July 14, 2003

(CPOD) Jul. 14, 2003 - Cuban Americans are more concerned with their life in the United States than with the political situation in the island, according to a poll by Hamilton Beattie & Staff for the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, published in the Miami Herald. 62 per cent of respondents say improving their conditions in South Florida is the first thing on their minds.

Cuban Americans have differing opinions on the future of the island. 49 per cent of respondents would back military action against Fidel Castro, but 68 per cent say current residents of Cuba should decide what to do about their political system.

Polling Data

As a Cuban American, what is more important to you - improving your life in the United States or working to change the political situation in Cuba?

Life in the United States	62%
Political situation in Cuba	19%

Do you agree that the residents of Cuba should decide how and when the political system there should change?

Yes	68%
No	23%

Should the U.S. use military force to overthrow Fidel Castro?

Yes	49%
No	43%

Source: Hamilton Beattie & Staff / Southwest Voter Registration Education Project / Miami Herald
Methodology: Interviews to 600 Cuban-Americans in the Miami-Dade County, conducted from Jun. 24 to Jul. 1, 2003. Margin of error is 4 per cent.

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