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GOP Candidates, Convention Steer Clear of Immigration (God's Children Ping)
Newsday ^ | 8 September 2008 | Reid J. Epstein

Posted on 09/08/2008 6:13:12 PM PDT by AmericanInTokyo

GOP candidates, convention steer clear of immigration BY REID J. EPSTEIN

reid.epstein@newsday.com September 8, 2008

During the Republican presidential primary, immigration was such an important topic that candidates were tripping over each other to be seen as the toughest defender of the nation's borders. The issue became so hot that Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), the GOP presidential nominee, was forced to disavow his own immigration reform bill because it was seen by many Republicans as too lenient. But a parade of Republicans came to the convention podium in St. Paul last week with barely a mention of immigration. On Wednesday and Thursday nights, 38 speakers addressed the GOP crowd and only one - unknown Kansas farmer Carolyn Dunn - even uttered the word "immigration." There was not a single mention of border security or amnesty from McCain or his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: 2008; 2008rncconvention; aliens; amnesty; baitnswitch; borders; doublecrossed; godschildren; gop; hijosdedios; illegalimmigration; illegals; immigrantlist; immigration; mccain; mccainpalin; mccainsamerica; mccaintruthfile; muzzle; rnc; sham
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To: SoConPubbie

Even with democrats in control of both houses of congress and the white house the whiners have no one to blame but themselves if democrats run rampant. After all they’ll still be consituents of the president but it’s pretty hard to fight while curled up in the fetal position sniveling and crying.

People need to man up and act like real Americans no matter who gets elected. (and that goes for women too)


21 posted on 09/08/2008 7:36:30 PM PDT by cripplecreek (Voting Conservative isn't for the faint of heart.)
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To: indylindy
"McCain’s campaign earlier tanked on this issue. It did because of those that were aware of his stance.  Many don’t know where he stands and they are going to find out soon."

I think I know where McCain stands.  From his speech at the convention:

"We believe everyone has something to contribute and deserves the opportunity to reach their God-given potential from the boy whose descendents arrived on the Mayflower to the Latina daughter of migrant workers. We’re all God’s children and we’re all Americans."

The daughters of migrant workers are Americans??

The way I take it, underneath the sugar coating and aside from the intoxicating distraction of adding Sarah to the ticket, he slipped in his intentions to continue his efforts toward shamnesty for illegals. 

I'm not happy about that and illegal immigration is still a hot issue in my book.  Or did we all forget about it?

22 posted on 09/08/2008 7:40:10 PM PDT by Outland (Liberalism is a mental disorder. Socialism is a deep psychosis. Communism is brain cancer.)
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To: indylindy
This issue is settled. Unlike you, the American people simply do not view immigration as an all important issue. They have chosen two candidates who support comprehensive immigration reform, and they will get said reform after the election.

You one-issue zealots mistakenly thought that just because you obsess over immigration that the rest of the country does, too. The presidential election has proven just how wrong you really were.
23 posted on 09/08/2008 7:47:05 PM PDT by robert david (John McCain / Sarah Palin 2008 - Representation for all America)
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To: robert david

And cowards like you aren’t man enough to actually defend your country against an invasion. Hell you aren’t even man enough to acknowledge the deaths caused by illegal aliens.


24 posted on 09/08/2008 7:49:35 PM PDT by cripplecreek (Voting Conservative isn't for the faint of heart.)
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To: trumandogz

McCain needs to get in line with the GOP platform if he expects their votes

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2073455/posts

Hint: NO AMNESTY


25 posted on 09/08/2008 7:51:53 PM PDT by calcowgirl ("Liberalism is just Communism sold by the drink." P. J. O'Rourke)
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To: calcowgirl

The President has no obligation to follow the wishes of his party’s platform.


26 posted on 09/08/2008 8:02:35 PM PDT by trumandogz
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To: cripplecreek

“If people want to vote for the GOP candidate that doesn’t bother me. What bothers me is the willingness to overlook the obvious flaws in our presidential candidate to do so. “

What bothers me is that there are way too many people that claim to be Conservative but are actual one issue - pro-life. I am pro-life but that is not enough for me. I want them out of my wallet. Off my land. and out of my life.


27 posted on 09/08/2008 8:03:20 PM PDT by Sunnyflorida (Unless you are nice and thoughtful you will be ignored. Write in Thomas Sowell.)
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To: robert david; indylindy

You’re wrong.

