CNN Poll: Big generational divide in immigration battle
While a small majority of Americans are in favor of the immigration bill currently before the U.S. Senate, according to a new national poll the old and young don’t see eye to eye on the issue.
A CNN/ORC International survey also indicates that more than six in ten say border security rather than a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants should be the bigger priority.
According to the poll, 51% say they support a bill that would attempt to increase border security and create a pathway to citizenship for many undocumented immigrants, with 45% saying they are opposed to such a measure.
There’s also a generational divide, with those age 18-34 split on what’s most important, and large majorities of those age 35 and older saying border security should be the top priority when it comes to immigration policy.
KJ