In the wake of the forthcoming elections, a poll held by WDIV/Detroit News reveals significant insights into the local races and national issues entrenched in the minds of Michigan voters. The survey, which ran from Monday through Wednesday, touches on key elements such as the Michigan US Senate race, Project 2025, and pervasive immigration issues. [source]
Findings on the Michigan US Senate Race between Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers disclose an edge for Slotkin, with 45.9% in support, relative to Rogers’ 41.2%. The poll also disclosed that nearly 13% of the voters remain indecisive. Slotkin’s popularity is notably more pronounced among independent voters and women, while Rogers leads with men and white voters. [source]
On the enigmatic Project 2025, over 70% of Strong Democratic voters and nearly 53% of independent voters have heard of the initiative, while the views spread wide across the spectrum, from favorable to unfavorable, and many still hold no opinion. Notably, over 60% of voters have heard something about Project 2025, but only 3.3% hold a favorable view, with 37.4% holding an unfavorable view, and one-fifth essentially having no opinion. Surprisingly, over one-third of the voters have not heard of Project 2025.
In terms of immigration, voters were asked about their stance on deporting 11 million immigrants, illegal regardless of their length of stay in the US. The survey results reveal a virtual tie, with 46.1% backing deportation against 45.6% opposing it, leaving 8.3% undecided. The opinions varied widely among supporters of different presidents. Kennedy voters remain split, with undecided voters supporting deportation.
Considering the strategy of using large-scale detention camps and military force for rounding up and deporting undocumented immigrants, the survey found a mere 32.6% in support, while a staggering 59.7% opposing these tactics. This includes over 51% of Michigan voters – a majority – strongly opposing the use of the military and detention camps for deportation. It’s worth noting that, with the exception of Trump supporters, voters across categories manifest strong opposition to such severe measures.
Above all, when it comes to mapping a course for undocumented immigrants, an overwhelming 70.4% of voters advocate for the formulation of a viable path to citizenship, provided our borders are secured. Conversely, 23.5% dissent, insisting on immediate deportation of undocumented immigrants, setting aside considerations about their duration of stay, family, and work status.
The WDIV/Detroit News Poll was executed by The Glengariff Group, Inc., targeting likely general election voters of Michigan this November 2024. The live-operator telephone survey encompassed a 600-sample with a margin of error standing at +/-4.0%.
As we approach election season, these insights offer a snapshot of the Michigan electorate, their concerns, and their potential ballot decisions. As the race heats up and the issues continue to evolve, voters’ choices may sway before election day.
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