Gingrich targets "sanctuaries" for illegal immigrants

Reuters ^ | Nov.28, 2011 | Harriet McLeod

[Apollo5600]

I just can’t stand how this guy just says whatever he wants to say as if we’re stupid. First he basically wants amnesty, and now he’s Mr. Tom Tancredo on sanctuary cities? I want a President who I can depend on to actually have principles, not just telling us what we want to hear to get elected.

[aposiopetic]

Is Newt’s immigration policy “nuanced,” like John F. Heinz Kerry’s policies were?

[SoConPubbie]

Too bad his so-called brilliant Immigration Plan only includes border fencing in “urban” areas. This comprises only about 1/10th of 1 percent of the actual border.

[Jim Robinson]

Well, that’s great, but the president should block ALL federal funds to cities (and states). That is, if he takes his oath to preserve, protect and defend the constitution seriously.

[Steely Tom]

Fine idea, and I’m confident that Mr. Gingrich is aware that the State-Owned Media will immediately point out that most “Sanctuary Cities” are also cities with large minority populations, and then go on to assert that Candidate Gingrich is taking this action out of a desire to “punish African Americans and Hispanics, very few of whom can be expected to vote for him.”

[Gator113]

President Newt Gingrich.... it’s going to happen, even without your vote.

[SoConPubbie]

Another massive failure and hole in Newt’s plan is that there is no requirement that States and even Federal Agencies check on the immigration status of those requesting social services.

So while his plan makes noises about keeping people from getting social services, it does nothing to enforce it.

Absolutely nothing.

[TitansAFC]

Ping!

[hinckley buzzard]

Be honest. What you "just can't stand" is that 'this guy' is ten times smarter and more successful than you are.

[Netizen]

Snewt needs to target himself. To NOT deport those that came here illegally IS giving them sanctuary.

[hinckley buzzard]

If you think that is something, watch what the "State-Owned Media" would do to a president who tried to "deport 'em all." Gingrich has at least demonstrated he is willing to take stand he knows will generate opposition. The rest of them...wilted lettuce.

[tallyhoe]

Romney?

[umgud]

No E-Verify, no workee
No E-Verify, no public assistance

[ez]

Thanks for the ping. This is a very conservative position he has taken. Punish sanctuary cities for siding with foreigners and against US law.

[Netizen]

You don’t have to deport them. Heavily fine ANYONE that hires illegals and stop giving them any benefits at all, no medical, no education and get rid of the anchor baby status and they will self deport saving the US money all the way around!

[Marcella]

Newt will remove Romney, then remove Obama. Glory.

[ez]

First he basically wants amnesty, and now he’s Mr. Tom Tancredo on sanctuary cities?

It only looks diametric to you, it looks perfectly consistent to me. Perhaps you should reexamine your premises.

[hinckley buzzard]

This is totally false. People who want to know the reality, see Newt's plan, especially section 6, which describes in some detail how the people in question will have to stay off all entitlement programs. Or be deported.

SoConPubbie you are lying and you need to stop.