Posted on 04/12/2013 8:39:16 AM PDT by Bigtigermike
Marco Rubio is preparing to go all in to support sweeping immigration legislation, offering himself up as the public face of a bill that will split the Republican Party — but that his allies hope will propel him to the front of the GOP presidential sweepstakes.
After offering lukewarm support until now, Rubio is preparing to fully embrace a measure that is the most significant of his political career so far. The gambit could pay off in spades by crowning a leading presidential contender in 2016, or it could permanently damage the Republican’s brand with conservatives.
Rubio is planning a media blitz to promote the bill — which is expected to be released early next week — making the rounds on all of the Sunday political talk shows starting this weekend, wooing skeptical conservative radio hosts and pitching the plan to Spanish-language news outlets. The campaign is aimed at building public support for the far-reaching immigration bill that will dominate Capitol Hill’s attention for much of year
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She has had interviews since 2010 where she spoke strongly against what is called "amnesty."
PDSers are sadly pathetic.
In fact I said before the first election that, that man if elected had no intention of ever leaving office. He may in fact leave, but there is little doubt that he is making plans to stay.
Jesus Come Quickly.
I don't know, I don't know. That's a good question.
As governor, how do you deal with them? Do you think they all should be deported?
There is no way that in the US we would roundup every illegal immigrant -there are about 12 million of the illegal immigrants- not only economically is that just an impossibility but that's not a humane way anyway to deal with the issue that we face with illegal immigration.
Do you then favor an amnesty for the 12 or 13 million undocumented immigrants?
No, I do not. I do not. Not total amnesty. You know, people have got to follow the rules. They've got to follow the bar, and we have got to make sure that there is equal opportunity and those who are here legally should be first in line for services being provided and those opportunities that this great country provides.
To clarify, so you support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants?
I do because I understand why people would want to be in America. To seek the safety and prosperity, the opportunities, the health that is here. It is so important that yes, people follow the rules so that people can be treated equally and fairly in this country.
What is your strategy? How are you planning to win the latino vote?
I will tell you, I wish that there were more hours in the day so that we can get out there and to more of the communities with such the strong Latino vote that is out there and really tell them that we desire to work for them. We are asking them to hire us and let us work for them.
Thank you so much. It would be impossible to ask you to say a few words in Spanish, right?
Oh my good-well, I don't want to embarrass myself, but … but gracias and I do thank you so much for this opportunity. I appreciate it.
Thank you, muchas gracias, thank you.
She’s avoiding this subject, that’s why there’s nothing new to quote her on. And according to most around here, all those quotes have ‘expired’. :<)
The U.S. adds one international migrant (net) every 36 seconds. Immigrants account for one in 8 U.S. residents, the highest level in more than 90 years. In 1970 it was one in 21; in 1980 it was one in 16; and in 1990 it was one in 13. In a decade, it will be one in 7, the highest it has been in our history. And by 2050, one in 5 residents of the U.S. will be foreign-born.
Currently, 1.6 million legal and illegal immigrants settle in the country each year; 350,000 immigrants leave each year, resulting in a net immigration of 1.25 million. Since 1970, the U.S. population has increased from 203 million to 310 million, i.e., over 100 million. In the next 40 years, the population will increase by an additional 130 million to 440 million. Three-quarters of the increase in our population since 1970 and the projected increase will be the result of immigration. The U.S., the world’s third most populous nation, has the highest annual rate of population growth of any developed country in the world, i.e., 0.9% (2012 estimate,) principally due to immigration.
The nation’s immigrant population (legal and illegal) reached 40 million in 2010, the highest number in our history. The U.S. immigrant population has doubled since 1990, nearly tripled since 1980, and quadrupled since 1970, when it stood at 9.7 million. Of the 40 million immigrants in the country in 2010, 13.9 million arrived in 2000 or later making it the highest decade of immigration in American history, even though there was a net loss of jobs during the decade. Growth in the immigrant population has primarily been driven by high levels of legal immigration. Roughly three-fourths of immigrants in the country are here legally. With nearly 12 million immigrants, Mexico was by far the top immigrant-sending country, accounting for 29 percent of all immigrants and 29 percent of growth in the immigrant population from 2000 to 2010. The median age of immigrants in 2010 was 41.4 compared to 35.9 for natives.
