[Byron_the_Aussie]

..people knew where he stood on this issue. They knew what they were getting...

I don't think they ever believed he'd action it, HC.

Most may have known his personal view on illegals, but never expected this plan. When you get into the top job you should only push your personal agenda, if it's in the nation's best interests. I don't think anyone could say that about this initiative.

[hchutch]

The thing is, though, he believes it is. And one thing about him - when he proposes something, I think it's because he BELIEVES it is the best thing for this country. The same can be said for his cabinet officers - even when they have made some calls I disagree with (Colin Powell on the AUC; Tommy Thompson on ephedra - the former I must give Powell some benefit of the doubt on, the latter I hope is overturned via litigation).

I'd rather have someone like that than someone like Clinton, Dean, or Clark.