Posted on 09/25/2008 12:28:21 PM PDT by BGHater
Gov. Sarah Palin wowed Republicans with her convention speech. In addition to her life story, she expressed strong conservative views on lower taxes, national defense, and energy independence.
But what does she think about immigration? She said nothing about it, no doubt at the behest of the McCain campaign. And there doesn't seem to be anything on the record revealing her views — not on border security, not on legal immigration, nothing. The Hill newspaper quotes an immigration expert in Alaska as saying "She's never made any statements. I don't recall really any positions that she's taken."
Given Sen. John McCain's leading role, with Sen. Ted Kennedy, in pushing for amnesty for illegal aliens and increased legal immigration, this missing piece in Mrs. Palin's portrait has some otherwise-enthusiastic voters concerned.
(Excerpt) Read more at washtimes.com ...
I think the cold pacific waters off Alaska do a better job of keeping illegals out.
I seem to recall reading something a month or so ago that said she was AGAINST illegal immigration. However, it would probably take me a bit to find what it was I read...
I’m guessing that whatever Sarah Palin’s position on illegal immigration is, it will be better than Obama’s.
I’m sure I know where she stands, but I’m also sure she would never do anything but agree word-for-word with McCain. That’s her job.
I agree... That’s why I’ll keep searching. IIRC it stated she was ANTI-Amnesty. But, until I find what I read - I’m not going to assume.
She is doing an excellent job as a VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE. She is not running for President. Were she running for President she would need to state her platform. Because she is running for Vice President, she is expected to support her Presidential candidate partner...which she does amply and well. It isn’t necessary for her to give her opinions should they differ from McCain’s. When she runs for President, then these stupid media types can pester her. They are the ones who are ignorant on protocol.
I would hope she wouldn't be McCain's lackey, but instead support the Constitution, and if McCain pushes for Amnesty; she should speak out against it.
Exactly
What an Obama presidency would do to this nation is unthinkable.
You hit the nail on the head! Right now....that is her job.
It’ll be better than McCain’s...
‘It isn’t necessary for her to give her opinions should they differ from McCain’s.’
Are you nuts? Do you want a sock puppet? They only reason for Gov. Palin at this point is her views.
It has been said that at one time she was sporting a Buchanan campaign pin. Buchanan’s position on immigration has been firm for a long time. It as one of his leading issues, I believe his premier issue.
If it is true that she was wearing his campaign pin, and thinking here to be a Conservative I wouldn’t be surprised, I would think she probably understands the issue and would come down on the right side.
As others have mentioned, she is McCain’s V.P. pick. She will be cognizant of his agenda and try not to conflict with it openly IMO.
You need to understand that a lot of people would never vote for McCain because of his stance on immigration and so they want to make sure Palin is on the right side of the issue so they can feel okay voting for the ticket. I, on the other hand, don’t particularly care for her position because it won’t change what McCain does an iota.
The vice-president is assigned only one responsibility by the Constitution, and that is in the legislative branch, not the executive branch. The vice-president is designated as the presiding officer of the Senate of the United States and has the additional responsibility of casting a tie-breaking vote whenever the votes of the senators are evenly divided on any roll call.
But that’s what some of us have been saying.
Her views are subservient to the views of the Presidential Candidate. She could be solid as a rock on views that differ from McCain, but unless she wants to submarine the viability of the ticket, her views have to take a back seat.
The time for hashing out belief systems was during the primary. Folks really screwed up, but they picked McCain and we’re stuck with his agenda.
No problem, and I definitely will. I’ll also put a call out to the “Palin Pingers” in tonight’s newswire issue, and hopefully with a few of us scouring the web we can find something. :-)
I’m assuming that Palin will be smarter than Biden, and not speak of things she and McCain disagree about - at least not during the election. HOWEVER, it would be reassuring to know that once elected she understands the issue and would most likely be on “our side”.
As for me personally — I’ve made my peace with voting for McCain (it took a LOT to bring me around). I understand if others are not able to though... If you had told me a year ago I would be trying to help him get elected I would’ve said you were crazy.
bttt
Tell that to Texas. The primary was already settled by the time it got to us. Since I had no say, I will certainly not allow my vote to further the destruction of this country by voting for either of the tickets.
The point I am trying to make and obviously doing a very poor job is that the media seems to try and trip her up so they can build a case that she is in opposition to John McCain. The questions they ask her point in that direction in my estimation. I am just tired of these types bullying her. Her only Constitutional duty is to preside over the Senate and to cast a tie breaking vote. Of course it is important that we know about her and her values. To expect her to verbalize contradictions to McCain’s stances only weakens the ticket and beating Obama is an absolute must. Any weakness to the ticket itself would only impede their success.
