A politicians answer.
It still doesn’t explain his stance on illegal immigration
And where is Owens on illegal immigration?
In other words, the issue doesn’t matter - this guy has enough conservative credentials at this point.
Sorry, but I still like a person that is willing to address situations
and not set on the fence. It’s true, we need immigration addressed
but not the “let’s put down the red carpet” mentality of the left.
It’s not going to be easy but a wall is only a band aid.
I say, give him a chance.
Oh please, now at this late date we’re going to find problems with Hoffman? And do what, elect a democrat over the conservative we all insisted on? Let’s get down to business and win now.
Hoffman? It's hard to say what he would do. We only have Bush's record to track. The main difference is that Bush was running for President and Hoffman is not.
We need fiscal and social conservatives in office immediately. We will straighten them out later on immigration. Let’s work on getting people back to work and protecting our Constitution.
Even if he’s sympathetic to Amnesty, we have a better chance of stopping it with him than we do with a Democrat.
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So he is not perfect. No one is.
So which Leftist propaganda outfit do you work for?
3 days before the election and SUDDENLY you notice this? I smell a rat.
The man’s district borders Canada, not Mexico. However, any immigration legislation may have an impact on commerce with Canada. His take on the issue, therefore, is likely to be different from someone in California or Texas.
Another worthless conservative traitor. I’m sick to death of these clowns.
The US is rotten. There’s no reforming this mess. The so-called “conservatives” are just as bad as the liberals.
America has run its course. Let it fall. Maybe we can make something better next time.
Republican Dede Scozzafava endorsed her former Democratic
Republican Dede Scozzafava endorsed her former Democratic
Anti-Hoffman FUD 2 days before the election??
Why?
Is that you!!??
The democrats so want this seat...Obama lures the Republican, “McHugh”, from the seat to be Army secretary, then the democrats load both candidate slots with two liberals so there won’t be any chance in hell to lose! If that’s not enough, the smartest History Professor in the Country, “Newt”, was willing to go along with the liberal Republican in order to keep the Republican Umbrella together no matter what the Republican candidate believed in, as long as there is an (R) next the candidates’ name>
I’m sure the folks in NY23 will weigh this information and decide accordingly.
That's weaseling. Yes, our immigration policies are quite flawed, especially with respect to spouses who are foreign nationals. Japan, which has a well-deserved reputation for xenophobia, has a more realistic policy - prove you're married (show all the documentation), prove you're in legal tax standing and whoop there it is. Took me about 45 minutes in Otemachi to get my Japanese spousal visa.
I have mixed feelings on overstays. I did actually overstay once in the Philippines. I'd spent the week in Manila banging my head against the wall in frustration in the US Embassy with paperwork for my son (the US Embassy is within walking distance of Philippine Immigration) and got on a boat to return to Mindanao and realized to my horror that I had forgotten to have my passport stamped by Immigration. Upon landing in Davao City, I booked a hotel room across the street from the Immigration office there, was one of the first people in line the next morning, apologized, paid a (modest) fine, "no harm, no foul, no blood, no ambulance."
The proper system would treat people who are respecting and obeying immigration law with a similar respect. Sneaking across the border to work is and should be always a crime. The weasel language is here:
while at the same time getting tough on illegal immigrants who commit crimes
By definition, one who is in the country illegally has committed a crime. I think there should be some leeway for someone who has made a minor mistake. It is not a minor mistake to enter the country illegally. It is not a minor mistake to commit any other crime while in the country illegally.
I do not see any problem whatsoever relaxing the rules somewhat for people who will abide by them and will behave legally. I have a huge problem rewarding criminal behavior and that's what I see amnesty as doing.
(And none of this is relevant as to whether or not Hoffman should be elected. Certainly, he will act saner in office than Owens).
And when/where exactly was Hoffman supposed to have said these things? Anyone smell a slight attempt to discredit the conservative candidate by some liar on the left? I’ll not believe anything I hear about Hoffman over the next two days.