Secure America Now
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has been backed by a majority of Texans despite the outcry over his decision to put floating barriers in the Rio Grande to stop migrants from crossing the border.
A poll conducted for Newsweek by Redfield & Wilton Strategies found that 49% of Texans either strongly supported (26%) or supported (23%) the decision to erect the floating barriers, while 28% either strongly opposed (21%) or opposed (7%) it. The poll also found that 52% of Texans believe that Abbott is doing a good job as governor,
The floating barriers have been criticized by environmental groups, who say they could damage the Rio Grande ecosystem. They have also been criticized by some immigration advocates, who say they are a cruel and ineffective way to stop people from seeking asylum in the United States. However, Abbott has defended the floating barriers, saying they are necessary to protect the border and deter illegal immigration.
"The floating barriers are a temporary measure that will help us to secure the border and keep our communities safe," Abbott said in a statement. "We will continue to take all necessary steps to protect our state from illegal immigration." The poll also found that 62% of Texans believe that illegal immigration is a major problem in the state, while 34% believe it is a minor problem.
The issue of illegal immigration is a sensitive one in Texas, which is a border state. The state has seen a surge in illegal immigration in recent years, and Abbott has made it a priority to crack down on the problem. The floating barriers are just one of the measures that Abbott has taken to address illegal immigration. He has also increased the number of border patrol agents and built a wall along parts of the border.
It remains to be seen whether the floating barriers will be effective in stopping illegal immigration. However, the poll suggests that Abbott's decision to put them up has the support of a majority of Texans.
