POLL: Most Arizona Voters Put Immigration Over Health Care as More Important Reform Goal

Fifty-one percent (51%) of Arizona voters say it is more important for Congress to pass immigration reform than health care reform. A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state shows that 45% hold the opposite view and think health care reform is more important.

By a 65% to 20% margin, Arizona voters believe enforcing the borders is more important than legalizing the status of those already living here. Half of the state’s voters (50%) think it is possible to put an end to illegal immigration, while 34% do not. [not if you don't try]

Voters in the Grand Canyon State highly regard Maricopa Country Sheriff Joseph Arpaio, known for his tough immigration enforcement. Fifty-seven percent (57%) say the sheriff’s policies have helped the state’s image, showing little change from May. Twenty-seven percent (27%) say the sheriff’s policies hurt the state’s image. [?]

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Monday, May 18, 2009
Al Sharpton vs. Sheriff Joe: The Hypocrite vs. The Patriot
"Arpaio needs to be confronted, he needs to be removed. ... We also need to suspend the law that he is using. We must stand with our brown brothers and sisters," Sharpton said.

Monday, March 16, 2009
Harassing A Lawman
... the Justice Department notified Joe Arpaio, the top lawman in Maricopa County, Ariz., including Phoenix, that his department is under investigation for "patterns of discriminatory" police practices...

The letter offered zero specifics.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Hispanic Leaders Fear Patrols Will Spark Violence
By whom?
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