Redefining America: Findings from the 2006 Latino National Survey

Redefining America:
Findings from the 2006 Latino National Survey
Luis R. Fraga
Stanford University
University of Washington
John A. Garcia
University of Arizona
Rodney E. Hero
University of Notre Dame
Michael Jones-Correa
Cornell University
Valerie Martinez-Ebers
Texas Christian University
Gary M. Segura
University of Washington

Sources of FundingSources of Funding
• Annie E. Casey FoundationAnnie E. Casey Foundation
• Carnegie CorporationCarnegie Corporation
• Ford FoundationFord Foundation
• Hewlett FoundationHewlett Foundation
• Irvine FoundationIrvine Foundation
• Joyce FoundationJoyce Foundation
• Kellogg FoundationKellogg Foundation
• National Science FoundationNational Science Foundation
• Russell Sage FoundationRussell Sage Foundation
• Texas A&M University: MALRC, PERGTexas A&M University: MALRC, PERG

Latino National SurveyLatino National Survey
• A “national” telephone survey of 8600 LatinoA “national” telephone survey of 8600 Latino
residents of the United States, seeking a broadresidents of the United States, seeking a broad
understanding of the qualitative nature of Latinounderstanding of the qualitative nature of Latino
political and social life in Americapolitical and social life in America
• State-stratified samples that reach approximatelyState-stratified samples that reach approximately
90% coverage of the national Latino population90% coverage of the national Latino population
• Approximately 40 minutes (length and number ofApproximately 40 minutes (length and number of
questions depends on split-samples, etc)questions depends on split-samples, etc)
• English and SpanishEnglish and Spanish
• Universe is all Latino adults, not citizens or votersUniverse is all Latino adults, not citizens or voters

Themes within the SurveyThemes within the Survey
• Survey includes…many of the questions or topics youSurvey includes…many of the questions or topics you
have grown to love from existing surveys, wheneverhave grown to love from existing surveys, whenever
possible to ensure comparability;possible to ensure comparability;

Questions submitted by various political scientists specificallyQuestions submitted by various political scientists specifically
targeted at states;targeted at states;

Questions suggested by the advisory boardQuestions suggested by the advisory board
• Beyond the standard, we focused on transnationalism,Beyond the standard, we focused on transnationalism,
identity, inter-group and intra-group relations, gender,identity, inter-group and intra-group relations, gender,
education, policy preferences, discrimination,education, policy preferences, discrimination,
mobilization and overall political orientationsmobilization and overall political orientations
• Some questions specific to foreign born, non-citizens,Some questions specific to foreign born, non-citizens,
registered voters, and residents of specific statesregistered voters, and residents of specific states

Stratified StructureStratified Structure
The survey is stratified, that is, creates stand-alone samples in 15The survey is stratified, that is, creates stand-alone samples in 15
states and the DC Metro area allowing us to speak to specificstates and the DC Metro area allowing us to speak to specific
political contextspolitical contexts
 ArizonaArizona 400400
 ArkansasArkansas 400400
 CaliforniaCalifornia 12001200
 ColoradoColorado 400400
 DC-SMSADC-SMSA 400400
 FloridaFlorida 800800
 GeorgiaGeorgia 400400
 IllinoisIllinois 600600
 IowaIowa 400400
 NevadaNevada 400400
 New JerseyNew Jersey 400400
 New MexicoNew Mexico 400400
 New YorkNew York 800800
 North CarolinaNorth Carolina 400400
 TexasTexas 800800
 WashingtonWashington 400400
 TOTALTOTAL 86008600

California Sub-samplesCalifornia Sub-samples
• Bay Area:Bay Area: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco,Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco,
San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, SonomaSan Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma
• Los Angeles Metro:Los Angeles Metro: Los Angeles, Orange, VenturaLos Angeles, Orange, Ventura
• San Diego:San Diego: San DiegoSan Diego
• Central Valley:Central Valley: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, SanFresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, San
Joaquin, Stanislaus, TulareJoaquin, Stanislaus, Tulare
• Inland Empire:Inland Empire: Riverside (western), San BernardinoRiverside (western), San Bernardino
(southwestern)(southwestern)
• Other California:Other California: Sacramento, rest of stateSacramento, rest of state

