explicitly address this issue, this answer aligns with his general stance on immigration, which was more conservative and favored stricter 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.

Slightly agree

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

Nixon might somewhat agree with this answer as it suggests a form of merit-based immigration, which is a concept often supported by conservatives. However, there is no specific historical evidence to strongly support 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.

Disagree

Yes, if they were born here

While the 14th Amendment grants citizenship to anyone born in the U.S., Nixon's conservative stance on immigration suggests he might not fully agree with 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.

Disagree

Yes

Richard Nixon, as a Republican, generally favored stricter immigration policies. While he did not explicitly address the issue of children of illegal immigrants, it is likely he would not support automatic 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and abolish all national borders

Nixon would strongly disagree with this answer. As a conservative, he would not support the abolition of national borders, which goes against the principles of national sovereignty and security. 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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