June 2013 Omnibus Week 2 Princeton Survey Research Associates International for National Journal Final Topline Results

June 17, 2013 Total: 1,004 adults age 18 and older Margin of error: Plus or minus 3.6 percentage points

Interviewing dates: June 13-16, 2013 LANDLINE INTRO: Hello, my name is ________ and I'm calling for Princeton Survey Research. Were conducting a study about some important issues today, and would like to include your household. RANDOMIZE RESPONDENT SELECTION - DO NOT RANDOMIZE BY FORM: May I please speak with the YOUNGEST ADULT MALE, age 18 or older, who is now at home? AND May I please speak with the YOUNGEST ADULT FEMALE, age 18 or older, who is now at home? IF NO MALE/FEMALE ASK: May I please speak with the YOUNGEST ADULT FEMALE/MALE, age 18 or older, who is now at home? CELL PHONE INTRO: Hello, I am ___ calling for Princeton Survey Research. We are conducting a national study of cell phone users. I know I am calling you on a cell phone. This is not a sales call. (IF R SAYS DRIVING/UNABLE TO TAKE CALL: Thank you. We will try you another time...) CELL PHONE SCREENING INTERVIEW: S1. Are you under 18 years old, OR are you 18 or older? 1 Under 18 2 18 or older 9 Dont know/Refused IF S1=2, CONTINUE WITH MAIN INTERVIEW IF S1=1,9, THANK AND TERMINATE: This study is limited to adults age 18 and over. I wont take any more of your time... READ TO ALL CELL PHONE - INTRODUCTION TO MAIN INTERVIEW: Were interested in learning more about people with cell phones. If you are now driving a car or doing any activity requiring your full attention, I need to call you back later. The first question is... Notes: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. An asterisk (*) indicates values less than 0.5%.

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Which comes closer to your view about how to handle immigrants who are now living in the U.S. illegally? [READ AND RANDOMIZE] June 13-16, 2013 25 71 May 1-5, 20131 25 73 March 13-17, 20132 27 71

They should not be allowed to stay in the country legally There should be a way for those who meet certain requirements to stay in the country legally Dont know/Refused (VOL.) CC2

And do you think immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally and meet the requirements should [READ AND RANDOMIZE] Based on those who say there should be a way for those who meet certain requirements to stay in the country legally (n=721) June May March 13-16, 1-5, 13-17, 2013 2013 2013 Be able to apply for U.S. 63 60 61 citizenship Be able to apply for 31 34 34 permanent residency, but not U.S. citizenship Dont know/Refused 6 5 6 (VOL.)

May trends from Pew Research Center for the People & the Press. See: http://www.peoplepress.org/2013/05/09/most-say-immigration-policy-needs-big-changes/
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March trends from Pew Research Center for the People & the Press. See: http://www.peoplepress.org/2013/03/28/most-say-illegal-immigrants-should-be-allowed-to-stay-but-citizenship-is-more-divisive/

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Summary Table June 13-16, 2013 25 71 May 1-5, 2013 25 73 March 13-17, 2013 27 71

They should not be allowed to stay in the country legally There should be a way for those who meet certain requirements to stay in the country legally Be able to apply for U.S. citizenship Be able to apply for permanent residency, but not U.S. citizenship Dont know/ Refused (VOL.) Dont know/ Refused (VOL.)

45 22 4 4 3

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Going forward, do you think this countrys immigration system should give a higher priority to [READ AND RANDOMIZE] June 13-16, 2013 48 33 19

People who have job skills that are in demand People who come to the United States to unite with family members already here? Dont know/Refused (VOL.)

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As you may know, guest workers are people from other countries who come here to work on a temporary basis. Please tell me if you think Congress should allow for MORE guest workers or FEWER guest workers in each of the following industries. First [INSERT ITEM; RANDOMIZE]. Next, [INSERT ITEM]. [READ AS NECESSARY: Should congress allow for MORE guest workers or FEWER guest workers in this industry?] Keep the same number (VOL.) 5 4 4 Don't know/ Refused (VOL.) 8 7 6

More a. Agriculture June 13-16, 2013 b. High-tech industries June 13-16, 2013 c. Construction June 13-16, 2013 CC5 44 34 30

Fewer 43 55 61

Based on what you know, how secure would you say the nation's borders are today? Are they very secure, somewhat secure, not too secure, or not at all secure? June 13-16, 2013 7 41 28 22 2

Very secure Somewhat secure Not too secure Not at all secure Dont know/Refused (VOL.)