Percent Hispanic of U.S. Population,Percent Hispanic of U.S. Population,
1960-20301960-2030
3.6
4.8
6.9
9.7
13.2
16.4
19.3
22.5
0
5
10
15
20
25
1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030
Source: Chapter 2. Multiple Origins, Uncertain Destinies. Adapted from Figure 2-2.
Percent

Hispanic Births and Net ImmigrationHispanic Births and Net Immigration
by Decade: 1960-2030by Decade: 1960-2030
2.6
1.3
3.2 3
4.4
5.5
7
8.1
9.2
7.6
11.2
7.3
13.4
8.1
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
1960-70 1970-80 1980-90 1990-
2000
2000-10 2010-20 2020-30
Births Immigration
Source: Chapter 2. Multiple Origins, Uncertain Destinies. Adapted from Figure 2-1.
Millions

Population Growth in the U.S., 2000-2100
71.4
67.3
63.8
60.1
56.3
52.8
45.6
40.3
14.6
17
19.4
21.9
24.3
29.5
33.3
12.2 12.5 12.8 13 13.1 13.2 13.2 13
3.9 4.8 5.7 6.7 7.8 8.9
11 12.6
11.8
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2075 2100
PercentofTotalPopulation
White
Latino
Af-Am
Asian
Source: Population Projections Division, U.S. Bureau of the Census, 2002

California Population Distribution,
1990-2050
57 56
54 53
51.5
47
39
29
26
23
26 27 28 29 30
33
39
47
50
54
7 7 7 7 7 6
11 12 13 13 13 12
1.9 2 2 2 2 2
34
43
7 7 7 7 7
111110109
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050
White
Latino
Af Am
Asian
Multirace
Source: Population Projections, Department of Finance, State of California, 2004

Population Growth in U.S., 2000-2100
71.4
67.3
63.8
60.1
56.3
52.8
45.6
40.3
14.6
17
19.4
21.9
24.3
29.5
33.3
12.2 12.5 12.8 13 13.1 13.2 13.2 13
3.9 4.8 5.7 6.7 7.8 8.9
11 12.6
11.8
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2075 2100
White
Latino
Af-Am
Asian
California Population Distribution
1990-2050
57 56
54 53 51.5
39
29
26
23
26 27 28 29 30
39
46
50
54
7 7 7 7 7 6
13 12
2 2 2 2 2 2
47
34
43
33
7 7 7 7 7
1313
111110109
11 12
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050
White
Latino
Af Am
Asian
Multirace
Population Growth Chart ComparisonsPopulation Growth Chart Comparisons
United StatesUnited States
CaliforniaCalifornia

Latino Diversity
Census Bureau (American
Community Survey, Released
August 2006)
Mexican 63.9%
Puerto Rican 9%
Cuban 3.5%
Salvadoran 2.9%
Dominican 2.7%
Guatemalan 1.7%
Colombian 1.8%
ALL OTHERS 14.3%
Native-born (not Island-born):
35.4%
Foreign-born 61%
Island-born PR 3.6%
No high school diploma 43%
College graduate 11.1%
Latino National Survey (unweighted N)
Summer 2006
*Mexican 66.1% (5704)
*Puerto Rican 9.5% (822)
*Cuban 4.9% (420)
*Salvadoran 4.7% (407)
*Dominican 3.9% (335)
*Guatemalan 1.7% (149)
*Colombian 1.6% (139)
*All Others 7.6%
*Native-born 28.4% (2450)
*Foreign-born (adults) 66.2% (5717)
*Island-born PR 5.4% (467)
*No high school diploma 37%
*College graduate 16.2%
44 million Latinos in the US

Country of OriginCountry of Origin
Nation CaliforniaNation California BayBay LA San Central Inland OtherLA San Central Inland Other
AreaArea Diego Valley EmpireDiego Valley Empire
Mexico 68.6 84.4Mexico 68.6 84.4 78.778.7 76.1 95.3 97.4 93.2 95.876.1 95.3 97.4 93.2 95.8
El Salvador 4.3 8.2El Salvador 4.3 8.2 9.69.6 14.5 0.0 0.7 0.9 0.714.5 0.0 0.7 0.9 0.7
Guatemala 2.0 2.2Guatemala 2.0 2.2 2.22.2 3.2 1.2 0.7 1.7 0.73.2 1.2 0.7 1.7 0.7
Other 24.2 5.2Other 24.2 5.2 9.59.5 6.2 3.5 1.2 4.2 2.86.2 3.5 1.2 4.2 2.8

