[libbylu]

Sarah does not favor amnesty for illegals, that was johnboy’s view. Huck will NEVER garner the support that Sarah will. He tries to be slick like his hero 42. BUT he was the illegal alien’s hero while governor, took him a while into the campaign to figure out that wouldn’t fly and he lifted a website’s policy and put it word for word on his site. He seems to be busy now trying to convert centrists on his FNC show, which I won’t watch after he took a sublime, slime hit on Mitt for the millionth time.

Sarah is real and runs on her own instincts, JUST LIKE REAGAN AND MAGGIE. She has done an outstanding job in her political life in Alaska. She didn’t become a victimized whistle blower while on the oil commission, SHE WON THAT BATTLE AND WAS ELECTED GOVERNOR. She will learn what she needs to know.

[HawaiianGecko]

  "Sarah does not favor amnesty for illegals, that was johnboy’s view."  Really?  How can you tell.  If you actually do some research you'll find she favors a path to citizenship which is exactly in lockstep with Johnboy.  And Ted Kennedy and Luís Vicente Gutiérrez for that matter.

Her record on immigration is really an unknown, but if you dig around you'll find the following:


Sarah Palin: Amnesty Interview with UniVision

Governor, let me ask you about immigration. How many undocumented immigrants are there in Alaska?
I don't know, I don't know. That's a good question.


As governor, how do you deal with them? Do you think they all should be deported?
There is no way that in the US we would roundup every illegal immigrant -there are about 12 million of the illegal immigrants- not only economically is that just an impossibility but that's not a humane way anyway to deal with the issue that we face with illegal immigration.

Do you then favor an amnesty for the 12 or 13 million undocumented immigrants?
No, I do not. I do not. Not total amnesty. You know, people have got to follow the rules. They've got to follow the bar, and we have got to make sure that there is equal opportunity and those who are here legally should be first in line for services being provided and those opportunities that this great  country provides. 

To clarify, so you support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants?
I do because I understand why people would want to be in America. To seek the safety and prosperity, the opportunities, the health that is here. It is so important that yes, people follow the rules so that people can be treated equally and fairly in this country.

And the last question would be about politics. You only have two more weeks left...
Yes

What is your strategy? How are you planning to win the latino vote?
I will tell you, I wish that there were more hours in the day so that we can get out there and to more of the communities with such the strong Latino vote that is out there and really tell them that we desire to work for them. We are asking them to hire us and let us work for them.

Thank you so much. It would be impossible to ask you to say a few words in Spanish, right?
Oh my good-well, I don't want to embarrass myself, but … but gracias and I do thank you so much for this opportunity. I appreciate it.

Address jointly with Canada the border security challenges
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will welcome more than 30 Canadian officials to Juneau and Anchorage for meetings January 18-19, 2007. "Alaska's new administration needs to start early and energetically with expanding our strong, cooperative relationship wit Canada," said Governor Palin. "We have many common issues. Our meetings this week will promote continued trade. We'll also have the opportunity to address jointly the border security challenges placed on us by the U.S. and Canadian national governments."

Alaska's exports to Canada are headed for record highs, based on the federal export numbers for the partial year January through November 2006. Alaska's exports to Canada for that period more than doubled to $441 million compared to the same period in 2005, spurred by $320 million in lead and zinc ore exports.

Source: Alaska Governor's Office: Press release 07-011, "Borders" Jan 18, 2007

Immigrants want more vocational training & senior assistance

Q: The state has seen big growth of minority and immigrant populations, specifically Latinos & Southeast Asians. What sort of outreach has your campaign done?

A: I have reached out to all these communities and asked them to identify their needs. Their response has been for more vocational training, senior assistance, ending gang violence, and more state outreach and communication with their communities. One of the key components of my internal campaign is a diversity task force. I turn to them often.

Source: Anchorage Daily News: 2006 gubernatorial candidate profile Oct 22, 2006

Took no action on Alaska's "sanctuary cities"

Lou Dobbs notes that at least two of Alaska's cities have been officially designated as sanctuary cities: "An August 14, 2006 report produced by the Congressional Research Service listed 31 cities and counties that have 'don't ask, don't tell' sanctuary policies in place. They [include] Anchorage, Alaska [and] Fairbanks, Alaska. Alaska and Oregon both have state-wide policies that forbid state agencies from using resources to enforce federal immigration law."

Apparently, this is by design from the highest levels. In fact, a resolution to that effect was passed in the Alaska state legislature in 2003 (before Palin's election): "[Alaska] House Joint Resolution 22--May 2003: Establishes that state agencies and instrumentalities may not use state resources or institutions for the enforcement of federal immigration laws, which are the responsibility of the federal government."

It's not clear whether Gov. Palin has ever weighed in, pro or con, on Alaska's sanctuary policies.

Source: Lou Dobbs reported on lafrontera.mojo4m.com Sep 5, 2006

Tightened restrictions on illegal alien's drivers licenses

There has been an ongoing fight in Alaska over drivers' licenses for illegals. A bill banning drivers' licenses for illegals passed the Alaska state senate in 2003 [before Palin was elected governor]: "JUNEAU (AP)--The state Senate approved a bill that tightens the standards for getting a driver's license by requiring applicants prove they are in the country legally and by placing time limits on licenses for legal aliens." The measure did not pass into law. In any event, the DMV subsequently tightened the administrative regulations on drivers' licenses, thereby giving rise to a lawsuit by some folks who found the new restrictions inconvenient. The new restrictions were not, however, enough for at least some members of the legislature, who tried again recently to enact a ban into the statutory law: "Despite two unsuccessful pushes, a new bill addresses the rights of illegal immigrants in Alaska: to require applicants to show proof of residency before they can get a driver's license."

Source: As reported on lafrontera.mojo4m.com Sep 5, 2006