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Polls listed
chronologically. Data are from nationwide surveys of
Americans 18 & older. |
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| Pew
Research Center Poll conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates. July
19-23, 2000. N=1,204 adults nationwide. MoE +/- 3.5. |
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| "As you may know, a
new president was recently elected in Mexico. Do you think having a new ruling government
will make Mexico more democratic, less democratic, or won't it make much of a
difference?" |
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More democratic |
35 |
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Less democratic |
2 |
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Won't make much difference |
45 |
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Don't know |
18 |
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STATES: The Harris Poll. April 8-13, 1999. N=1,006 adults nationwide.
MEXICO: Indemerc Louis Harris. April 23-May 3, 1999. N=4,500 adults, aged
18-64. |
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Mexico |
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| "Do you think the
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has been good or bad for Mexico?" |
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Good |
57 |
43 |
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Bad |
11 |
47 |
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Neither (vol.)/Don't know |
32 |
11 |
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| "Do you think the
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has been good or bad for the United
States?" |
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Good |
39 |
73 |
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Bad |
35 |
16 |
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Neither (vol.)/Don't know |
25 |
11 |
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| "A substantial amount
of illegal drugs come into the United States from Mexico. Who do you think is more to
blame for the illegal drug trade in Mexico -- the United States for buying and using the
drugs, or the Mexicans for not arresting and closing down the Mexican drug
businesses?" |
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The United States |
43 |
50 |
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The Mexicans |
48 |
32 |
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Both (vol.)/Don't know/Refused |
10 |
18 |
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| "As far as you are
aware, do you believe that the U.S. government treats fairly or unfairly Mexicans who are
caught crossing the border illegally?" |
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Fairly |
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16 |
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Unfairly |
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82 |
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Don't know |
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3 |
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| "As far as you know,
do you think that the U.S.government treats fairly or unfairly those Mexicans who are
illegally residing in the U.S.?" |
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Fairly |
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11 |
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Unfairly |
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84 |
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Don't know |
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5 |
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| "As far as you know,
do you think that the U.S.government treats fairly or unfairly those Mexicans who are
legal residents of the U.S.A.?" |
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Fairly |
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39 |
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Unfairly |
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53 |
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Don't know |
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