Governor, let me ask you about immigration. How many undocumented immigrants are there in Alaska?On enforcement: "No way we can roundup 12 million," "not economical," "not humane,""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."
On amnesty: "not a total amnesty" 'supports a path to citizenship for illegals'
I wish I could find were she addressed this issue without using the RINO phrase book.
Are you patiently waiting to be attacked by the followers of St. Sarah? LOL
I do agree that Palin’s been either vague or duplicitous on illegal immigration. That’s why she’s not at the top of my list.
However, unlike Perry, that’s really her only weak point. Perry’s record is atrocious on any number of fronts. So bad that he barely qualifies as republican, much less conservative.
You are right but I see consistancy in Rules, Rule of Law that she keeps coming back to.
Here is another statement more recent where she is willing to move against DREAM ACT;
“The immigrants of the past, they had to literally and figuratively stand in line to become U.S. citizens. I’d like to see that continue,” Palin said, according to Politico. “And unfortunately, the DREAM Act kind of usurps that.”
Then I heard her on FOX with Greta during the AZ 1070 hullabulo. She mentioned building the country through the FRONT DOOR.
Out of all of them I think she will quietly enforce I’m guessing and keep pressing Rule of Law but not talk DEPORT THEM ALL either.
this is far stronger than Perry.