Simply not true. Palin has used the convoluted language of the amnesty supporters. McCain claimed that his plan was not an amnesty. So did Obama, Kennedy, Rubio, Graham, etc.
John McCain and Barack Obama studiously avoided the term “amnesty” to describe their comprehensive immigration reform plans and despite the evidence, baldly declared that it was not an amnesty. Instead, they used such euphemisms as “getting to the back of the line,” “an earned path to citizenship,” and “coming out of the shadows.” The Democrats and pro-amnesty crowd know full well that the American people are against amnesty, hence the avoidance of the “A” word.
Any legislation that legalizes the status of those who broke our laws by entering our country illegally and allows them to stay and work here is amnesty. We must not only prevent the Democrats and some moderate Republicans from hijacking the meaning of the word amnesty, but the public must be made aware about the true impact of an amnesty. The Heritage Foundation concluded that the cost of amnesty would be $2.6 trillion just for increased entitlement program costs. And the number of additional LEGAL immigrants who would join those who were the recipients of amnesty through chain migration, i.e., family reunification, would approach 70 million over a 20-year period, assuming there are only 12 million illegal aliens. We cannot assimilate such numbers. An amnesty would destroy the United States of America with the stroke of a pen.
I have worked on the immigration issue for over six years and lobbied on the Hill and in Richmond. I understand how our opponents use language to fool and disguise what they mean. I have analyzed almost everything Palin has said on the issue. She uses the language of amnesty supporters talking about those who "played by the rules" should be allowed to stay.
Provide me with just one source where Palin says she is against amnesty using the real definition, i.e., being allowed to stay and work here. You will find none. And I have no doubt she will support Rubio and the Gang of 8 when they announce their plan.
Agree, but I am sure that once Rubio starts the rounds this Sunday pushing the old wine in new bottles, Palin will support him with the standard caveat that our borders must be secured first. Palin supported McCain over JD Hayworth-again supposedly out of loyalty to McCain.
That is not quite true.
There certainly are RINOs and low information types around here.
Look at this from 2010. Way after the 2008 election. This more clearly shows Palin’s own personal opinion about immigration. Now, if conservatives keep getting played by the RINOs and democrats, they will never be able to defeat them. Eyes Open!
This was not difficult to find nor is it difficult to believe. Palin obviously supported Jan Brewer (Rubio did not) and Ted Cruz. Why would any of you assume she agrees with that traitor Rubio? Not only do RINOs pretend to be conservatives, they also trash real conservatives to make themselves look better. Romney was the king of that tactic. So if you know they’re RINOs be suspicious of everything they do or say, but if you know they’re conservative, give them plenty of grace. At least until you hear it straight from their own mouths. Wake up Conservatives! Don’t let them snooker you again.
During that little debate, I thought Ryan held his own, but afterward, it was pretty clear he was a dormat for his friend Joe Biden, just like Ryan’s mentor, Jack F. Kemp, was for his friend Al Gore.
My wife is Cuban, naturalized, and appalled by this whole matter.
Keep your hate speech to yourself, dingleberry.
I have Cuban relatives (came over in the 60's). They would be disgusted with your vile comment. Hate speech? How the H*ll do you twist what he said to be hate? You are wired a little too tight.
P-Marlow stated a likely reality held by Rubio. My Cuban relatives are as disgusted as most here with Rubio's weak position.
Hate speech?
What, are you some kind of political correctness Nazi?
It is not "hate speech" to point out that Rubio's loyalty is to his Hispanic heritage rather than the American Citizens he was elected to represent. He is angling for the illegal alien vote.
And BTW, in America "Hispanic" is a "Race" regardless of whether or not the Hispanic is brown or white as a sheet.
When you start accusing Freepers of engaging in "Hate Speech" you are using the tactics of the liberals to shut down debate.
You have been here a long time and you should know better?
dingleberry.
Name calling is also a liberal tactic.
