Huckabee retreats on birthright citizenship

Washington Times ^ | January 9, 2008 | Stephen Dinan

[3AngelaD]

Mike Huckabee yesterday contradicted his own top immigration surrogate, announcing he will not support a constitutional amendment to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to illegal aliens.

It was a stark reversal after The Washington Times reported that James Gilchrist, founder of the Minuteman Project, said Huckabee promised to pursue an amendment to the Constitution. In an article in yesterday's editions, Huckabee's spokeswoman did not challenge the former Arkansas governor's statements to Gilchrist...But by yesterday afternoon, Huckabee had backed away..."I do not support an amendment to the Constitution that would prevent children born in the U.S. to illegal aliens from automatically becoming American citizens. I have no intention of supporting a constitutional amendment to deny birthright citizenship," Mr. Huckabee said...

The Times reported that Gilchrist, in a conversation while campaigning with Mr. Huckabee last week, pinned down the Republican presidential candidate on various immigration stances, including how he would address what most legal scholars see as the 14th Amendment's guarantee of citizenship to any person born in the United States, except for diplomatic situations.

Gilchrist said Huckabee promised to bring a test case to the Supreme Court...and would press Congress to pass an amendment to the Constitution.... Huckabee also said on CNN that he hasn't given much thought to the issue of birthright citizenship. But he previously had taken a position in an interview with The Times in Iowa in August.

"I would support changing that. I think there is reason to revisit that, just because a person, through sheer chance of geography, happened to be physically here at the point of birth, doesn't necessarily constitute citizenship," he said at the time, according to the audiotape of the interview. "I think that's a very reasonable thing to do, to revisit that."

[Jane Austen]

Has to be a winner among the quickest flip flops on the political scene along with Hillary on drivers licenses for illegal aliens. Most politicians have merely flopped on issues, he and Hillary have managed a true flip flop.

[nicmarlo]

he will not support a constitutional amendment to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to illegal aliens.

Pandering....just what we want in a "leader."

[nicmarlo]

As far as I'm concerned, Huckabee is out.

I made that decision as soon as I learned his history on illegals, too.

[OB1kNOb]

Huckster Ping.

[LibLieSlayer]

If you do not like the hucksters position on a certain subject, just give it a few days. He’ll hit on a lie that you will really eat up. What a pos with a brain dead posse.

LLS

[steel_resolve]

that is the grossest picture of misfits this side of a travelling carnival

[LibLieSlayer]

Luv it!

LLS

[HisKingdomWillAbolishSinDeath]

The last thing the moonies want is a Christian running the country. I’m sure they will print all kinds of nonsense between now and the election.

[TornadoAlley3]

[Let's Roll]

Thanks to GWB keeping the lid on terrorism, the illegal/open borders issue is my top issue.

I can’t believe the good people of NH are pro illegal.

[3AngelaD]

Yes. “The Cobra” is the real conservative in this race.

[azhenfud]

His double position within as many days proves his opportunist nature and will cost him severely. People don’t care for a wobbler - especially one who revises his/her position on such crucial issues and does the rethink when their numbers fail them.

He was for limiting BRC in Iowa as long as his numbers were good, his numbers fell in New Hampster so he’s reversed simply because he THINKS limiting BRC cost him his lead.

He’s wrong - this switcheroo will cost him a LOT more.

[AuntB]

“can anyone tell me what the FREEPERS are pushing for in percentage per candidate?

Seems like there are some Huckabee fans and Romney fans. Not many Giuiliani or McCain fans. And that Thompson is the favorite by a large percentage. Something like:

Thomson 80%
Romney/Huckabee 10%
McCain/Guiliani 5%
Who knows: 5%

Close?”

Nope. According to polls that have Hunter’s name on them, he comes in second only to Thompson.

[3AngelaD]

Thanks, but I am not sure about that. Are those flames?

[nicmarlo]

I’m not voting on any polls without Hunter’s name on them.

Wonder how many other people are doing the same.

[mewzilla]

...including how he would address what most legal scholars see as the 14th Amendment's guarantee of citizenship to any person born in the United States, except for diplomatic situations.

The 14th Amendment doesn't guarantee any such thing.

It's a judicial ruling on the meaning of the 14 Amendment that gave us anchor babies.

[mewzilla]

Anchor Babies: The Children of Illegal Aliens

[azhenfud]

I agree - it looks like whole the gang could just git rite up and commence to mimicking a twangy song rite from the nostrils....

[LibLieSlayer]

De-Nile is not just a river in Egypt. This is turning into the “Night of the living huck-heads”. If he raped a boyscout in front of you you would just rationalize it as a faked video. You hucksters are a lot like the iranians and baghdad bob... but with less class and intelligence.

LLS

[org.whodat]

I did not believe the sorry sack ==it the first time. The jerk is a pro illegal amnesty supporting liberal. Nothing is going to change that. If you Huck supporter want to see a 50 state sweep by the demorats keep pushing this wind bag.