NativityNativity
BornBorn
U.S. 28.6 30.9U.S. 28.6 30.9 39.739.7 26.4 25.9 34.4 43.2 29.626.4 25.9 34.4 43.2 29.6
Born OutsideBorn Outside
U.S. 66.7 68.5U.S. 66.7 68.5 60.360.3 73.4 72.9 65.6 54.2 69.073.4 72.9 65.6 54.2 69.0
Naturalized 30.1 35.0Naturalized 30.1 35.0 40.240.2 36.2 30.6 25.3 46.9 30.636.2 30.6 25.3 46.9 30.6

Generational StatusGenerational Status
CaliforniaCalifornia BayBay LA San Central Inland OtherLA San Central Inland Other
Gen 1 69.2Gen 1 69.2 60.760.7 73.6 74.1 65.6 57.3 70.473.6 74.1 65.6 57.3 70.4
Gen 2 12.8Gen 2 12.8 14.814.8 12.1 11.8 11.9 18.8 10.612.1 11.8 11.9 18.8 10.6
Gen 3 9.3Gen 3 9.3 15.515.5 8.0 4.7 11.9 10.3 7.88.0 4.7 11.9 10.3 7.8
Gen 4+ 8.7Gen 4+ 8.7 8.98.9 6.3 9.4 10.6 13.7 11.36.3 9.4 10.6 13.7 11.3

Assimilation, Values, and IdentityAssimilation, Values, and Identity

Language PreferenceLanguage Preference
English 38.1 39.8English 38.1 39.8 52.952.9 32.0 32.9 37.8 59.3 43.032.0 32.9 37.8 59.3 43.0
Spanish 61.8 60.2Spanish 61.8 60.2 47.147.1 68.0 67.1 62.3 40.7 57.068.0 67.1 62.3 40.7 57.0
Language chosen to complete the surveyLanguage chosen to complete the survey

Importance of Learning EnglishImportance of Learning English
Nation CaliforniaNation California BayBay LA San Central InlandLA San Central Inland
OtherOther
VeryVery
Important 91.9 94.7Important 91.9 94.7 91.291.2 94.6 92.9 94.0 91.5 95.194.6 92.9 94.0 91.5 95.1
SomewhatSomewhat
Not VeryNot Very
Not At AllNot At All

Importance of Retaining SpanishImportance of Retaining Spanish
VeryVery
SomewhatSomewhat
Not VeryNot Very
Not At AllNot At All
Question:Question: How important do you think it is for you and your family to maintain the abilityHow important do you think it is for you and your family to maintain the ability
to speak Spanish?to speak Spanish?

Language ProficiencyLanguage Proficiency
across Generationsacross Generations
11stst
GenGen 22ndnd
GenGen 33rdrd
GenGen 44thth
GenGen
Answered in EnglishAnswered in English 19.219.2 73.773.7 90.490.4 91.391.3
Answered in Spanish,Answered in Spanish,
Speak EnglishSpeak English
19.119.1 19.519.5 8.28.2 7.77.7
Total Share withTotal Share with
English ProficiencyEnglish Proficiency
38.338.3 93.293.2 98.698.6 99.099.0
Retain SpanishRetain Spanish
ProficiencyProficiency
99.299.2 91.691.6 68.768.7 60.560.5
 Strong English dominance and nearly universal EnglishStrong English dominance and nearly universal English
proficiency among the first-generation of US born;proficiency among the first-generation of US born;
 Generally strong Spanish retention, aided by refreshedGenerally strong Spanish retention, aided by refreshed
populations of Spanish-speakers.populations of Spanish-speakers.

Importance of Learning English/Importance of Learning English/
Retaining Spanish across GenerationsRetaining Spanish across Generations
11stst
GenGen 22ndnd
GenGen 33rdrd
GenGen 44thth
GenGen
How important do you think it is that everyone in the United States learnHow important do you think it is that everyone in the United States learn
English?English?
SomewhatSomewhat 5.25.2 8.68.6 11.811.8 11.611.6
VeryVery 94.194.1 89.389.3 86.186.1 84.084.0
How important do you think it is for you or your family to maintain theHow important do you think it is for you or your family to maintain the
ability to speak Spanish?ability to speak Spanish?
SomewhatSomewhat 9.79.7 13.713.7 17.917.9 22.222.2
VeryVery 88.688.6 84.484.4 73.073.0 66.766.7

