Rush: Immigration Bill Will Kill GOP

NewsMax.com ^ | May 18, 2007 | staff

[vetsvette]

“These Repub idiots are sacrificing their political futures and they don’t even seem to realize it.”

I know that, when he ran for the Senate, I supported and voted for Mel Martinez — but next time he has to run I will support and vote for anybody that runs against him — Bugs Bunny, Osama bin Laden, Billary — ANYONE!

The man’s a disgrace.

[Ben Mugged]

GWB has always been in the amnesty camp with the liberals. I still cannot fathom why. Low cost labor cannot possibly be as important to U.S. business interests as border security. This is about creating a voting block out of Hispanics while creating a schism in the GOP. If this is a chess match between Dean and Rove, this move definitely goes to Dean.

[RegulatorCountry]

You include the very illegal aliens affected by this bill in your percentages, to try and paint a picture of inevitability? Who else uses the illusion of inevitability to force their unwanted societal changes upon a people? Socialists, that’s who.

[SmoothTalker]

If Bush was a democratic operative sent to destroy the party he couldn’t have done a better job. Its amazing how badly he has screwed up on the border issue in his presidency.

[thestob]

you are right Texas is next, I see it everyday, 6 years and Texas is a Democrat state just like CA

[CdMGuy]

By the time that George Bush finishes his second term, everyone in this country of every political ilk will despise him. The only thing I can give him credit for is his ability to get everyone on every side of every issue to turn against him. Is that the sign of the ultimate in incompetitence?

[mewzilla]

you are right Texas is next, I see it everyday, 6 years and Texas is a Democrat state just like CA

Tell it to Farmers Branch, TX :)

[Thrusher]

If you really want to see the death knell of the Republican party, ignore the need to expand the tent to include these minority groups. I am ashamed of this ridiculous response. I admire and support Bush on this because he is behaving as an adult, not some spoiled adolescent stamping his foot.

The GOP can expand the tent all it wants. It will destroy itself as it does it, because it will become indistinguishable from the DNC. The differences now are few and far between -- frankly, its mostly lip service, now, anyway.

Conservatives never "expand the tent" because conservatism is an ideal, a principle, a core value that is only weakened by exceptions.

And if you believe that the majority of Hispanics who were born and raised here, or who came here legally, who learned the English language, and who want to be true Americans are for mass amnesty, you are dead wrong. They came here to escape the gangs, druglords, corruption, etc., that mass, unchecked illegal immigration has brought with it.

[kellynla]

I realize you are new ‘round here, so I will be hospitable but if you think the illegals who come to this country will be voting “R” you are either the most naive person on the planet or the dumbest...they will vote for the “mommy” party who will continue to give them everything they want...free education, free medical, free food and free housing assistance. Comprendo? Let us all know when you catch on. LMAO

[vetsvette]

“GWB has always been in the amnesty camp with the liberals. I still cannot fathom why.”

Th reason is clear — as it has always been clear — Bush is a liberal. A liberal that understands Economics 101; supports a strong defense; and, doesn’t believe in killing babies — but, a liberal nonetheless.

[lone star annie]

You know the President of Mexico is shouting, “LET MY PEOPLE MOW!”

The biggest problem Mexico has had is the stork. I studied this in graduate school back in the 80s. They would not cut us a deal on oil unless we took in more of their people. We said no (Carter said no can you believe it?) and so they figured out they could come over illegally.

[mewzilla]

The GOP should keep in mind how the Republican party got its start.

[Southside_Chicago_Republican]

If non-citizens are voting (and I don’t doubt that they are in some places) that means that every one of them that votes cancels out the same number votes of legal American citizens. So if this is true, the problem isn’t so much, “there goes the GOP”; but “there goes the Republic.”

[EDINVA]

“If they lose Virginia and lose Florida, it’s all over for the GOP as far as elections go. And being blamed for this immigration bill could cost them both states.”

This is one Virginian solid red voter who will be busy sorting sox on election day 2008.

[pogo101]

Rudy and McCain are toast. Even among soaking wet Republicans, this “amnesty first, promises of enforcement later” bill is (justly) political seppuku for any Republican would-be nominee who supports it.

Fred, Duncan, maybe Romney. It’s narrowing.

[stephenjohnbanker]

I’m glad Rush spoke up this way.

[owhl]

By the time that George Bush finishes his second term, everyone in this country of every political ilk will despise him. The only thing I can give him credit for is his ability to get everyone on every side of every issue to turn against him. Is that the sign of the ultimate in incompetence?

Couldn't have said it better myself FRiend

[peyton randolph]

GWB has always been in the amnesty camp with the liberals. I still cannot fathom why.

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Jorge thinks all the illegals are just like the nanny who raised him and his Mexican sister-in-law.

[sand88]

Texas is next. With this new crackpot bill, Texas will be lost forever and there goes the GOP.

exactly right. The left must be laughing at how easy it is for them. I have nothing but contempt for any Rep that votes for this. They are willingly handing power over to the evil left. It doesn't make sense.

[freedomdefender]

Rush is right that this bill will kill the GOP. But not for the reason he gives - i.e., that voters will “hold it against” Republicans for supporting amnesty. No, this will kill the GOP because amnesty and more daisy-chain immigration of the families from Mexico and South America will put TENS OF MILLIONS OF NEW DEMOCRATS ON THE VOTING ROLLS. More immigration equals more Democrat voters. Ted Kennedy gets it? Why doesn’t George Bush? (Or does Bush understand - but doesn’t give a flying falafel?)