GOP sees border as Napolitano’s ‘Achilles’ heel’

Sierra Vista Herald, Sierra Vista Arizona (AP Story) ^ | PAUL DAVENPORT

[SandRat]

PHOENIX — Arizona is the busiest illegal crossing point along the U.S.-Mexico border, and because of that Republican candidates hoping to derail Democratic Gov. Janet Napolitano’s re-election bid say they smell blood. ------

[SandRat]

HEHEHEHEHEHE

I like the sound of this

Republican candidates hoping to derail Democratic Gov. Janet Napolitano’s re-election bid say they smell blood

[ChildOfThe60s]

It seems to me, that as long as the republicans in DC make no effort to secure our borders, the issue won't be of much use to republicans at the state level because the voters will know that the feds must be involved.

I may be shown wrong, and sincerely hope I am. I believe the problem demands massive federal resources that a single state simply doesn't have.

[satchmodog9]

Satchmodog9 sees border as GOP ‘Achilles’ heel’

[Ursus arctos horribilis]

"GOP sees border as Napolitano’s ‘Achilles’ heel’"

Hah, in their widest dreams, pot calling the kettle black, the RINO party is in this illegals are great crapola up to their ears.

[kerryusama04]

The chief of the GOP in America wants to legalize 'em and the highest ranking GOP member in AZ wants pure amnesty and has partnered with the leftest Senator in history to achieve it. This artcle must be scrappleface or something.

[John Geyer]

Napolitano is trying to be both strong on borders and illegal immigrant friendly, and that is her downfall, trying to be all things to everyone. It'll end up alienating both sides, and discredit any further attempts one way or the other.

[EagleUSA]

Hmmm. Big difference between Arizona Repubs and Washington Repubs...wonder why that is??

[John Geyer]

The Washington Republicans are full of excrement.

[trubluolyguy]

GOP sees border as Napolitano’s ‘Achilles’ heel’

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Does this mean they are going to get tough on border issues or did I miss my meds again?

[sheana]

sheana hands trubluolyguy a Prozac...betteer double up. ;)

[lsjogren]

OK folks, let's get down to the fundamental questions.


First of all, let's dispense with the "Republicans this, Republicans that"


Some Republicans are for open borders and others are for strict enforcement.


Clearly, there are Republican candidats for governor of Arizona who are in the latter category.


I think the relevant questions are:


1). does this issue have enough resonance with the public to affect the election. In my view, it definitely does, but whether it has enough for a pro-borders Republican to beat a heavily favored Democratic incumbent for governor of Arizona is doubtful in my view. (although I hope it does)

2). Will the fact that prominent Republicans like George Bush support open borders undercut the ability of pro-borders Republican candidates to get traction out of their message? I doubt it. I believe the 2006 elections will be very localized. (and the Republicans had better hope that I'm right about that)

[lsjogren]

I should clarify that when I say it has enough resonance to affect the election what I am saying is that I think it will affect the percentages that the candidates win. But not necessarily enough to affect who actually wins the election.

[SandRat]

The GOP candidates want to talk tough and act tough as does the GOP House and Senate. We've had enough.

[trubluolyguy]

Thanks. I feel much better.