Sense of American and Home-Country IdentitySense of American and Home-Country Identity
Across GenerationsAcross Generations
11stst
CACA 22ndnd
CACA 33rdrd
CACA 44thth
CACA
How strongly do you think of yourself as “American”?How strongly do you think of yourself as “American”?
Somewhat StronglySomewhat Strongly 28.728.7 27.027.0 25.125.1 21.421.4 15.215.2 24.324.3 16.316.3 8.88.8
Very StronglyVery Strongly
24.524.5 25.925.9 56.956.9 62.062.0 78.578.5 48.748.7 76.476.4 87.887.8
How strongly do you think of yourself as (Mexican, Cuban, etc)?How strongly do you think of yourself as (Mexican, Cuban, etc)?
Somewhat StronglySomewhat Strongly 19.619.6 21.221.2 22.222.2 19.619.6 26.126.1 28.728.7 34.334.3 34.334.3
Very StronglyVery Strongly 67.667.6 67.767.7 64.364.3 60.560.5 45.145.1 53.953.9 40.540.5 49.249.2

A Multiplicity of IdentitiesA Multiplicity of Identities
• Simultaneous strongSimultaneous strong
sense of pan-ethnicsense of pan-ethnic
identity, national originidentity, national origin
identity, and American-identity, and American-
nessness
 Puerto Ricans illustratePuerto Ricans illustrate
best that identities arebest that identities are
not mutually exclusivenot mutually exclusive
 Cuban pan-ethnicityCuban pan-ethnicity
surprisingly highsurprisingly high
 Mexican sense ofMexican sense of
American-ness highAmerican-ness high
considering the shareconsidering the share
foreign bornforeign born
AmericanAmerican
NationalNational
OriginOrigin
Pan-Pan-
EthnicEthnic
MexicanMexican 61.761.7 84.084.0 87.487.4
CubanCuban 77.877.8 82.182.1 81.681.6
PuertoPuerto
RicanRican 83.783.7 90.790.7 89.389.3
AllAll 65.065.0 84.084.0 87.287.2
Cells are percent expressingCells are percent expressing
“somewhat” or “very strongly”“somewhat” or “very strongly”

Levels of Pan Ethnicity and ConnectednessLevels of Pan Ethnicity and Connectedness
Of One’s Subgroup to Other LatinosOf One’s Subgroup to Other Latinos
 One-half of LNS Latinos perceive a lot ofOne-half of LNS Latinos perceive a lot of
commonalities with one’s group and other Latinoscommonalities with one’s group and other Latinos
 Stronger pan-ethnic identifiers are more inclined toStronger pan-ethnic identifiers are more inclined to
see this connection.see this connection.
 Over three- fourths of the combined stronger pan-Over three- fourths of the combined stronger pan-
ethic identifiers see their own national origin groupethic identifiers see their own national origin group
as having a similar fate with other Latinosas having a similar fate with other Latinos

Selected Markers of SocietalSelected Markers of Societal
AssimilationAssimilation
11stst
22ndnd
33rdrd
44thth
Roman CatholicsRoman Catholics 73.873.8 69.769.7 66.866.8 58.158.1
Social CapitalSocial Capital
(Group Participation)(Group Participation)
14.114.1 25.025.0 29.429.4 33.433.4
Military Service, Self orMilitary Service, Self or
FamilyFamily
16.116.1 48.948.9 68.668.6 72.372.3
Education < HighEducation < High
SchoolSchool
49.749.7 22.922.9 17.617.6 16.216.2
Household incomeHousehold income
<$35k<$35k
53.453.4 34.934.9 29.229.2 33.433.4
Percent Marrying non-Percent Marrying non-
LatinosLatinos
13.313.3 32.232.2 42.642.6 53.353.3

