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Rove says he has "problems" with AZ immigration law
Orlando Sentinel ^ | Apr 27, 2010 | Christine Show

Posted on 04/27/2010 4:23:29 PM PDT by IdeeFixe

THE VILLAGES – Karl Rove, chief political strategist for former President George W. Bush, today questioned a controversial new Arizona law designed to cut down on illegal immigration by making it a crime to not produce proof of citizenship when a law enforcement officer demands it.

Rove, speaking to a crowd of about 500 at the mammoth senior community as part of a national book tour, said that while the law is understandable, it does present difficulties. The law has become the nation’s toughest anti-immigration measure.

“I think there is going to be some constitutional problems with the bill,” he said to the standing-room-only crowd at the Colony Cottage Recreation Center. “I wished they hadn’t passed it, in a way.”

(Excerpt) Read more at blogs.orlandosentinel.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Arizona
KEYWORDS: aliens
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To: IdeeFixe

STFU, Karl.


21 posted on 04/27/2010 4:33:21 PM PDT by izzatzo
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To: EagleUSA

“He is right in that there will be Constitutional arguments only in the sense that the national borders are a federal matter, not state.”

The AZ border with Mexico is indeed a national border, but it is also a state border... It’s not unprecedented for states to police their borders. Don’t 18 wheelers have to pull over often when you cross state lines?


22 posted on 04/27/2010 4:33:37 PM PDT by babygene (Figures don't lie, but liars can figure...)
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To: IdeeFixe; Liz; onyx; STARWISE; SE Mom; Bahbah; hoosiermama

Here we go ...


23 posted on 04/27/2010 4:33:52 PM PDT by maggief (Not everything is what it seems.)
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To: pepsionice
Imagine this...five thousand leftists arrive in Arizona over the weekend and every time a cop asks who they are...the response is “Juan Lopez”...with no ID on them. In fact, folks could walk up to the cops and insist they are illegal...and crush the state’s law enforcement system easily.

Well, then they'll probably all have to head down to the police station and be turned over to ICE. At that point, it's up to them to prove they are US citizens or they get deported. That might be fun to watch! With good luck, a few dozen of these leftists would not be able to locate their birth certificate or SSN card and get deported to Guadalajara.

24 posted on 04/27/2010 4:34:45 PM PDT by Azzurri
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To: SkyDancer

Karl rove is one of the reasons we have obama.


25 posted on 04/27/2010 4:34:45 PM PDT by GlockThe Vote
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To: IdeeFixe

Rove, still an unabashed BIG-GOVERNMENT, AMNESTY-PUSHING LIAR.


26 posted on 04/27/2010 4:35:26 PM PDT by Paul Ross (Ronald Reagan-1987:"We are always willing to be trade partners buTt never trade patsies.")
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To: IdeeFixe

This makes perfect sense when you factor in Ramos and Compean, very heavy drug money, and heavily paid Mexican citizen lawyers, under the Bush DOJ.


27 posted on 04/27/2010 4:35:38 PM PDT by Hillbillary (I know how to deal with Communists, I still wear their scars on my back from Hollywood-Ronald Reagan)
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To: GoCards

Rubio is the Spanish word for “blond.” Therefore, we have a new name for him or whatever.


28 posted on 04/27/2010 4:35:42 PM PDT by GatĂșn(CraigIsaMangoTreeLawyer)
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To: IdeeFixe

The democrats and rinos are fighting over the new chocolate voters. It is all about the pandering.


29 posted on 04/27/2010 4:36:46 PM PDT by timeflies
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To: GlockThe Vote

I’ve always thought he was on Bush’s/Repub’s side ...


30 posted on 04/27/2010 4:36:49 PM PDT by SkyDancer (Those That Turn Their Swords into Plows Will Plow For Those That Don't.)
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To: pepsionice
...the response is “Juan Lopez”...with no ID on them

Won't be arrested unless they have committed a crime. That is the basis for this law, to catch the worst of the illegals. The murderers. The druggies. The job-crushers. Time for those illegals to leave. Now.

31 posted on 04/27/2010 4:37:42 PM PDT by Paul Ross (Ronald Reagan-1987:"We are always willing to be trade partners buTt never trade patsies.")
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To: IdeeFixe
One wonders if, during the previous administration, Dubya might have had better judgment on illegal aliens matters; but perhaps deferred to DCOS Rove on this based on political calculations.

No knowledge, just "iffing".

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32 posted on 04/27/2010 4:37:56 PM PDT by Seaplaner (Never give in. Never give in. Never...except to convictions of honour and good sense. W. Churchill)
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To: IdeeFixe

I subscribe to WSJ and their editorials always favor so called immigration reform. The Rinos paid for that stance in 2008. They will do so this year and 2012.


33 posted on 04/27/2010 4:37:57 PM PDT by KeyLargo
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To: IdeeFixe

They sure get mad when we get off the plantation.


34 posted on 04/27/2010 4:38:30 PM PDT by winodog
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To: Doulos1
That Rove?

Yep.

35 posted on 04/27/2010 4:38:34 PM PDT by Paul Ross (Ronald Reagan-1987:"We are always willing to be trade partners buTt never trade patsies.")
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To: Terry Mross

“Seriously, if a cop asked you today to prove you’re a citizen, what document would you show to convince him?”

The cop’s going to run your license number before he gets out of his car. He’s going to know your name, your age, any previous violations, your home address, if you have a concealed carry permit, any outstanding warrants, if you are insured etc.


36 posted on 04/27/2010 4:40:58 PM PDT by babygene (Figures don't lie, but liars can figure...)
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To: maggief; Liz; onyx; STARWISE; SE Mom; Bahbah; hoosiermama
They’re going to do it on the basis of reasonable suspicion that these people are here illegally, like they’re driving a car with a Mexican license plate or they can’t speak English or they don’t have a drivers license.”

Um, no. How about a groups of men loitering in the morning in public locations known for ILLEGAL ALIENS soliciting work cheaper than our own citizens?

How about boracho in public and loitering?

37 posted on 04/27/2010 4:42:11 PM PDT by onyx (Sarah/Michele 2012)
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To: IdeeFixe

“I think there is going to be some constitutional problems with the bill,” he said

You dasn’t say, rilly?


38 posted on 04/27/2010 4:42:27 PM PDT by tumblindice
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To: GoCards

that was from “The Hill”.

not a trustworthy source.

Keep in mind the left has to convince Crist to stay in the race and Crist has to formally decide on friday.


39 posted on 04/27/2010 4:43:40 PM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: maggief; Liz; onyx; STARWISE; SE Mom; Bahbah; hoosiermama

Sorry, that was his best quote and I meant to agree.

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These are modern police forces that respect the rights of people in their communities,” Rove said. “They’re going to do it on the basis of reasonable suspicion that these people are here illegally, like they’re driving a car with a Mexican license plate or they can’t speak English or they don’t have a drivers license.”

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40 posted on 04/27/2010 4:44:58 PM PDT by onyx (Sarah/Michele 2012)
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