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/immigration/69_now_say_controlling_the_border_more_important_than_legalizing_aliens


28 posted on 09/08/2008 8:03:34 PM PDT by calcowgirl ("Liberalism is just Communism sold by the drink." P. J. O'Rourke)
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To: robert david
Unlike you, the American people simply do not view immigration as an all important issue.

Having to work all day so I can pay my taxes for lobbyist shills like you, I don't have a lot paid time to get to play on the net.

I can't believe these people on FR don't refute your falsehoods. Absolutely and overwhelmingly AMERICANS ARE AGAINST ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION!!! Poll after poll says 70-80% are against what YOU stand for. It doesn't matter what YOU want, it matters what the American people want.

You are also the "man" who said the right wing conservatives are the part of the party you want to get rid of. You said our votes are irrelevant and "we don't need you".

So, why did your buddy McCain pick a right wing conservative as a running mate?

All I want from you is an admission that we, here in the Heartland of America, you need us. That's all I ask, admit it... You need us.

The American people have spoken, it's no longer about Robert David and what he wants.

29 posted on 09/08/2008 8:12:43 PM PDT by ozarkgirl
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To: Sunnyflorida
I want them out of my wallet. Off my land. and out of my life.

BIG BUMP!

30 posted on 09/08/2008 8:15:44 PM PDT by calcowgirl ("Liberalism is just Communism sold by the drink." P. J. O'Rourke)
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To: trumandogz
The President has no obligation to follow the wishes of his party’s platform.

The presidential candidate then shows he doesn't want my vote.

31 posted on 09/08/2008 8:16:47 PM PDT by calcowgirl ("Liberalism is just Communism sold by the drink." P. J. O'Rourke)
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To: cripplecreek
There is no invasion. There is simply a vast wave of illegal migration caused by the unwillingness of too many Americans to accept legal foreign workers. Pass comprehensive immigration reform and increase legal immigration to 4 million a year, and illegal immigration will no longer be a problem.

I never denied that illegal immigrants commit some crime, but so do legal immigrants and American citizens. All criminals should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law regardless of legal status.
32 posted on 09/08/2008 8:19:30 PM PDT by robert david (John McCain / Sarah Palin 2008 - Representation for all America)
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To: calcowgirl

There is no doubt in my mind the John McCain will win the election.

I also expect President McCain to reintroduce an Amnesty Package within his first 18 months in office.


33 posted on 09/08/2008 8:20:09 PM PDT by trumandogz
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To: robert david
There is simply a vast wave of illegal migration caused by the unwillingness of too many Americans to accept legal foreign workers

I have to call you on that one, where are you getting this info that they are legal workers? No one has a problem with legal workers. You are not truthful which negates anything you've said. Untruthful people are never appreciated.

34 posted on 09/08/2008 8:32:49 PM PDT by ozarkgirl
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To: AmericanInTokyo

We will have to fight McCain on this issue if he wins. He has given his word to build the fence before he does anything else. We’ll hold him to that and then fight him on amnesty and line cutting.


35 posted on 09/08/2008 8:34:25 PM PDT by jwalsh07
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To: trumandogz
I also expect President McCain to reintroduce an Amnesty Package within his first 18 months in office.

And I expect the McCainiacs here at FR will be supporting it. GOP platform and will of the people be damned.

36 posted on 09/08/2008 8:38:10 PM PDT by calcowgirl ("Liberalism is just Communism sold by the drink." P. J. O'Rourke)
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To: KantianBurke

“The slavish hero worship of Palin is obnoxious. But the fact that its occuring before she has specified her position on many issues including illegal immigration is unforgiveable.”

Other than illegal immigration, what issues are you unclear about her stance on?


37 posted on 09/08/2008 8:42:13 PM PDT by Grunthor (Can't sleep, clowns will eat me.)
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To: calcowgirl
And I expect the McCainiacs here at FR will be supporting it.

You can take that to the bank.

38 posted on 09/08/2008 8:47:29 PM PDT by trumandogz
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To: Outland

John McCain has stuck to his beliefs through all of the massive criticism launched at him, and for that I admire the man. He knows what is the right way forward for America and he did not change his beliefs just because it was convenient.


39 posted on 09/08/2008 8:53:03 PM PDT by robert david (John McCain / Sarah Palin 2008 - Representation for all Americans)
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To: trumandogz

There is no shame in doing so. We are right.


40 posted on 09/08/2008 9:31:09 PM PDT by robert david (John McCain / Sarah Palin 2008 - Representation for all Americans)
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