Romney Hits Urban Immigration Sanctuaries

The Washington Post ^ | August 21, 2007 | Michael D. Shear

[Plutarch]

Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney today continued his assault on his chief rival's immigration credentials, launching a new radio ad that criticizes the leaders of cities which become sanctuaries for immigrants from federal laws.

The new spot, titled "Exceptional," does not name former New York mayor Rudolph Giuliani. But it's clear that Giuliani is his target. (You can listen to it here on Channel '08.)

"Immigration laws don't work if they're ignored," an announcer says. "That's the problem with cities like Newark, San Francisco and New York City that adopt sanctuary policies. Sanctuary cities become magnets that encourage illegal immigration and undermine secure borders."

​ ​​​​ Romney campaign advisers believe they have an effective message for Republican voters, for whom immigration is a critical issue. By highlighting Giuliani's welcoming policies regarding immigrants in the 1990s, they hope to undermine his support among conservatives and raise doubts about his law-and-order bonafides...

In the new ad, though, the announcer promises that "as President, Mitt Romney will cut back federal funds to cities that provide sanctuary to illegal immigrants."

The issue shows no signs of going away.

[AmericanInTokyo]

They are all getting on the bandwagon now, in light of Newark.

It is almost humorous to watch it.

I would still stay Duncan Hunter and Tom Tancredo DEFINITELY beat him to the punch, both in terms of policy/track record, and getting out front on this issue after the Newark Massacre by Illegal Aliens.

[2ndDivisionVet]

Demand a border fence! Build it NOW!! Beef up the border patrol and close our borders! Stop the DREAM Act!!

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