Video of Huckabee Calling for Scholarships and In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens (2005)

Arkansas Journal ^ | November 25, 2007 | Henry Rearden

[RebekahT]

Huckabee announces his desire to give scholarships to illegal aliens in his January 11, 2005 State of the State address. Huckabee doesn't say "illegal aliens". He uses the word "status". But a newspaper account makes clear his intentions, "Illegal aliens would be eligible for state taxpayer-funded college scholarships and in-state college tuition rates under a bill that was endorsed by a committee of the Arkansas House of Representatives on Tuesday. House Bill 1525 by Rep. Joyce Elliott, D-Little Rock, is part of Gov. Mike Huckabee’s legislative package. It easily won favor in the House Education Committee, of which Elliott is chairman." (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 2/23/2005)

Rep. Joyce Elliott, D-Little Rock, said she had already planned to file a bill granting instate status to the children of immigrants who live in Arkansas and have applied to state universities. "It’s nice to know we will have an ally in the governor’s office." (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 1/12/05)

Here's another newspaper account, "Gov. Mike Huckabee, who included the bill in his legislative package, drew a contrast between Wednesday's vote in support of illegal immigrants and the state's handling of the 1957 desegregation of Little Rock's Central High School. "They took a stand that Arkansas can be proud of,"Huckabee said in describing the House. "I think if we had taken a similar one in 1957, it would have made us proud for a long, long time."" (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 2/24/2005)

[RebekahT]

Yet another one of Huckabee's flip-flops... Clink on the link to check out a video of Huckabee, on the floor of the Arkansas legislature back in 2005 insisting that children of illegals should get scholarships and in-state tuition.

This is the Mike Huckabee that Arkansans know - which is probably one of the greatest reasons he's polling at 8% in his home state.

http://arkjournal.com/2007/11/following-is-from-one-of-my-favorite.html

[RebekahT]

PING!

[mylife]

Hows about tuition for me?

[RebekahT]

Sorry - Huckabee is trying to do the “Christian” thing and right America’s wrongs to African slaves by giving handouts to illegals. He isn’t too concerned about your kids’ college tuition.

[SoConPubbie]

Ping!

Some more historical truth about your guy Huckabee!

[sinanju]

Well! That about settles it for me.

Get out the tar and feathers...

[mylife]

Ahhh... Blinded by the light?

[RebekahT]

Huckabee is a pro-life, Southern Baptist socialist. On most issues, he’s more in line with Hillary than any conservative in America.

I’m just hoping that actual proof - like this video - will expose his record to any conservative who has been swayed by his smooth demeanor and touching speeches.

[mylife]

Oh, and I didnt mean my kid.

I meant me. 6 yrs of submarine service and 25 years in the defense of the country.

I got bupkis.

Thats ok, but to give foreigners more than me? Bite me Mike

[AmericanInTokyo]

I would say this pretty much nails the coffin closed on any hope Huck has for getting ANTI ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION votes in Iowa and elsewhere, which may be a potent vote bank.

[2ndDivisionVet]

Mike Huckabee disses Americans, Mexicans, promotes illegal immigration: http://lonewacko.com/blog/archives/005609.html

Christians Need To Beware Of Mike Huckabee:
http://www.chuckbaldwinlive.com/c2007/cbarchive_20071102.html

While Gov. of Arkansas, Huckabee was AGAINST proving citizenship in order to register to vote. He called those who were in favor of this “racists”...
http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20050218/news_lz1e18perkins.html

Huckabee fought hard to kill an Arkansas bill which would have cut off social services for illegal aliens. Huckabee called the bill, “anti-Christian” and “un-American”...
http://www.arkansasnews.com/archive/2005/01/28/News/316347.html

Huckabee supported in-state tuition for illegal aliens...
http://www.arkansasnews.com/archive/2005/03/11/News/318458.html

Huckabee’s opposition to the illegal aliens bill:
http://www.diggersrealm.com/mt/archives/000718.html

[AmericanInTokyo]

The Dems have SILKY PONIES.

The Repubs have SLICK PHONIES.

[DB]

I missed that part in Sunday school I guess...

You know, the part where you steal from someone to “give” to someone else less fortunate...

[mylife]

Sad but true

[pulaskibush]

Huckabee pushed a bill that was a state version of the DREAM ACT called HB1525 in 2005. Here's the bill. Thanks to the efforts of AR citizens, the bill failed to pass. :

• HB1525

  He also opposed a bill that would have required proof of citizenship before obtaining welfare, SB 206 by Holt:

• SB206

  And of course he established the Mexican Consulate in Little Rock. Radio Host Dave Elswick is urging people to call Governor Beebe of Arkansas and demand a special session to pass legislation similar to SB206:

• keeparkansaslegal

[AmericanInTokyo]

sheesh, this guy is BAD news

unless, of course, you are for illegal immigration....

[CharlesWayneCT]

Has he really flip-flopped on this issue? I thought he was still in favor of states being allowed to offer illegal immigrant children who were applying for citizenship to get in-state tuition. Maybe not though if you have to open it up to everybody.

[CaptainK]

Bob Barker for the illegals. "Come on down."

He's a disaster waiting to happen because he still won't back down on the illegal giveaway.

[RebekahT]

I meant that Huckabee is trying to come across as strong on the illegal immigration issue now that he’s realized that he needs the conservative base’s support in order to win the nomination. He’s running from his record while governor of Arkansas for 10 years because his record was everything but conservative on most issues, including illegal aliens.

[RebekahT]

Oh sorry - you’re SOL, too. Huckabee is too concerned about giving scholarships to illegals...He’s doing God’s work, remember??