Yet more convincing evidence of the reality.   Stopping illegal immigration is a winning cross party platform.   The majority of the U.S. people want to see illegal immigration halted – period.   The region holding the highest negative opinion (New England)  of consequences is one of the most liberal regions in the nation. 

(The Hill)  A majority of people in the United States say undocumented immigrants threaten their way of life and even the economy, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Thursday.  [Poll HERE]
Seventy percent said they believe these illegal immigrants threaten U.S. customs and beliefs. Eighty-six percent of Republicans hold that belief.
Nearly two-thirds said illegal immigrants are a burden on the nation’s economy, the poll found.
The survey found 45 percent said the number of immigrants entering the country legally should be reduced while 17 percent said more should be allowed to come. Thirty-eight percent said the current flow of legal immigration should remain the same.
More people in New England oppose illegal immigration compared to the rest of the country, the poll said. Nearly 80 percent of people in that region said undocumented immigrants threaten U.S. beliefs and customs.  (read more)