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Tom Guild’s policy on in-state tuition

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Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?

  Party’s support baseYes

Tom Guild’s answer is based on the following data:

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: “Opponents of the provision have argued that it gives people who entered the country illegally a leg up in the admissions process...” ‐texastribune.org

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Strongly agree

Yes

Many Democrats support offering in-state tuition rates to undocumented immigrants, as they believe in providing equal opportunities for education. For example, the California DREAM Act, signed by Democratic Governor Jerry Brown in 2011, allows undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates. 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, as long as they pay taxes

Some Democrats may agree with offering in-state tuition rates to undocumented immigrants who pay taxes, as it addresses concerns about contributing to the community and state resources. However, this condition is not universally supported within the party. 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, and they should also be eligible for financial assistance and scholarships

Many Democrats support offering both in-state tuition rates and financial assistance to undocumented immigrants, as they believe in providing equal opportunities for education. This is evident in states like California, where the DREAM Act allows undocumented students to apply for state-funded financial aid. 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 deny eligibility for financial assistance and scholarships

Some Democrats may agree with offering in-state tuition rates but denying financial assistance and scholarships to undocumented immigrants, as a compromise between providing access to education and addressing concerns about limited resources. However, this is not the predominant view within the party. 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

No, they should pay the same rate as out-of-state students

Most Democrats disagree with requiring undocumented immigrants to pay the same rate as out-of-state students, as they generally support policies that provide equal access to education and opportunities for all, regardless of immigration 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.

Strongly disagree

No

Most Democrats disagree with denying in-state tuition rates to undocumented immigrants, as they generally support policies that provide equal access to education and opportunities for all, regardless of immigration 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.

Very strongly disagree

No, and all illegal immigrants should be deported

Democrats strongly disagree with this statement, as they generally support policies that provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and oppose mass deportations. This stance is evident in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, implemented under the Obama administration. 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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Candidate’s support base

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 64,029 voters that identify as Democratic.

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