Senatorial Suicide
Rasmussen Reports informs us that the immigration "reform" now back in front of the Senate will be tantamount to political suicide for any Senator up for reelection next year. Only 22% of the public supports it.
As the Senate prepares to resume debate the “comprehensive” immigration reform bill, the legislation continues to face broad public opposition. In fact, despite a massive White House effort, public opinion has barely moved since the public uproar stalled the bill just over two weeks ago.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 22% of American voters currently favor the legislation. That’s down a point from 23% a couple of weeks ago and down from 26% when the debate in the Senate began. Fifty percent (50%) oppose the Senate bill while 28% are not sure.
Among the public, there is a bi-partisan lack of enthusiasm for the Senate bill. It is supported by 22% of Republicans, 23% of Democrats, and 22% of those not affiliated with either major party. It is opposed by 52% of Republicans, 50% of Democrats, and 48% of unaffiliateds.
From an ideological perspective, the bill is opposed by 59% of conservatives, 54% of liberals, and 45% of political moderates. Among those for whom none of the traditional ideological labels apply, just 20% are opposed.
Support is found from 20% of conservatives, 32% of liberals, and 18% of moderates.
This is the best indication that the Senators who vote for this thing better be ready for serious repercussions at the ballot box. Voters are mad as heck about this. And a few folks on Capitol Hill might really want to get their resumes up to date if they pass this.
Immigration Reform | Gaius Monday, 25 June , 2007
By Purple Avenger, Monday, 25 June , 2007 @ 9:10 pm
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On a normal curve, 22% of the public would be borderline, so this is not surprising.
(Edit: PA, I had to delete that particular word. I don't care for it.)
By Mwalimu Daudi, Monday, 25 June , 2007 @ 9:42 pm
It would be political suicide - if the voters are willing to hold Senators responsible. That means dumping both Republican and Democrat Senators who vote for the amnesty bill. Alas, the residents of the land of Incumbentstan usually keep their jobs.
I predict the bill will narrowly pass the Senate and die in the House.