Senator Fern Shubert's Gubanatorial Campaign Disagrees with Bush Policy on Illegal Immigrants

[FernForGovernor]

Senator Fern Shubert Welcomes Discussion of Illegal Immigration

But Disagrees with President Bush’s Proposal to Legalize Illegals

More info at http://www.ForFern.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 8, 2004

Contact: Senator Fern Shubert (704) 624-2720

Press Coordinator: Andrea Norberg (704) 243-2807 Web Address: www.ForFern.com

Senator Fern Shubert, a candidate for Governor, has made reducing illegal immigration into North Carolina one of her top issues. As a result of her study of the issue, she disagrees with President Bush’s proposal to reward the illegal aliens in the USA for breaking our laws by granting them legal status.

“We should not reward people for breaking the laws of our nation.” Senator Shubert said. “Doing so will encourage others to break the law. I support the President and I am pleased with his work as our Commander in Chief, but I strongly disagree with his proposal to grant legal status to illegal aliens.”

North Carolina has had the largest percentage increase in illegal immigration of any state in America. This unprecedented and massive wave of illegal immigration is having a negative impact on the state budget. Unemployment numbers reflect the unprecedented growth in job seekers.

“Just this week I was called by a lady in my county, in her fifties without a high school diploma, who has recently lost her job of many years. She’s looking for another job but very discouraged because there are so many people in the county now who are willing to work for next to nothing,” said Senator Shubert. “I understand that people from other lands want to come here, but they need to follow the law. Governor Easley has ignored the needs of North Carolina residents by making North Carolina the destination of choice for illegal aliens. By helping those here illegally, he has hurt our lifelong residents.”

“The key word is not immigration,” Senator Shubert said. “The key word is illegal. The federal government decides how many people can legally enter this country. The issue is whether it matters whether people come here legally or not. If it doesn’t matter, there is no point in discussing how many should be admitted. If we grant those who have come here illegally preference over those who are still waiting to come here legally, we are undermining the foundation of our government.”

Senator Shubert’s campaign was the first campaign for Governor to make illegal immigration a top issue. She has worked for some time to tighten driver license requirements at the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles ( DMV). For years, illegal aliens have come to North Carolina because North Carolina willingly licenses illegal aliens. DMV periodically claims they are tightening up on license requirements, but it remains state policy to grant licenses to illegal aliens.

“The current Governor, Mike Easley, has rolled out the red carpet to illegal aliens in this state.” Senator Shubert said. “Recently he responded to my call for tighter rules at DMV, not with support for changes in the law, which permits licensing illegal aliens, but with another publicity campaign. The legal residents of North Carolina, and I think that includes most legal immigrants, do not want illegal immigration and they do not want those here illegally rewarded. If elected to serve as Governor, I will do all in my power to reduce illegal immigration and to oppose acts that reward people who break the law.”

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This info submitted by Bill Gheen, Chief Campaign Consultant to Senator Fern Shubert's campaign for NC Governor.

Contact: FernForGovernor@aol.com

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[July 4th]

At least out of breaking, I hope.

[Mo1]

Senator Fern Shubert's Gubanatorial Campaign Disagrees with Bush

Take a number and stand in line .. so do a lot of other folks

[WinOne4TheGipper]

I'm annoyed, as I am sure other FReepers are, that you only use FR to advance Fern. No other posts? Think what's happened since you signed up!

[Ex-Dem]

It's all well and good that Mrs. Fern disagrees with illegal immigration, but one issue does not make a campaign. I'm sure the voters in NC would like to know her position on other issues and all I see from your/her posts is her position on illegal immigration.

[Ex-Dem]

Sorry, make that Mrs. Schubert...

[Ex-Dem]

*Shubert*

[navyblue]

It's all well and good that Mrs. Fern disagrees with illegal immigration, but one issue does not make a campaign.

Maybe not, but if you'll take a look at the recent California governor recall and election, you'll it is absolutely something to consider.

[Kuksool]

I am glad you are willing to make the illegal immigration issue a major campaign issue. Too many Republicans are either too afraid or fully in favor of the illegal invasion. If the illegal immigration isn't dealt with soon, the Democrats will have an eternal electoral lock in US politics.

[Kuksool]

{For years, illegal aliens have come to North Carolina because North Carolina willingly licenses illegal aliens. DMV periodically claims they are tightening up on license requirements, but it remains state policy to grant licenses to illegal aliens.}

This is an issue that the GOP nominee must hit Easley hard with. Most Americans don't want illegals getting driver's licenses. It is a breach of homeland security. If a liberal state like California can repeal SB60 (driver's licenses to illegals), then why can't a conservative North Carolina do the same?

[FernForGovernor]

Several members of our campaign are regular readers and posters on FR. This ID only focuses on Senator Fern Shubert's campaign. We do check the responses and try to respond as much as possible. There are times during the campaign when we can't dedicate as much time to the forum as we would like.

Forums like these are helping a great deal as we try to break through the liberal media blockade on this issue.

We are making progress and more people are hearing the message. Every other candidate in this race, including the incumbent Democrat is responding to this issue.

There is lots of information availible at www.ForFern.com about Senator Shubert's campaign platform including jobs, eduction, and roads.

We will be more than happy to answer questions and provide more platform issues here if the forum community would like.

Kind Regards,

Staff

[FernForGovernor]

Senator Shubert has had an impact and every other GOP candidate has picked up her issue on the licenses. Incumbent Governor Mike Easley released a plan on New Years to stop our DMV from accepting Matricular Consular documents for licenses.

This change does not go far enough, it is just to respond to Shubert's campaign which is gaining momentum.

Staff

[WinOne4TheGipper]

Thank you for responding and I wish you all the luck in the world in this campaign.