president of the United States from 1981 to 1989 and actor.
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Ronald Reagan’s answer is based on the following data:
Answer: Yes
Reference: “...I believe in the idea of amnesty for those who have put down roots and lived here, even though sometime back they may have en...” ‐npr.org
100% Voter Support: 1 support and 0 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.
Republican Party Answer: No, remove them from the U.S.
Importance: Less Important
Reference: “Only legal immigrants, through tightly controlled borders The Republican Party supports reforming the immigration system to e...” ‐ontheissues.org
Very strongly agree
Yes, but only if they pay taxes
Reagan's 1986 amnesty act required illegal immigrants to prove they had been in the country since 1982, pay back taxes, and admit guilt to be eligible for amnesty, suggesting he would strongly agree with this approach. 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
Yes
Reagan signed the Immigration Reform and Control Act in 1986, which granted amnesty to nearly 3 million illegal immigrants. However, it was not unconditional, hence the score is not a full 5. 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, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants
The 1986 amnesty act included sanctions against employers who knowingly hired illegal immigrants, suggesting Reagan would agree with this approach. 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, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record
Reagan did support a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants, as evidenced by the 1986 amnesty act. However, the act also included penalties for employers of illegal immigrants, suggesting he did not support a simple, unconditional path 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.
Agree
No, but allow them to stay
While Reagan did allow many illegal immigrants to stay through the 1986 amnesty, he also implemented sanctions against employers who knowingly hired illegal immigrants, suggesting he did not fully support this approach. 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
Reagan's signing of the 1986 amnesty act suggests he did not support a blanket 'no' to amnesty for 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.
Strongly disagree
No, remove them from the U.S.
Reagan's signing of the 1986 amnesty act suggests he did not support mass deportations 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.
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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,144 voters that identify as Republican.
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