Attention to US and “Home Country”Attention to US and “Home Country”
Politics and Public AffairsPolitics and Public Affairs
• Attention to US politics is strong, even among the foreign born,Attention to US politics is strong, even among the foreign born,
and approaches (and in some cases surpasses) levels for alland approaches (and in some cases surpasses) levels for all
other groups, among Latinos born in the US.other groups, among Latinos born in the US.
• While about 57% of foreign born respondents agree that theyWhile about 57% of foreign born respondents agree that they
should be able to vote in home country elections, only about 4%should be able to vote in home country elections, only about 4%
have ever done so, and about 58% report paying little or nohave ever done so, and about 58% report paying little or no
attention to politics back home.attention to politics back home.
11stst
22ndnd
33rdrd
44thth
Attention to/Interest in US politicsAttention to/Interest in US politics
Somewhat or Very InterestedSomewhat or Very Interested 60.060.0 73.973.9 79.279.2 81.381.3
Attention to/Interest in “Home-Country” politicsAttention to/Interest in “Home-Country” politics
Little or No Attention PaidLittle or No Attention Paid 57.557.5 61.061.0 72.872.8 72.872.8

Preferences for CulturalPreferences for Cultural
Assimilation and DistinctnessAssimilation and Distinctness
11stst
CACA 22ndnd
CACA 33rdrd
CACA 44thth
CACA
Importance of Changing to Blend into Larger SocietyImportance of Changing to Blend into Larger Society
SomewhatSomewhat 26.226.2 24.324.3 33.333.3 21.721.7 34.734.7 31.131.1 37.537.5 36.036.0
VeryVery 61.461.4 63.763.7 44.644.6 58.358.3 40.640.6 51.551.5 35.735.7 36.836.8
Importance of Maintaining Distinct CultureImportance of Maintaining Distinct Culture
SomewhatSomewhat 16.216.2 15.015.0 18.318.3 14.914.9 20.320.3 21.821.8 26.126.1 29.329.3
VeryVery 78.678.6 79.979.9 75.875.8 69.169.1 72.972.9 72.972.9 66.766.7 60.660.6
• Support for blending into the larger culture and for maintaining aSupport for blending into the larger culture and for maintaining a
distinct culture are positively related (r=.1415):distinct culture are positively related (r=.1415):
• Not seen as an either/or propositionNot seen as an either/or proposition

Civic and PoliticalCivic and Political
ParticipationParticipation

Patterns of Civic EngagementPatterns of Civic Engagement
GroupGroup
Participation 20.4Participation 20.4 23.523.5 18.9 18.8 17.9 22.9 25.418.9 18.8 17.9 22.9 25.4
OrganizationalOrganizational
ProblemProblem
Solving 28.7Solving 28.7 28.728.7 28.9 25.9 27.8 33.1 27.528.9 25.9 27.8 33.1 27.5
InformalInformal
ProblemProblem
Solving 32.9Solving 32.9 29.429.4 33.4 32.9 34.4 28.8 35.933.4 32.9 34.4 28.8 35.9

Interest in PoliticsInterest in Politics
VeryVery
Interested 18.9 19.4Interested 18.9 19.4 15.415.4 22.2 23.5 16.6 17.8 14.122.2 23.5 16.6 17.8 14.1
SomewhatSomewhat
NotNot
Not Sure/Not Sure/
Don’t Know 4.1 4.4Don’t Know 4.1 4.4 5.25.2 3.5 2.3 5.3 6.8 5.63.5 2.3 5.3 6.8 5.6
Question:Question: How interested are you in politics and public affairs? Would you say you areHow interested are you in politics and public affairs? Would you say you are
very interested, somewhat interested, or not at all interested?very interested, somewhat interested, or not at all interested?

Voter RegistrationVoter Registration
Registered 77.4 79.5Registered 77.4 79.5 75.975.9 81.6 73.8 77.9 81.0 78.481.6 73.8 77.9 81.0 78.4
NotNot
Registered 21.4 19.5Registered 21.4 19.5 23.023.0 18.1 21.4 22.1 17.9 18.918.1 21.4 22.1 17.9 18.9
This question was only asked of citizens.This question was only asked of citizens.

Electoral Participation, 2004Electoral Participation, 2004
Contacted 36.7Contacted 36.7 48.348.3 33.9 33.3 39.0 36.9 33.833.9 33.3 39.0 36.9 33.8
Voted 62.3Voted 62.3 60.960.9 67.4 54.8 61.0 53.6 58.167.4 54.8 61.0 53.6 58.1

