How is Sanford on amnesty?
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Im the right-wing nut youve got to remember that, Sanford told me when I asked about immigration. So its not surprising that Id be in the camp that says, Secure the borders first. Its a federal requirement.
The bases immigration revolt against McCain, George W. Bush, and other party leaders didnt bother Sanford; in fact, he appears to have taken some pleasure in it. I think its good to listen to the electorate in the world of politics, Sanford told me. When enough people are out there raising Cain, making noise, saying Im upset I mean, Lindsey Graham is a very popular political figure back home, but he was booed at the convention on the immigration issue. Well, you do that in enough places around the country, and lo and behold, [politicians] stand up and say, You know what? I got the message. I was wrong on this one. I mean, thats pretty cool, and it says the system is working.
As for his own views, Sanford told me that after securing the borders, hed support a bill that said to every employer out there, if you hire an illegal youre in serious trouble something hes trying to do in South Carolina. Beyond that, he explained that he understands the practical problem of trying to pull off the largest migration in the history of mankind and send 12 million people back outside the United States. But he added: Would I have a problem with it, were it to occur? No.