Just a clarification on the Buchanan pin thing...
She has stated that she put on the pin when he came to Wasilla because she was showing hospitality in her position as mayor. She however, never supported Buchanan’s campaign. In fact, she worked as a local leader (can’t remember the exact position title) on Steve Forbes campaign.
Some have tried to disparage her by saying she was a “Buchananite” (trying to tie her in with some of Pat’s racially charged views and such), but it’s simply not true.
ping
During the Hannity interview she said that she disagrees with McCain's position on drilling in ANWR.
Palin stance on this does not matter. McCain will pass Amnesty next summer, while she is gone to a state funeral somewhere.
Rastus, I won’t be either. I don’t like what is taking place, but I am trying to at least address it like it is.
Palin’s agenda ceases to matter at all on November 4th, 2008.
John McCain’s agenda is all that matters from that point on.
While folks jump up and down high fiving each other right now, reality is a little less than four months from hitting them in the face like a swarm of juicy bugs on the windshield on a warm summer night.
I hear you brother! In Mississippi, I voted for Fred Thompson still after he had dropped out, to show disunity with the liberal picked nominee!!
Thank you Liberty Rocks. I never bought into the racial charges cast Pat’s way anyhow. If she backed him, I understand why. I did.
If she just did it as a mayor, I have no problem with that.
I am however surprised to hear he even went to Wasilla. LOL
When I said I didn’t have a problem with her wearing the pin, I meant morally. If I were the mayor I wouldn’t have worn the pin unless I did support him. I still don’t fault her for it.
I always forget.
The border advocates are serious when they ask a question.
Yes, I will understand if we all have to sit out the election and let Obama win if you are not satisfied with the answers to this important question.
As always, I hope you get what you want.
Ahh yes the fear tactic, used primarily by democrats and other assorted cowards.
This is pretty much the sum total of what I’ve been able to find.
http://www.ontheissues.org/sarah_Palin.htm
Click here for 6 full quotes on Immigration OR other candidates on Immigration OR background on Immigration.
* Has not often expressed views on illegal immigration. (Aug 2008)
* OpEd: Palin is sick to death of this immigration nonsense. (Mar 2008)
* Address jointly with Canada the border security challenges. (Jan 2007)
* Immigrants want more vocational training & senior assistance. (Oct 2006)
* Took no action on Alaska’s “sanctuary cities”. (Sep 2006)
* Tightened restrictions on illegal alien’s drivers licenses. (Sep 2006)
Has not often expressed views on illegal immigration
Immigration: Being that her state only borders Canada and is thousands of miles from the Mexican border, Palin has not often expressed her views publicly on illegal immigration.
Source: WMTW TV-8 Portland Maine, ABC affiliate Aug 29, 2008
OpEd: Palin is sick to death of this immigration nonsense
We definitely want a governor [as McCain’s vice-presidential nominee], but slim pickings, though, in the governors. And I’m telling you, the Alaskan governor, Palin. I sat next to her at dinner—this was in July—I spoke at an event. KBYR, our great affiliate, was there. And just a great, great time. And she was delightful , and smart.
So, back to the Veepstakes. Sarah Palin: I like her. She’s a beautiful woman, but she’s also a conservative. Her husband, he’s a fisherman. I’m not kidding you, and they go out and fish on the weekends. He’s a commercial fisherman. I’m telling you, I think that sells. That sells a lot more than “my friends” and comprehensive immigration reform. And she’s not for comprehensive reform, I can tell you that right now. She’s sick to death of this immigration nonsense in the United States.”
Source: Laura Ingraham radio show, reported on lafrontera.mojo4m.com Mar 10, 2008
Address jointly with Canada the border security challenges
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will welcome more than 30 Canadian officials to Juneau and Anchorage for meetings January 18-19, 2007. “Alaska’s new administration needs to start early and energetically with expanding our strong, cooperative relationship wit Canada,” said Governor Palin. “We have many common issues. Our meetings this week will promote continued trade. We’ll also have the opportunity to address jointly the border security challenges placed on us by the U.S. and Canadian national governments.”
Alaska’s exports to Canada are headed for record highs, based on the federal export numbers for the partial year January through November 2006. Alaska’s exports to Canada for that period more than doubled to $441 million compared to the same period in 2005, spurred by $320 million in lead and zinc ore exports.
Source: Alaska Governor’s Office: Press release 07-011, “Borders” Jan 18, 2007
Immigrants want more vocational training & senior assistance
Q: The state has seen big growth of minority and immigrant populations, specifically Latinos & Southeast Asians. What sort of outreach has your campaign done?
A: I have reached out to all these communities and asked them to identify their needs. Their response has been for more vocational training, senior assistance, ending gang violence, and more state outreach and communication with their communities. One of the key components of my internal campaign is a diversity task force. I turn to them often.
