This is what these guys need to do. If you want to win, you best point out the flaws in your opponents.
Mitt’s silence regarding Fred is notable here.
We should not be giving people legal incentives to break the law and enter the country illegally.
Tuition for illegals would be more relevant if they offered bachelor degrees in leaf blowing and picking lettuce. This is really the last election that gives us the chance to regain control of the border
All these candidates need to be exposed on the illegal alien issue and other issues. Too much dancing around already, but in terms of which candidates can appeal to red states that actually vote Republican in general elections, I think it’s between Romney and Thompson, once voters are clear on where all candidates stand on key issues.
I think this country club Republican strategy where blue states nominate through the primaries a candidate (Rudy) the red states will have to elect in November of 2008 is a recipe for disaster.
It's the number one issue relating to our Homeland security and sovernity. Listen up, candidates.
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Governor Romney opposed efforts to give driver's licenses to illegal aliens. "Those who are here illegally should not receive tacit support from our government that gives an indication of legitimacy," the governor said, echoing arguments that opponents have voiced in the Commonwealth and in other states considering similar license measures. "If they are here illegally, they should not get driver's licenses," he said. (Scott S. Greenberger, "Romney Stand Dims Chances Of License For Undocumented," The Boston Globe, 10/28/2003)
Governor Romney vetoed an outside section of the 2005 state budget that would have permitted illegal aliens to pay the same in-state tuition rate paid by Massachusetts citizens at state public colleges and universities. (Office Of The Governor, "Romney Signs $22.402B Fiscal Year 2005 'No New Tax' Budget," Press Release, 6/25/2004)
Sheriff Joe Endorses Mitt -- fellow Massachusettsan(is that a word?) -- Scroll Down for Video
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Personally, I think Mitt Romney is our best choice to defeat Hillary and company.
Immigration
The former Arkansas governor has openly sympathized with the needs of illegal immigrants. He has advocated prenatal care for pregnant immigrants and has proposed a scholarship program for illegal immigrants who graduate from Arkansas high schools (Arkansas News Bureau). He also criticized a 2005 federal immigration raid (AP) in Arkansas. Huckabee has expressed support for amnesty for illegal immigrants under some conditions. In an interview with ABC-TV’s George Stephanopoulos, he said, “We should have a process where people can pay the penalties, step up and accept responsibility for not being here legally.” He added: “The objective is not to be punitive. The objective is to make things right.” He has also expressed support for some type of barrier along the border with Mexico.