Posted on 09/05/2007 10:35:06 AM PDT by NapkinUser
CONCORD, N.H.If Presidential hopeful Tom Tancredo had his way, New Hampshire lawmakers behind an immigration bill would be thrown out of office and prosecuted for helping illegal immigrants. "If they actually implemented it, you bet. It's aiding and abetting. I think that's a pretty clear violation of the federal law," he said Wednesday of the bill, which would prohibit state and local authorities from enforcing federal immigration laws.
Tancredo, a Colorado congressman who has staked his long-shot campaign for president on his vehement opposition to illegal immigration, acknowledged some legal obstacles likely would prevent prosecuting state lawmakers over proposed legislation. Otherwise, "I'd be more than willing to pursue it," he said. Mayors and city councilors who adopt sanctuary city policies also should face criminal charges, he said.
Tancredo supports building a fence along the border with Mexico and strictly enforcing existing immigration laws, including deporting all illegal immigrants.
Visiting Concord ahead of an evening debate of Republican presidential candidates at the University of New Hampshire, Tancredo dove into state politics, demanding the ouster of the bill's sponsorsDemocrats Lily Mesa of Manchester and Susi Nord of Candiathough he did not mention them by name. He also urged Gov. John Lynch, a Democrat, to speak out against the bill.
"It is a terrible idea and we need the governor to say something about it, for instance, 'I will veto any attempt to make New Hampshire a sanctuary state,'" Tancredo said.
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Good God, how many MASSHOLES moved up there?
I wish he would.
What sets Tancredo apart from the other GOP candidates:
I think that the fact that I have the most consistent record on immigration, along with the most consistent record on conservative issues in general. That is, Sen. Brownback has certainly been consistent on the life issue. But if you put everything togetherfiscal along with social issues, then I would come out with the most consistently conservative background.
- Tom Tancredo
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New Hampshire was a pretty libertarian state. But a bunch of Massholes invaded, fleeing their former state’s high taxes. And for whatever reason, they still vote democrat. The democrats in turn get more power and enact higher taxes, the thing they originally fled. Idiots.
Really: it's not the Massachusetts people - we have escaped Hell and do not wish to return. It is the wealthy ex-New Yorkers, New Jerseyans and Vermonters (among others) who have bought up real estate here and are infecting our beautiful state with the virus of moonbat Liberalism.
He's the only politician, I believe, who is NOT giving lip-service to this issue. GO TOM!!!
Build the fence.
New schools for every town... a new police department... a new fire department... new jobs for every carpenter, plumber, electrician... just vote YES! Do it for the children. What you don't like high property taxes? Well we could have lots of fees to help defray the cost...maybe a few more taxes... maybe an income tax? Oh don't worry we'll only tax the rich. Bwahahaha! Just vote YES!
The Mass people aren’t invaders, they’re refugees. Take a look at the 2004 presidential election results town-by-town along the Mass border. It’s the crunchy patchouli-stinking Vermonters that we ought to be concerned about, not escapees from Taxachusetts.
You’ve got it. And, of course, “The Rich” = anyone who works for a living outside of Gu’mint.
Thanks, Michael. You’re entirely correct, but now I’m going to be imagining the scent of patchouli oil all day.... Yuck.
I’ve been saying the same thing for years - everyone I know who has moved to NH from Mass are escapees from liberalism.
Way too many!!! They moved here to get away from Mass politics and taxes but forgot to leave both behind!
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Me too.
As if the Northeast isn’t liberal enough. This is just another attempt by the loser democrats to keep it that way by encouraging mass illegal immigration. They know the illegals vote and who they vote for.
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