Zogby: Politicians Can't Fix Immigration Problems

Pollster John Zogby is reporting that according to a poll taken last week, Americans skeptical Washington will find right solution to solve the nation's immigration problems.  The problem is indeed complex, and that's where most Americans part ways with the pols in DC.

Zogby writes:

Americans are mostly doubtful that President Bush and Congress will find a fair and effective solution to the burgeoning immigration problem, and a majority of them oppose amnesty for those who have entered the U.S. illegally, a new Zogby Interactive survey finds.

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An overwhelming majority - 79% - said they are skeptical the President and Congress will find a good solution to the immigration problem. Democrats and political independents were somewhat more skeptical than Republicans, the survey shows. While 88% of Democrats and 85% of independents said it is unlikely a solution will be found, 66% of Republicans agreed.

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More highlights:

--Asked specifically whether President Bush or Congress is trusted more to properly handle the immigration issue, 50% said they don’t think it is likely that either branch of government will get the job done right.

--22% said they trust Congress more to "fix" the problem.

--Only 17% said they think President Bush is more likely to come up with the right answer.

--A majority of Americans said they oppose amnesty for undocumented workers from other nations who are already residing in this nation,

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Since nearly every proposal out there provides some type of amnesty for the illegal immigrants, the numbers are not likely to move.

--Full results and more analysis here.

--Jim Roberts