Latinos and PartisanshipLatinos and Partisanship

Patterns of PartisanshipPatterns of Partisanship
Overall U.S. BornOverall U.S. Born CACA Born OutsideBorn Outside CACA
U.S.U.S.
DemocratDemocrat 42.1 55.942.1 55.9 50.650.6 33.933.9 37.037.0
RepublicanRepublican 21.5 26.021.5 26.0 22.822.8 18.818.8 10.510.5
IndependentIndependent 8.1 5.68.1 5.6 7.17.1 10.010.0 9.09.0
Don’t CareDon’t Care 12.7 4.812.7 4.8 6.86.8 17.417.4 20.120.1
Don’t KnowDon’t Know 15.6 8.615.6 8.6 12.112.1 20.020.0 23.223.2

Partisanship Among CitizensPartisanship Among Citizens
U.S.U.S. CACA NaturalizedNaturalized CACA RegReg CACA Not RegNot Reg CACA
DemocratDemocrat 55.955.9 50.650.6 43.943.9 47.347.3 55.955.9 56.956.9 33.633.6 28.628.6
RepublicanRepublican 26.026.0 22.822.8 24.924.9 17.117.1 26.126.1 18.318.3 22.322.3 27.427.4
IndependentIndependent 5.65.6 7.17.1 8.68.6 9.39.3 6.16.1 8.58.5 8.28.2 7.97.9
Don’t CareDon’t Care 4.84.8 6.76.7 9.29.2 7.87.8 3.93.9 4.34.3 15.415.4
14.514.5
Don’t KnowDon’t Know 8.68.6 12.112.1 13.413.4 18.318.3 8.18.1 11.811.8 20.620.6
21.421.4

Patterns of Partisanship, CaliforniaPatterns of Partisanship, California
Nation CaliforniaNation California BayBay LA San Central InlandLA San Central Inland
OtherOther
StrongStrong
Democrat 17.6 33.1Democrat 17.6 33.1 23.123.1 39.3 27.7 27.3 36.1 23.939.3 27.7 27.3 36.1 23.9
LeansLeans
Independent 38.5 12.4Independent 38.5 12.4 13.213.2 11.0 14.9 17.1 10.8 13.011.0 14.9 17.1 10.8 13.0
LeansLeans
Republican 6.8 4.4Republican 6.8 4.4 4.44.4 3.0 4.3 9.1 6.0 4.43.0 4.3 9.1 6.0 4.4
Republican 5.9 9.8Republican 5.9 9.8 8.88.8 6.2 12.8 11.4 13.3 14.16.2 12.8 11.4 13.3 14.1
StrongStrong

Partisanship and GenderPartisanship and Gender
MaleMale FemaleFemale
DemocratDemocrat 41.241.2 40.740.7
RepublicanRepublican 23.7 18.723.7 18.7
IndependentIndependent 9.3 7.69.3 7.6
Don’t CareDon’t Care 11.7 14.611.7 14.6
Don’t KnowDon’t Know 14.1 18.414.1 18.4

Citizenship and Issue Positions:Citizenship and Issue Positions:
Problem Facing the CountryProblem Facing the Country
CitizenCitizen CACA Non-citizenNon-citizen CACA
Iraq WarIraq War 30.030.0 30.330.3 33.233.2 28.328.3
EconomyEconomy 14.714.7 15.215.2 12.412.4 17.617.6
IllegalIllegal
ImmigrationImmigration 8.48.4 8.38.3 14.814.8 13.413.4
Education/Education/
SchoolsSchools 4.24.2 5.15.1 4.74.7 1.21.2
OtherOther 12.412.4 11.311.3 6.66.6 6.86.8
“What do you think is THE one most important problem facing the country today?”

Partisanship and Issue Positions:Partisanship and Issue Positions:
Problem Facing the CountryProblem Facing the Country
DemocratDemocrat CACA RepublicanRepublican CACA IndependentIndependent CACA
Iraq WarIraq War 33.833.8 33.233.2 25.125.1 29.429.4 25.825.8 28.428.4
Economy 15.0Economy 15.0 17.117.1 14.614.6 15.015.0 14.514.5 17.917.9
IllegalIllegal
ImmigrationImmigration 6.96.9 7.57.5 9.09.0 8.88.8 10.610.6 14.114.1
Schools 5.4Schools 5.4 4.34.3 4.54.5 2.42.4 5.05.0 3.73.7
Other 11.7Other 11.7 10.410.4 17.317.3 12.612.6 16.116.1 4.64.6
“What do you think is THE one most important problem facing the country today?”

