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Pew Research
Center poll. June 10-14, 2009. N=743 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4. |
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"Now, a few questions about foreign policy: I'd like your opinion about some
possible international concerns for the U.S. Do you think that drug-related
violence in Mexico is a major threat, a minor threat, or not a threat to the
well being of the United States?" |
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Minor threat |
Not a threat |
Unsure |
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6/10-14/09 |
59 |
30 |
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4 |
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CNN/Opinion
Research Corporation Poll. April 3-5, 2009. N=1,023 adults nationwide.
Margin of error ± 3. |
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"As you may know, there has been an increase in crime and violence caused by
drug traffickers in areas of Mexico that border the United States. Do you
think the U.S. government should or should not send a large number troops to
the border between the U.S. and Mexico?" |
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Should |
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4/3-5/09 |
75 |
24 |
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Diageo/Hotline Poll conducted by FD. March 26-29, 2009. N=800 registered
voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.5. |
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"Due to recent violence in Mexico, President Obama has ordered additional
security personnel to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border and has indicated there
are plans in place to deploy troops to the border if too much violence
spills over into the U.S. Would you support or oppose sending U.S. troops to
the border?" |
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Oppose |
Unsure |
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3/26-29/09 |
85 |
11 |
5 |
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| Pew
Research Center Poll conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates. July
19-23, 2000. N=1,204 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.5. |
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| "As you may know, a
new president was recently elected in Mexico. Do you think having a new ruling government
will make Mexico more democratic, less democratic, or won't it make much of a
difference?" |
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% |
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More democratic |
35 |
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Less democratic |
2 |
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Won't make much difference |
45 |
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Don't know |
18 |
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STATES: The Harris Poll. April 8-13, 1999. N=1,006 adults nationwide.
MEXICO: Indemerc Louis Harris. April 23-May 3, 1999. N=4,500 adults, aged
18-64. |
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U.S. |
Mexico |
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North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has been good or bad for Mexico?" |
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Good |
57 |
43 |
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Bad |
11 |
47 |
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Neither (vol.)/Don't know |
32 |
11 |
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| "Do you think the
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has been good or bad for the United
States?" |
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Good |
39 |
73 |
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Bad |
35 |
16 |
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Neither (vol.)/Don't know |
25 |
11 |
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| "A substantial amount
of illegal drugs come into the United States from Mexico. Who do you think is more to
blame for the illegal drug trade in Mexico -- the United States for buying and using the
drugs, or the Mexicans for not arresting and closing down the Mexican drug
businesses?" |
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The United States |
43 |
50 |
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The Mexicans |
48 |
32 |
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Both (vol.)/Don't know/Refused |
10 |
18 |
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| "As far as you are
aware, do you believe that the U.S. government treats fairly or unfairly Mexicans who are
caught crossing the border illegally?" |
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Fairly |
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16 |
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Unfairly |
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82 |
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Don't know |
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3 |
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| "As far as you know,
do you think that the U.S. government treats fairly or unfairly those Mexicans who are
illegally residing in the U.S.?" |
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Fairly |
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11 |
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Unfairly |
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84 |
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Don't know |
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5 |
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| "As far as you know,
do you think that the U.S. government treats fairly or unfairly those Mexicans who are
legal residents of the U.S.A.?" |
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Fairly |
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39 |
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Unfairly |
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53 |
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Don't know |
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9 |
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