Those of us not addled by the near-frantic efforts to shape Newt into a viable anti-Romney spot this immediately as just another Beltway bait-and-switch. And we have seen this 'it isn't amnesty' nonsense countless times as well. You really have to think, just how gullible does this bunch think we are? This spin isn't even original, it's last decade's immigration reform sh** sandwich served up with a fresh pickle.
I will give Newt some credit - his term 'path to non-deportation' is exploring uncharted territory in amnesty doublespeak. At least he felt compelled to come up with a new way to lie to us.
Well said! Even if I were a big Newt fan, I would not parrot the ‘they’ll be legal but not citizens’ whopper. I am mature enough and sufficiently experienced with politicians and the US court system to see that steaming pile for what it is. If Newt wants to legalize a vast new crop of illegals, fine. That is his position, and kudos for his honesty so far as it went. But to expect any politically savvy person over the age of twelve to believe they won’t be given citizenship sooner than later—either by pandering pols or via an ACLU lawsuit w a liberal judge presiding—is insanity.
There is either an embarrassing level of naivete going around, or dishonesty is rampant.
Here's the rub. Everyone liked Newts no-nonsense plain speak answers in the debates. Now this?!?!