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May, 2010 poll: Texans want to end in-state tuition benefits for illegal aliens
Texas Tribune ^ | Ross Ramsey

Posted on 10/06/2011 9:04:37 AM PDT by dangus

Texas allows the children of undocumented immigrants to attend state colleges and universities at the in-state rate — a lower tuition rate than that paid by out-of-state and documented foreign students. Asked if illegal and undocumented immigrants should be treated as in-state students, 77 percent say no (67 percent strongly approve of ending that deal) and only 17 percent say it should continue...

More than half (58 percent) say they would support an end to bilingual education in Texas public schools. Attempts to put an "English-only" amendment into the Texas Constitution have failed for years, getting bogged down in the Legislature before ever being put to a public vote, but 68 percent of the registered voters in the UT/Tribune poll favor the idea — 56 percent of them strongly.

(Excerpt) Read more at texastribune.org ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Politics/Elections; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: amnestyno; bobmcdonnell; draftbobmcdonnell; heartless; perry
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Perry's been justifying his strong support for giving illegal aliens tuition benefits which are denied non-Texan Americans by pointing out that so many Republican legislators voted for it, implying broad support of Texans. But is this really an indication of broad support from Texans, or a demonstration of how thoroughly corrupt and non-responsive the Texas legislature is? This poll shows that these tuition benefits were deeply unpopular; maybe that's why Perry has struggles getting 50% in this deeply red state.

Also of note: Texans also strongly disapprove of Texas' "bilingual education" program. I wonder how many would disapprove of it if it were named for what it really is: "Spanish-only instruction segregated classrooms." To read how bad "bilingual education" is, and how it is responsible for Texas' miserable school ratings, read this report: http://www.texaspolicy.com/pdf/2009-09-RR01-bilingual-rossell.pdf

Vote against the Gore groupie.

1 posted on 10/06/2011 9:04:45 AM PDT by dangus
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To: dangus

so, not only has Rick Perry imploded his campaign to be President, he may also have jeopardized his future viability as Texas Governor. Brilliant!


2 posted on 10/06/2011 9:09:00 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: dangus

It is a matter of time people will want direct referendum and not rely on their reps who could be lobbied, and brought off by the Powers to Be.


3 posted on 10/06/2011 9:09:34 AM PDT by Fee
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To: dangus

Don’t have a heart it seems.


4 posted on 10/06/2011 9:09:50 AM PDT by Sybeck1 (My opinion doesn't really matter until March 13th anyway.)
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To: Buckeye McFrog
so, not only has Rick Perry imploded his campaign to be President, he may also have jeopardized his future viability as Texas Governor. Brilliant!

And the Perry sycophants were saying they love in-state tuition for illegals...obviously they aren't in step with the residents of Texas..

5 posted on 10/06/2011 9:12:37 AM PDT by Niteflyr ("The number one goal in life is to parent yourself" Carl Jung)
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To: dangus
This is definitely a Perry headache.

I happen to be a former Texan and a grad of a Texas public university.

But after many years and Texas' skyrocketing tuition (when I went to college, the costs were about $12 per semester hour per semester)--and having some kids who wanted to consider going to Texas...it was unaffordable compared to in-state tuition from my own state.

So, here I am, a Texas expat, a legacy from a Texas college, who cannot get in-state tuition for my law-abiding AMERICAN children. Then he calls me "heartless." Shades of (Laura) Bush saying I was just prejudiced against "brown people" for wanting our borders protected. (I always will believe that the Bush's insolent treatment of conservatives came from the Bush women who are too lazy to clean up after their Scotty dogs and their Springer Spaniels, so they need an army of illegals to clean up after them.)

This had better be overcome, Perry, and a lot of money won't fix it.

Right now, Cain's able.

6 posted on 10/06/2011 9:12:37 AM PDT by Mamzelle
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To: dangus

A repeal would never get past Speaker Strauss.

Win the Republican Primary for State, Strauss puts six figures in your campaign account. More, if needed.


7 posted on 10/06/2011 9:13:53 AM PDT by ziravan (You don't have to be a rocket scientist to be President...but it helps.)
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To: dangus

The stars at night, are big and bright,
clap clap clap clap
Deep in heartless Texas!


