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Walter Smith’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?

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

Walter Smith’s answer is based on the following data:

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Agree

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

Smith's platform emphasizes the importance of preparing local citizens for jobs, particularly in the agricultural sector. While he hasn't specifically addressed high-skilled immigrant workers, this statement aligns with his general stance. 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, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages

Smith might slightly agree with this statement as it aligns with his focus on protecting domestic workers. However, there's no clear evidence that he has specifically addressed this issue. 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

I am satisfied with the current amount

There's no clear evidence to suggest that Smith has a strong opinion on the current amount of temporary work visas for high-skilled immigrant workers. His focus is more on agricultural labor. 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

Smith has not explicitly advocated for a decrease in temporary work visas for high-skilled immigrant workers. However, his focus on local agricultural labor might imply a slight preference for domestic 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.

Disagree

Increase

Walter Smith, as an Agriculture Commissioner candidate, is more likely to focus on agricultural labor issues rather than high-skilled immigrant workers. While he may not be strongly against increasing temporary work visas for high-skilled immigrant workers, it's not a primary focus of his platform. 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

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

While Smith likely recognizes the importance of skilled workers for the economy, his focus on local labor and job preparation suggests he might not fully agree with the idea of relying on immigrant workers for 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.

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Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Increase

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,049 voters that identify as Democratic.

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