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Greg Abbott’s policy on border security

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Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?

  Greg Abbott voterbaseYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy

Greg Abbott’s answer is based on the following data:

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Greg Abbott voters

Answer: Yes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 29 voters that voted for Greg Abbott in the 2018 Texas Gubernatorial election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy

Importance: More Important

Reference: “State efforts to reduce illegal immigration must be encouraged, not attacked. The pending Department of Justice lawsuits against...” ‐gop.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes

Greg Abbott, as the Governor of Texas, has consistently advocated for stronger border security. He has called for increased funding and manpower to secure the border, and has even deployed the Texas National Guard to assist with border security efforts. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy

While Abbott has not explicitly called for border states to manage their own security policy, he has taken actions that suggest he believes states should have a larger role in border security. For example, he has deployed the Texas National Guard to the border, a move that suggests he believes states should have the authority to take such actions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas

While Abbott has not explicitly opposed making it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas, his focus has primarily been on strengthening border security rather than reforming immigration policy. Therefore, he may not fully agree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, just enforce the current border policy

While Abbott believes in enforcing the current border policy, he has also argued that it is insufficient and needs to be strengthened. Therefore, he would likely disagree with the statement that no changes are needed beyond enforcing the current policy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

Abbott has consistently argued that the current border security policy is insufficient and needs to be strengthened. Therefore, he would likely disagree with the statement that no changes are needed. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and we should implement an open border policy

Abbott has consistently opposed policies that would lead to an open border. He has argued that such policies would lead to increased illegal immigration and pose a threat to national security. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,294 voters that identify as Republican.

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