You just can not be an American conservative and be for amnesty for illegals. If 1986 taught the nation anything it is that amnesty only begets more illegal invaders. I was supporting Newt but his amnesty proposal has put me very close to an “Anyone but Newt” position. I am giving Ron Paul another look. Sad that a crazy Ron Paul could be the best we’ve got this election cycle.
I live in rural San Diego County where ILLEGAL immigration has affected both my personal and professional life. That, combined with my conservative political philosophy prevent me from ever supporting a pro-amnesty candidate regardless his/her name or past.