Posted on 07/01/2010 6:00:10 PM PDT by Bratch
Ben Smith of Politico has posted a story that essentially mislead readers about what newfound conservative hero Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey thinks about immigration. Smiths article spins Christie into an amnesty supporter when it doesnt seem he is. One has to wonder: why did Smith do this?
Among many other issues, in the multipage interview with Christie, Smith broached the immigration issue. Being a governor, Christie is faced with as much trouble over the issue as any other, of course, but Smiths characterization of Christies position on immigration would tend to make one feel that Christie is an amnesty supporter. In fact, Smith seems to impute several ideas or feelings into Christies replies that may not have been in them at all.
First off, Smith says that Christie had long declined to demagogue the issue of immigration. It does not seem, however, that Christie has ever claimed to have a long record of refusing to demagogue the immigration issue.
Next Smith asserts that Christie says that stringent state-by-state laws such as in Arizona are the wrong approach for immigration. However, there is no sentiment about stringent anything in Christies reply to Smiths questions. The word stringent did not appear at all.
Lastly, Smith claims that Christie said he wanted to see a clear path to legalization for immigrants. Naturally it doesnt seem that Christie said word one about any clear path to citizenship.
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What’s new? Politico daily make up lies about conservatives....have you heard of Sarah Palin?
>> One has to wonder: why did Smith do this?
In comparison to his fiscal rhetoric, Christie was weak on this issue. Christie left the door open for well deserved criticism.
As it’s wholly owned by the Washington Post, what to you expect ?
TRUTH should NOT be on the list.
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