Think your town could house migrants? That may depend as much on your politics as where you live.

What shapes Americans’ views on migrants from the border and southern states coming to their towns? It’s not always where they live, but may depend on their politics. Democrats, including those in both cities and suburbs, are overwhelmingly receptive to the idea of temporarily accepting migrants in their locales.

But the principle often collides with the practical: they’re not always sure there’s space. The number of Americans who think there is room in their town — in the form of facilities or public housing — is lower than the number willing to accept people. …

The president’s handling of the border situation gets negative approval overall. Republicans in Congress aren’t spared the public’s ire either. And there’s plenty of dissatisfaction within each party’s ranks. CONTINUED

CBS News


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