Source: Anchorage Daily News: 2006 gubernatorial candidate profile Oct 22, 2006
Took no action on Alaska’s “sanctuary cities”
Lou Dobbs notes that at least two of Alaska’s cities have been officially designated as sanctuary cities: “An August 14, 2006 report produced by the Congressional Research Service listed 31 cities and counties that have ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ sanctuary policies in place. They [include] Anchorage, Alaska [and] Fairbanks, Alaska. Alaska and Oregon both have state-wide policies that forbid state agencies from using resources to enforce federal immigration law.”
Apparently, this is by design from the highest levels. In fact, a resolution to that effect was passed in the Alaska state legislature in 2003 (before Palin’s election): “[Alaska] House Joint Resolution 22—May 2003: Establishes that state agencies and instrumentalities may not use state resources or institutions for the enforcement of federal immigration laws, which are the responsibility of the federal government.”
It’s not clear whether Gov. Palin has ever weighed in, pro or con, on Alaska’s sanctuary policies.
Source: Lou Dobbs reported on lafrontera.mojo4m.com Sep 5, 2006
Tightened restrictions on illegal alien’s drivers licenses
There has been an ongoing fight in Alaska over drivers’ licenses for illegals. A bill banning drivers’ licenses for illegals passed the Alaska state senate in 2003 [before Palin was elected governor]: “JUNEAU (AP)—The state Senate approved a bill that tightens the standards for getting a driver’s license by requiring applicants prove they are in the country legally and by placing time limits on licenses for legal aliens.”
The measure did not pass into law. In any event, Palin’s DMV subsequently tightened the administrative regulations on drivers’ licenses, thereby giving rise to a lawsuit by some folks who found the new restrictions inconvenient.
The new restrictions were not, however, enough for at least some members of the legislature, who tried again recently to enact a ban into the statutory law: “Despite two unsuccessful pushes, [a new bill] addresses the rights of illegal immigrants in Alaska: to require applicants to show proof of residency before they can get a driver’s license.”
Source: As reported on lafrontera.mojo4m.com Sep 5, 2006
unless he appears serious about enforcement. "Appears" indeed. He has fooled quite a few FReepers (or they won't admit that he is not being honest, because to admit that would require the conclusion that no matter who wins, the new POTUS is going to continue Bush's open borders policy).
“The time for hashing out belief systems was during the primary. Folks really screwed up, but they picked McCain and we’re stuck with his agenda.”
Bears repeating.
I hear you Cripplecreek. A large segment of the Republican party, a group who probably considered themselves Conservatives, voted to nominate a man who wasn’t. And achieving his nomination this ultimately caused true Conservatives to reluctantly climb on board. Well here we are.
It’s now McCain or bust for most folks on our side. For a few of it’s unacceptably McCain and bust. So no thanks...
Take care.
Actually, she wore the pin simply as a courtesy because he came to her town for a rally. She was supporting Steve Forbes in that primary.
susie
I understand, and I feel the same as you. I’ve never personally supported Buchanan, but I also don’t buy into some of the charges that have been levied against him (especially from the Left).
Anyway, since a few weeks ago the whole “She wore a Buchanan pin” thing was all part of a smear attempt against her I just wanted to give a few extra details for those who may not have heard about it before. :-)
I’m going with Hunter.
I believe Jeff posted a link that said Laura Ingram said Sarah told her she was against illegal immigration. With all my pings gone I can’t find the link.
She told Hannity that she was working on McCain about Anwar. I don’t think she is going to be “yes” woman. ;0)
Border will be tightened up...
Illegal immigration will be reduced...
Legal Work Visas will explode...
450,000 to start, can be raised by 20% per year...
If increased by 20% one year, the next year’s allotment is increased to the previous year’s number plus the 20%.
within five years 700,000 plus will be coming across legally
within ten years 1,000,000 plus will be coming across legally
within fifteen years...
Get the picture. It’s just smoke and mirrors.
McCain will naturalize between 20 and 35 million. And then the real fun begins.
Chain migration...
I wonder if that’s the same quote I found from Ingrahm’s show? (See post #8: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2090438/posts?page=8#8)
OK, off to search google some more... I know I read SOMETHING that laid out her position a little clearer. As others have mentioned being anti-illegal immigration, isn’t always the same as being anti-Amnesty.
My great granny didn’t call me John the crusader for backing down.
Here’s the thing though... When the Scamnesty plan came up last year, we had a President that was behind it (as well as a Democrat-controlled Congress) and we STILL defeated it. That’s what I’ll be focusing on when it comes up again. In the meantime, fighting against Obama getting elected is where my priority lies at the moment.
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