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Posted on 05/28/2006 8:02:32 PM PDT by holyscroller
YAKIMA — In an unexpected move, the state Republican Party on Saturday adopted a platform that states children of illegal immigrants should not be allowed to become United States citizens.
The platform, at least with respect to the children of illegal immigrants, goes further than measures currently under consideration in the Congress. The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution recognizes citizenship for all persons born in the United States.
(Excerpt) Read more at seattletimes.nwsource.com ...
Wrong Rob, It's the elected Republicans who don't pay much attention to the platform.
In spite of all the dirty tricks, closed meetings, a rigged platform committee, etc., justice finally prevailed at the state convention. The Eastern Washingtonians with their common sense saved the day. There is a struggle to the death going on here for the heart, soul and control of the state party. The pro-illegal forces (very powerful here) are not happy campers tonight. GOOD!
Good news! Keep up the good fight....our country hangs in the balance.
Section. 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.
Illegals are not subject to U.S. jurisdiction. If they were they would be thrown out.
Actually, it doesn't say exactly that.
I find these poll results a bit suspect. The Sandinista Times wouldn't try to push an agenda would they?
No matter what happens some activst judge will negate the will of the people ... yet again ....
The pollster the Seattle Times (and the Republican Party) uses is/was married to a big-name Democrat in Seattle. He beats his chest that he's unbiased, but somehow his polls always favor the Libs. (Than again, as far Left as Seattle is, he may have a problem finding somebody sane.)
Good job! Even GA Reps backed down on the illegal children thing. Congrats!
I got on my rant about our "representatives" in Washington today at my son's house.
Surprisingly,everyone there agreed with me.
Vote them all out !
I am a Broken-Glass Republican, and I am equally FURIOUS.
Republicans AND Democrats--in fact THE AMERICAN PEOPLE--are
The politicians in Washington seem to have united Democrats and Republicans--against the politicians!
children of illegal immigrants should not be allowed to become United States citizens.
Is someone getting smart?
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Sure you do. You also believe a candidate that cheats their way into the Governor's mansion should be certified. No wonder you think people that cheat their way into our country should have their children rewarded.
Fredi Simpson, an Hispanic GOP activist from Chelan County and the party's newly elected national committeewoman, said the position on guest workers will be unpopular among growers and their workers.
Considering most of them are illegal and the rest support the illegality no wonder.
McKenna said he doubted the party's positions on immigration would have much effect one way or the other in the coming election. "By and large, voters don't pay much attention to the platform," he said.
Yeah, that's why the past two elections were nationalized to help create Republican majorities because people dind't pay attention to the platforms. That's why Republicans in trouble for failing to keep their elective campaign promises, because we (constituents) didn't pay attention to the platforms.
Hastings may not, though. He has been an outspoken supporter of a guest-worker program that would allow agricultural workers to legally stay in the country temporarily.
That's because there are a lot of illegals living here in Eastern WA and he doesn't have the guts to tell them and their employers to pound sand. And he deserves to lose election. He will anyway, whether in this one or in a few years if the population keeps growing with illegals and transported Cali voters. They hate Republicans, and he's a fool if he believes this stance will change their feelings.
I do find it interesting they cite statistics about how WA voters are apparently okay with all this...then our state platform adopts strict measures? RINO's are actually defeated in the platform? And the guy running against Cantwell is running radio ads against illegal immigration? His own website advocates enforcement first, then guest worker. Which is a stroger stand then the Senate. What does this tell me? That the damn poll is a lie.
Indeed.
I'm kind of shocked this provision won out with our lightweight Republican body here in WA, but it only proves the intensity of feelings on this issue even here. This crosses ideological barriers, Liberals are as outraged as conservatives. It does further buttress Shay's newfound stance on the subject, doesn't it?
Note to Dowd, Admin and the SENATE GOP in WA-
When we win out on the issue here in WA you guys are on the wrong side of this debate.
Interesting that they credit Andrew Garber with the story, but note that "some information came from David Postman" - so, is Postman a blogger or a reporter - or a reporter dressed in in jammys in his living room?
"That's going to be the toughest one for me to explain," Simpson said. "They have to go home before they can come back?"
Actually, Fredi, it's very easy: Get your illegal butts back home. If you want to come back, go through the legal process, just like we have to do to visit or migrate to your country.
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