Rand played the triangulation game with immigration, and it probably worked in terms of positive press without having to ultimately support open borders. He might oppose amnesty, but he certainly wasn’t leading the fight against it.
I like him, but he has been disappointing on this issue.
Agreed. He tried to get in on the discussion by offering an amendment, but ultimately he gave ammo to folks who don’t like his family very much...
The “appearance of impropriety” thing.
He doesn’t “ultimately support open borders”. Just the opposite. He has a secure the border FIRST plan.
To say or infer that he is for “open borders” is just inaccurate.
The trouble with “amnesty” is that it is a hot button issue and is a moving target. It’s a “third rail” issue. It’s definition can be almost anything.
Do the illegal issues, to you, represent problems that need to be solved?
If no, get lost, as your mind is made up or you don’t care.
If yes, Rand Paul has a viable plan. Are there things in it that people will dislike? Of course. Just saying “NO” is not a solution. He has legitimate explanations for his ideas. He is an “idea man”. I like that about him.