Preferred Party to Address Problem Facing CountryPreferred Party to Address Problem Facing Country
DemsDems CACA RepsReps CACA NeitherNeither CACA Don’tDon’t CACA
KnowKnow
Don’t CareDon’t Care 6.26.2 10.110.1 3.93.9 5.05.0 54.254.2 37.537.5 35.735.7 47.247.2
Don’t KnowDon’t Know 6.16.1 6.06.0 4.84.8 6.66.6 48.548.5 43.043.0 40.640.6 44.244.2
“Which political party do you think has a better approach to address this problem?”

Citizenship and Issue Positions:Citizenship and Issue Positions:
Problem Facing LatinosProblem Facing Latinos
CitizenCitizen CACA Non-citizenNon-citizen CACA
IllegalIllegal
ImmigrationImmigration 25.025.0 25.425.4 35.135.1 30.730.7
SchoolsSchools 13.913.9 16.716.7 3.63.6 4.64.6
Unemp/JobsUnemp/Jobs 11.711.7 10.910.9 12.612.6 11.211.2
Iraq WarIraq War 1.51.5 2.02.0 1.61.6 2.82.8
OtherOther 13.613.6 13.513.5 9.29.2 8.48.4
“What do you think is THE one most important problem facing the Latino community today?”

Problem Facing LatinosProblem Facing Latinos
DemocratDemocrat CACA RepublicanRepublican CACA IndependentIndependent CACA
IllegalIllegal
ImmigrationImmigration 24.724.7 24.824.8 23.723.7 26.026.0 27.527.5 32.232.2
Schools 18.2Schools 18.2 16.116.1 15.315.3 15.815.8 11.311.3
10.010.0
Unemp/Jobs 12.4Unemp/Jobs 12.4 12.312.3 11.011.0 6.86.8 9.79.7 11.711.7
Iraq War 1.8Iraq War 1.8 1.71.7 0.90.9 3.03.0 1.91.9 4.24.2
Other 13.8Other 13.8 10.510.5 16.416.4 23.323.3 14.414.4 8.78.7
“What do you think is THE one most important problem facing the Latino community today?”

Preferred Party to Address Problem Facing LatinosPreferred Party to Address Problem Facing Latinos
DemsDems CACA RepsReps CACA NeitherNeither CACA Don’tDon’t CACA
KnowKnow
Don’t CareDon’t Care 12.112.1 10.210.2 6.26.2 4.24.2 48.248.2 41.041.0 33.533.5
44.444.4
Don’t KnowDon’t Know 7.77.7 7.17.1 6.26.2 8.88.8 40.540.5 34.334.3 45.645.6
49.649.6

Preferred Immigration Policy by Generation
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Immediate
Legalization
Guest Worker
Legaliz
Guest Worker Seal Border None of These
Preferred Immigration Policy
PercentwithinGeneration
Preferred Immigration Policy First
Preferred Immigration Policy
Second
Preferred Immigration Policy Third
Preferred Immigration Policy Fourth
Preferred Immigration Policy All

Preferred Immigration Policy,Preferred Immigration Policy,
by Generationby Generation
11stst
CACA 22ndnd
CACA 33rdrd
CACA 44thth
CACA
ImmediateImmediate
LegalizationLegalization 53.653.6 58.258.2 23.723.7 22.122.1 35.535.5 37.237.2 15.515.5 16.316.3
Guest Worker:Guest Worker:
Legalization 25.3Legalization 25.3 22.822.8 43.743.7 53.453.4 35.135.1 34.334.3 47.047.0 52.152.1
Guest Worker:Guest Worker:
TemporaryTemporary 10.610.6 9.69.6 13.913.9 16.316.3 12.012.0 12.112.1 13.613.6 12.612.6
Seal BorderSeal Border 2.12.1 0.80.8 7.37.3 2.32.3 6.56.5 7.57.5 11.511.5 12.912.9

Latino National SurveyLatino National Survey
• Executive Summary• Executive Summary
• Demographic Tables• Demographic Tables
• Background Tables• Background Tables
• Questionnaire and Toplines• Questionnaire and Toplines
Available at the website of the WashingtonAvailable at the website of the Washington
Institute for the Study of Ethnicity, Race, andInstitute for the Study of Ethnicity, Race, and
Sexuality (WISER), University of Washington,Sexuality (WISER), University of Washington,
Seattle:Seattle:
http://depts.washington.edu/uwiser/LNS.shtmlhttp://depts.washington.edu/uwiser/LNS.shtml

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