My wife is Cuban, naturalized, and appalled by this whole matter.
And that makes you eligible to engage in playing the race card or the "hate" card?
This is Free Republic. Try not to act like a Liberal troll.
“Wake up Conservatives! Don’t let them snooker you again.”
That’s what we’re trying to tell you. You have NO reason to believe Sarah Palin doesn’t still support John McCAin. That’s all she’s said is agreement with him. It’s past time she distances herself from him. Why hasn’t she said ANYTHING about immigration? She’s got an opinion on everything else.
And don’t give me that, ‘oh, but she’s loyal because he nominated her’...BS. She’s loyal to this COUNTRY first or she’s just like the rest of ‘em. And she’s NOT talking.
Now, I’ve got better to do, than worry about Sarah Palin. I don’t idolize ANY of these POLITICIANS! THEY’RE lobbyists and POLITICIANS, the dirtiest pieces of dung in existence. Having these sacred cows is what got us in this MESSS!
“Marco Rubio’s allegiance is to his race rather than his country. “
So, according to some around here, the above is ‘hate speech’? I just had to look and see what someone got their panties in such a twist over.
How the hell do you fight bat $#!T crazy?
BTW, His mother told him that illegal aliens are “just like us”. So she must be a racist ‘hater’ too!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2986714/posts
BTW, that heartfelt story about his mother is likely a made up lie. He hired the biggest open border people long before that. He’s been a wolf in sheeps clothing all along.
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One of Grover’s amnesty buddies, Cesar Conda is Rubios chief of staff!
Exclusive: Senator Marco Rubio’s Chief of Staff Maintains Financial Ties To Lobbying Firm
http://www.republicreport.org/2012/marco-rubio-lobbyist/
[snip]What sets Rubio’s office apart is Conda’s continued financial relationship with his lobbying firm. While many lobbyists tunnel deep into the upper echelons of government, most at least severe overt ties with their former clients. In Rubio’s case, his chief of staff still has an umbilical cord attached to K Street.
WAKE UP TEA PARTY, you are being USED!
Conda was Dick Cheney’s domestic policy advisor. He left there and went to work for George Soros. He is ALL about AMNESTY, always has been. He & Norquist destroyed prop 187 in California and they’re both tied into amnesty promotion with NEWT Gingrich!
http://towncriernews.blogspot.com/search?q=cesar+conda
WE MUST ROOT THESE INFILTRATORS OUT! THey are out to destroy conservatism and we are funding them! It’s the same bunch behind the scenes EVERY TIME.
Rubio must be voted out....he is a Norquist/Rove/Bush man!!! Part of what they’ve done is hijack several ‘tea party’ names for fundraising and they use the $$$ AGAINST US!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/3006980/posts?page=15#15
If we are going to let everyone into the county who is "just like us" then let's just shut down all the pretense of having a border patrol and let everyone who can make it to the country in and grant them immediate citizenship.
In fact, lets just grant American citizenship to everyone in the world and let them vote in our elections via absentee ballots.
We shouldn't discriminate against anyone who wants to take advantage of our welfare state. It's not fair!
“In fact, lets just grant American citizenship to everyone in the world and let them vote in our elections via absentee ballots.”
Earlier this evening, there was a freeper who demanded exactly that, only for Chinese people....said we should take ‘em all. That’s a WHOLE bunch of Chinamen!!
Like I said, no cure for crazy.
Good night, P-Marlowe.
Obviously you did not look at the information I supplied.
It’s not that she’s not talking. It’s that some people don’t want to listen. The information is out there. But you’ve got to wonder why some want to bypass more recent information to play up the old stuff.
“Marco Rubio’s allegiance is to his race rather than his country. “
You have sized Rubio up exactly.
The GOP’s version of Obama.
The problem is that our MSM doesn't know enough about the subject to nail her down like Univision did. Every politician gives lip service to securing the border and enforcing the laws. The question to Palin should be what should be done with the 11 to 20 million illegal aliens who are in the country? What is her answer to that? The same one she provided in the Univision interview?
Can you supply her answer to that question?
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