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Conservative groups press for immigration reform
Politico ^ | 10/29/13 | SEUNG MIN KIM

Posted on 10/29/2013 1:31:22 PM PDT by jimbo123

More than 600 conservative-friendly officials and activists are descending on Capitol Hill Tuesday for a lobbying blitz targeting a wide range of House lawmakers, primarily Republicans, on immigration reform.

The effort spans lawmakers from about 120 congressional districts in about 40 states, said Josh Breisblatt, the advocacy and policy associate for the National Immigration Forum. It’s meant to make the conservative case for immigration reform to lawmakers by bringing business experts, religious leaders and law enforcement officials to the Hill.

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“Failure to come up now with a solution to immigration reform is a sign of weakness, not of strength,” said Al Cardenas, the chairman of the American Conservative Union, during a kick-off event Tuesday morning at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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Among organizations involved in the “fly-in” are Partnership for a New American Economy, a pro-reform coalition tied to New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg; Bibles, Badges and Business for Immigration Reform; FWD.us, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s advocacy group; and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: amnesty; cheaplabor; foodstamps4illegals; h1b; india; mexico; obamacare4illegals; rinos4cheaplabor; slavelabor; welfare4illegals
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1 posted on 10/29/2013 1:31:22 PM PDT by jimbo123
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I have some immigration reform for ya.

ENFORCE THE CURRENT LAW.

2 posted on 10/29/2013 1:32:24 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (Who knew that one day professional wrestling would be less fake than professional journalism?)
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These people are not “conservative”


3 posted on 10/29/2013 1:35:58 PM PDT by GeronL
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Bloomberg, Zuckerberg and Soros are now “conservatives”??


4 posted on 10/29/2013 1:36:46 PM PDT by GeronL
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Rush was right. The GOP’s flirtation with “immigration reform” has effectively redefined conservative. Now the left can move the language. Right wing extremist will mean anyone who believes individuals have the right to drive cars.


5 posted on 10/29/2013 1:37:47 PM PDT by demshateGod (The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.)
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Beck discussed this on The Blaze. Other than Zuckerburg, the rest are being funded through various channels by George Soros.

Follow the money. This is not a conservative movement. The whole thing is a big lie.

6 posted on 10/29/2013 1:38:22 PM PDT by concerned about politics ("Get thee behind me, Liberal")
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what the hell???

THERE IS NO “CONSERVATIVE” CASE FOR ANOTHER THIRTY MILLION MEHHICCANS (democrats).


7 posted on 10/29/2013 1:38:29 PM PDT by Flintlock ("The redcoats are coming" -- TO SEIZE OUR GUNS!!--Paul Revere)
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To: jimbo123

#1 - build a freaking fence.
#2 - we’ll talk about that after #1 is done.


8 posted on 10/29/2013 1:39:28 PM PDT by Repeal The 17th (We have met the enemy and he is us.)
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"They're fakes!"


9 posted on 10/29/2013 1:41:31 PM PDT by Paine in the Neck (Is John's moustache long enough YET?)
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Could they at least be honest and call it the “Perpetual One-Party Rule Act”?

In a related story Vegetarian groups are pressing for comprehensive Steak reform.


10 posted on 10/29/2013 1:42:39 PM PDT by Junk Silver
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They're not conservative if they support the invasion of the US. They're cheap-labor RINOs. After their disgusting display supporting Obamacare the divorce between the two groups should be permanent.

RINOs can be easily replaced by the Cuban-American vote.

11 posted on 10/29/2013 1:46:26 PM PDT by grania
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LOL Conservative my left butt cheek..Here’s an idea, let’s not reward criminals who enter this country illegally with Amnesty..but hey, seems like both sides want the votes..but the GOP just doesn’t get it..the second those illegals get their amnesty the Dems are locked in to win election after election for years to come


12 posted on 10/29/2013 1:48:05 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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“conservative friendly”? I’m throwing the bullshit flag on this one....


13 posted on 10/29/2013 1:49:00 PM PDT by clintonh8r (Don't twerk me, Bro!)
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Bloomberg, Zuckerberg and the US Chamber of Commerce are immigration conservatives.
Well, ‘blow me down’ said the popeyed sailor. Auk auk auk auk!


14 posted on 10/29/2013 1:50:49 PM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: All armed conservatives.)
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Immigration "reform," they call it.

"REFORM."

"Reform" -- What, exactly? What needs "reforming"?

Immigration enforcement, I say.

To the full letter of the law.

I'm familiar enough with the culture of Mexico (can speak some Spanish, wife was born there) that I realize it's a machismo culture, and if we show any weakness, they'll eat our lunch.

It is therefore imperative that we act from a position of strength. Reform nothing. Enforce the law. To the letter of the law.

They will respect us for it. Yes, it will be painful, and many will have to go back. But they will value citizenship higher, and realize they cannot seize citizenship, they must have it extended to them. By the people.

So sayeth Sauron.

15 posted on 10/29/2013 1:51:53 PM PDT by sauron ("Truth is hate to those who hate Truth" --unknown)
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We really need a ‘Hipwaders Required’ warning for this one, you naughty boy.


16 posted on 10/29/2013 1:53:20 PM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: All armed conservatives.)
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To: jimbo123

There is not a Conservative amongst the entire lot of globalist, corporatist whores.


17 posted on 10/29/2013 1:55:07 PM PDT by LibLieSlayer (FROM MY COLD, DEAD HANDS! BETTER DEAD THAN RED!)
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To: concerned about politics
Beck discussed this on The Blaze. Other than Zuckerburg, the rest are being funded through various channels by George Soros.

Do you think Bonehead, Cantor and other GOP *leaders* know this, or care? Doubt it.

18 posted on 10/29/2013 2:00:09 PM PDT by Jane Long (While Marxists continue the fundamental transformation of the USA, progressive RINOs assist!)
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[The effort spans lawmakers from about 120 congressional districts in about 40 states, said Josh Breisblatt, the advocacy and policy associate for the National Immigration Forum. It’s meant to make the conservative case for immigration reform to lawmakers by bringing business experts, religious leaders and law enforcement officials to the Hill.]

Josh Breisblatt—mentioned above as a “conservative” advocate—worked as an intern in the campaign of Democrat Jim Pederson who ran unsuccessfully against U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl in 2006.

http://tucsoncitizen.com/morgue/author/robbie-sherwood/

19 posted on 10/29/2013 2:00:16 PM PDT by Brad from Tennessee (A politician can't give you anything he hasn't first stolen from you.)
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To: Paine in the Neck

They’re fakes all right. This is a well coordinated bunch of phony “conservative groups” run by RINO collaborators.

This thread details their connections:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3084619/posts


20 posted on 10/29/2013 2:01:03 PM PDT by Ray76
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