governor of Texas since 2015.
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Greg Abbott voterbaseYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy |
Greg Abbott’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 20hrs ago
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.
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
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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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: More Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,294 voters that identify as Republican.
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