I thought oil and water didn’t mix??
weird...
It’s interesting to watch who is lining up with whom in this race. I wish I knew the reasons. I’ve never understood why KBH would take on Perry, who has been quite a popular governor and in her own party, to boot.
Rino’s of feather...stick together.
Sickening to see how the beltway repubs are supporting KBH. They always band together,,, the repubs really do need a big ol’ enema this year. Good for their health,,,
Does Dick Armey have a certain affinity for illegal aliens like Kay?
I am glad I never liked him much. Very disappointing.
“Armey...currently serves as the Chairman of FreedomWorks and is a leader in the TEA Party movement.”
He’s a ‘leader’ in the Tea Party movement...according to him.
It’s a mistake to let Dick Armey claim any fame because of this. He’s an open border/amnesty hack. Which is probably why he supports Kay Bailey...just like Bush.
“He [Armey]also has a more liberal view of immigration than many in his party. “Reagan went to Berlin and said, ‘Tear down this wall,’ ” Armey said. “We went to San Diego and said, ‘Build a fence.’ It was just stupid. You have Hispanics saying, ‘I’m not going to vote for those guys because they don’t like me.’“”
” More and more these days, immigrants are being viewed as if they were the source of America’s problems. It seems the old Malthusian notion that people are a drain is making one of its regular revivals…
Anti-immigration has always been ironic, because throughout our history newcomers have been a source of strength, not weakness. America still attracts the world’s best talent. And surely that is no liability. Think of it. We can avail ourselves of much of the world’s intellectual wealth simply by opening our doors…The impulse to limit immigration is really a manifestation of the protectionist impulse. And it’s misguided.”
During the 2006 immigration debate, Armey referred to anti-immigrant xenophobe, former Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-CO), as the “cheerleader of jerkiness in the immigration debate.” Armey has proposed privatizing the US immigration system to allow in immigrants who love liberty and are willing to obey the law.
Nonetheless, Armey’s immigration views are probably motivated more by his pocket book than the goodness of his heart. A few months ago, Think Progress reported that corporate lobbyists were playing a big role in orchestrating tea party protests. That might help explain why Armey’s FreedomWorks was one of the few right wing organizations to support comprehensive immigration reform in 2006. Curiously, his lobbying firm was simultaneously representing the Senado de Republica (Mexican Senate) on “enhancing U.S.-Mexico relations,” specifically on immigration policy.
http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2009/11/10/immigration-tea-party/
Never underestimate the willingness of a RINO to sell out for some “special purpose.” Newt supports Scozzafava to pacify the party bosses, hoping it might lead to a place on the 2012 ticket. Armey’s purpose?? We’ll know, sooner or later.