This new study shows that the public is much more in favor or immigration reform than two years ago. And 63% think illegal immigrants should have a path to citizenship. This is encouraging. Lots of interesting graphs and explanations on this page, click on this headline and take a look. - - Donna Poisl
By Ruy Teixeira
A few weeks ago, this column featured a result from an ABC/Washington Post poll suggesting increased support for a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants.
This was a noteworthy finding on an issue with strong culture wars overtones. Indeed, we might have expected tough economic times to inflame cultural prejudices, thereby promoting intolerance of immigrants. Instead, the reverse seems to be taking place, as confirmed by new polling from the Pew Research Center.
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