A CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll reports that 24% of the Hispanics questioned support the new Arizona SB 1070 law. 71% of Hispanics polled are opposed to the bill while white respondents responded 61% in support of bill with 34% opposed.
SB 1070
Hispanics in favor 24% opposed 71%
Whites in favor 61% opposed 34%
Generational divide
Hispanics 50 years and older in favor 45%
Hispanics younger than 50 in favor 17%
Gender divide
Hispanic Women in favor 19%
Hispanic Men in favor 28%
Will SB 1070 be effective?
Hispanics who feel law will work 35%
Whites who feel law will work 50%
Will SB 1070 increase discrimination against Hispanics?
Hispanics who feel it will increase discrimination 74%
Whites who feel it will increase discrimination 49%
*The surveys overall sampling error is a plus or minus of 3 percentage points