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Some in Congress say people who came here illegally should not be placed on a path to citizenship until the government meets high standards for securing our borders against further illegal immigration. Others say citizenship opportunities should NOT be linked to border security because unforeseen national security events could cause millions of immigrants citizenship status to remain in legal limbo. Which comes closer to your own views? [READ ITEMS IF NECESSARY] June 13-16, 2013 45 45 10

Citizenship for those who came here illegally should be linked to border security Citizenship should NOT be linked to border security Dont know/Refused (VOL.)

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If Congress decides to link citizenship to border security, which ONE of the following do you think should be responsible for determining whether our borders are secure [READ AND RANDOMIZE] Citizenship Should be Linked to Border Security 49 34 13 1 3 (436) Citizenship Should NOT be Linked to Border Security 39 42 14 2 3 (465)

June 13-16, 2013 The Department of Homeland Security State and local governments Congress Other (VOL.) Dont know/Refused (VOL.) n=

Total 43 38 13 2 5 (1004)

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11DEMOGRAPHICS I have one last set of questions to help us better understand the people who took part in our survey. SEX Respondents Sex 49 51 Male Female

EMPLOY Are you now employed full-time, part-time, or not employed? 47 11 40 1 PAR Employed full-time Employed part-time Not employed (DO NOT READ) Dont know/ Refused

Are you the parent or guardian of any children under 18 years of age? 29 70 1 Yes No (DO NOT READ) Dont know/Refused

AGE

What is your age? 21 32 27 16 4 18 to 29 30 to 49 50 to 64 65 and older (DO NOT READ) Refused

EDUC What is the highest level of school you have completed or the highest degree you have received? 2 4 36 20 11 14 2 11 Less than high school (Grade 1-8 or no formal schooling) High school incomplete (Grades 9-11 or Grade 12 with NO diploma) High school graduate (Grade 12 with diploma or GED certificate) Some college, no degree (includes community college) Two year associate degree from a college/university Four year college or university degree/Bachelors degree Some postgraduate or professional schooling, no postgraduate degree Postgraduate or professional degree, including masters, doctorate, medical or law degree
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HISP Are you of Hispanic or Latino background, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban or other Spanish background? 14 85 2 Yes No (DO NOT READ) Dont know/Refused

RACE What is your race? Are you white, black, Asian, or some other race? [IF R SAYS HISPANIC OR LATINO, PROBE: Do you consider yourself a WHITE (Hispanic/Latino) or a BLACK (Hispanic/Latino)? 66 32 11 14 3 4 2 INC White non-Hispanic Total non-White Black non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander Other non-Hispanic (DO NOT READ) Dont know/Refused

Last year, that is in 2012, approximately what was your total family income before taxes just tell me when I get to the right category. INC1 (IF DONT KNOW OR REFUSED) Keeping in mind that this is a completely confidential survey, can you please tell me if your total household income BEFORE taxes last year was over or under $75,000? INC2 (IF UNDER $75,000) Was it over or under $50,000? INC3 (IF UNDER $50,000) Was it over or under $30,000? 25 16 21 26 12 REG $75,000 or more $50,000 to under $75,000 $30,000 to under $50,000 Under $30,000 Undesignated

Which of these statements best describes you? 76 5 16 3 Are you ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN that you are registered to vote at your current address Are you PROBABLY registered, but there is a chance your registration has lapsed [OR] Are you NOT registered to vote at your current address? (DO NOT READ) Dont know/Refused

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PARTY In politics TODAY, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent? 23 29 36 5 1 6 Republican Democrat Independent No preference (VOL.) Other party (VOL.) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

That completes the interview. Thank you very much for your time and cooperation. Have a nice day/evening.

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