8 posted on 10/06/2011 9:17:12 AM PDT by tumblindice (Don't Tread On Me)
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To: dangus

Any idea how many illegals have actually taken advantage of this policy?


9 posted on 10/06/2011 9:17:59 AM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open ( <o> ---)
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To: dangus

Adios Senior Perry!!!!!

That leaves Cain as the ONLY REAL conservative standing.


10 posted on 10/06/2011 9:18:43 AM PDT by ZULU (DUMP Obama in 2012)
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To: Mamzelle
I still live in Texas and I don't have a problem with illegal immigrants getting instate...they have lived in and paid taxes in TX for at least three years.

You haven't!

11 posted on 10/06/2011 9:22:16 AM PDT by lonestar (It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)
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To: ZULU
That leaves Cain as the ONLY REAL conservative standing.

Cain is running to be Romney's running mate!

12 posted on 10/06/2011 9:24:10 AM PDT by lonestar (It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)
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To: lonestar

How do you know they pay taxes? In my experience, they get paid in cash by crooked EMPLOYERS who ought to be deported, too—


13 posted on 10/06/2011 9:31:20 AM PDT by Mamzelle
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To: dangus

Nice try.....some bullshit poll from a blog.....really the democrats will be proud of you. Lets get mittens vs zero stat!


14 posted on 10/06/2011 9:35:31 AM PDT by Hogblog
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To: dangus
How about the dozen other states with In-State tuition benefits for illegals?

Has California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Utah, Washington or Wisconsin changed their mind yet?

15 posted on 10/06/2011 9:40:08 AM PDT by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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To: dangus

Why are Texans so heartless?


16 posted on 10/06/2011 9:41:00 AM PDT by Future Snake Eater (Don't stop. Keep moving!)
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To: Buckeye McFrog

But...but...but...what happened to all the Perry supporters to kept telling us that Perry only did what Texans wanted him to do by giving illegals in state tuition?!


17 posted on 10/06/2011 9:43:05 AM PDT by reaganaut (Rick Perry says I'm heartless.)
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To: Mamzelle
How do you know they pay taxes?

Because Texas doesn't fund our government with personal income taxes.

Sales Taxes, Property Taxes and Taxes associated with business are what we use. If you live here and not just under a bridge, you cannot avoid being part of the tax chain. If you are a renter, you rent is going to pay part of the property taxes. If you buy stuff in stores, you are paying state taxes.

18 posted on 10/06/2011 9:43:26 AM PDT by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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To: dangus

ALL TALK APPARENTLY NO SUBSTANCE.

IF IT’S SUCH A MAJOR ISSUE WHY ISN’T ON THE NOV.8 BALLOT?

http://www.votexas.org/what.html
Election Outlook: Last day to register to vote is Tuesday, October 11, 2011 What’s on the Nov. 8th Constitutional Amendment Election Ballot
What


What’s on the ballot?
As an impartial entity, this website only includes candidate name and political party affiliation information. Political stances with regard to issues are not referenced on this site. Such information can be obtained through Web searches or by visiting a particular candidate’s Web page.

November 8, 2011 Constitutional Amendment Election
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•Sample Ballot (PDF)
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•For a more detailed explanation, read the Texas Legislative Council Analysis
•Frequently Asked Questions
Special Election in State Representative, District 14
•Proclamation (PDF)
•Candidates
What’s my district?
Want to know in which congressional district or legislative district you live? This information is located at the bottom of your voter registration certificate. You may also find this information by entering your street address on the Who Represents Me form located on the Texas Legislature Online website. The “Who Represents Me” site shows who represents a person currently through the end of 2012.

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•Republican Party
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Seems that at least ONE of these people would get behind a movement to have it on the ballot. OOPs To Late.

Your Hate Perry montra is dead.


19 posted on 10/06/2011 9:57:25 AM PDT by marty60
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To: dangus

How do you prove that you are illegal? What is keeping people from other states from going to Texas or another like minded state and claiming that they are actually illegal when they really aren’t? How does that work?


20 posted on 10/06/2011 9:57:33 AM PDT by Suz in AZ
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