Posted on 08/24/2015 10:55:33 AM PDT by conservativejoy
If another day has passed, then Scott Walker must have a new position on birthright citizenship. A week ago, after Donald Trump came out against birthright citizenship, we found out Walker was against it too. Then we were told he was "tired" when he clearly said on video that he was against it, and actually his position on birthright citizenship was that he had no position (are you still following?). Then today we find out that Scott Walker does have a position, which is that he does not want to repeal birthright citizenship, and wants to continue letting anchor babies get citizenship for themselves and by chain migration, eventually their extended families.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker now says he doesn’t support repealing the birthright citizenship provision in the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.
Nearly a week ago, Walker said he wants to end birthright citizenship, and he would not say then whether he agrees with the 14th Amendment.
"This Week" host George Stephanopoulos repeatedly asked Walker about birthright citizenship, eventually asking: "You're not seeking to repeal or alter the 14th Amendment?"
"No," Walker said. "My point is any discussion that goes beyond securing the border and enforcing laws are things that should be a red flag to voters out there who for years have heard lip service from politicians and are understandably angry."
Ending chain migration is a "red flag"? It's a legimitate concern. Who thinks this way?
Walker said Monday that he supports ending birthright citizenship, then said later in the day that the problem could be addressed by enforcing other laws. On Tuesday, a prominent donor confronted Walker on the topic and walked away satisfied that the candidate wouldn't do away with birthright citizenship. On Friday, Walker said he didn't have a position on the issue. Then Sunday, Walker said he does not want to alter the 14th Amendment.
Stanley S. Hubbard, a conservative billionaire who oversees a Minnesota broadcasting company and has donated to Walker’s campaign, confronted Walker on the issue during a lunch in Minnesota on Tuesday. Hubbard strongly opposes ending birthright citizenship, and he told The Washington Post that he “might really quickly change my allegiance” if Walker pushed for such a repeal. Hubbard said he “did not get a real straight answer” from the candidate — but he came away ready to write more checks to help Walker, added: “I got the feeling that he is not at all anxious to talk about taking away those rights.”
How disappointing is this? When a candidate changes position three times in a week on such an important issue, what are voters to think? When a candidate calls ending birthright citizenship a "red flag," it gives the impression he's more in touch with billionaire crony capitalists than voters.
How disappointing, considering what a promising leader he seemed to be! A great reformer from liberal Wisconsin, who took on the unions and won, survived a recall election, and made conservatism politically acceptable once again in the Midwest. But his latest back and forths raise real questions about him.
I was one of the first bloggers to write about the inconsistencies of Scott Walker. I wrote how Walker, after many years of being pro-amnesty, became anti-amnesty right before running for President, but still told donors in private meetings that he was pro-amnesty. I wrote about his flipflop on gays in the Boy Scouts, his flipflops on ethanol and right-to-work legislation, and his middling at best budget record.
As for me, I'll continue to criticize anyone, even Ted Cruz, when they stray from principle, honesty, or common sense.
Walker is beginning to sound like Rand Paul. Consider your audience and tell them what you think they want to hear. Doesn’t matter you said the exact opposite two hours before and 50 miles away from this town. Feckless and fickle, pass.
What the interview showed is that Walker has a lot of potential, but he's not ready. He needs at least four years to have deeper knowledge and more experience in dealing with these issues. Then he can form his own opinions instead of relying on consultants who are feeding him positions instead of him maturing into his own.
JMHO
I had hopes for Walker.
However, he is not ready for Prime Time.
He didn't help himself, that's for sure.
Walker was in my top 3 as this election cycle began to unfold. I still like him, but he really isn’t ready for prime time - yet. I think he just really has his plate full up there in WI - he has to fight daily with the left and unions, and they are just waiting for his term to be over so they can get another D liberal in there to undo all that Walker has done for the state. I think it’s just wearing on him -
Well, I can now write off Walker.
Looks like it’s down to Cruz or Trump.
He’s not sure if he has destroyed himself. He needs to talk to consultants.
No. His flip-flop approach to politics is a symptom of why his campaign is failing.
If you need help making up your mind between the two...
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3328494/posts?page=9#9
YES...he has indeed.
Looks like Hubbard owns 5 stations in AZ, although there’s hispanic ad dollars pretty much everywhere these days. I’ll bet a steak dinner Hubbard isn’t too keen on any kind of enforcement that would cut into that, and nothing will keep them here like that little anchor bundle of joy. Walker so obviously kowtowing to Hubbard’s checkbook is disappointing.
He has actually been doing this all along. One example was his 180 degree turn on ethanol subsidies when he was addressing Iowa farmers. Shameless.
Walker is beginning to sound like Rand Paul. Consider your audience and tell them what you think they want to hear. Doesn’t matter you said the exact opposite two hours before and 50 miles away from this town. Feckless and fickle, pass.
FR has had an eye on this guy from the start with his stance on amnesty or whatever they are calling it these days.TRUMP/CRUZ all the way.
Poor George Will and his wife
must be so disappointed with their paying horse.
Sir Flops alot
You guys are killin’ me! :):)
Bet Georgie is frustrated. Nothing he has tried has fooled anybody, but it sure has shown him to be the party hack.
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