Posted on 06/24/2007 12:58:07 PM PDT by kellynla
Conservative leaders among House Republicans say that President Bush's upcoming showdown with them on immigration could threaten support for the Iraq war as well as for the president's other top policy goals.
"The White House should keep in mind that if they have a direct confrontation with House Republicans on [immigration], it could affect the vote on the Iraq appropriation in September," said Rep. Peter T. King, New York Republican. "It will not affect me. I intend to stand by the president. But I do think it is something they should keep in mind for other Republicans who are borderline."
Mr. King last week introduced legisla Mr. King last week introduced legislation that would focus on border security while eliminating many of the guest-worker and path-to-citizenship provisions in the Senate proposal, which he called an "amnesty bill."
Rep. Adam H. Putnam, Florida Republican, warned that a lackluster immigration bill could do "irreparable harm" to House Republican support for the president.
"If the president makes it clear he'll sign any immigration bill that gets to his desk, no matter what it looks like, then it certainly will do more harm than good," said Mr. Putnam, who as chairman of the House Republican Conference is the third-ranking House Republican.
Mr. Putnam said that a speech by Mr. Bush in Glynco, Ga., last month which the president's conservative base perceived as harsh criticism of its opposition to the immigration bill was a "major step backwards."
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“Can anyone think of two POTUS who have squandered away a 90% approval rating in less time.”
To borrow a phrase from another Freeper, let’s learn the lesson: NO MORE BUSHES IN THE WHITE HOUSE - EVER!
Let’s see... you would throw away Iraq policy to get even for immigration policy?
I'll be honest. As we watch our homeland being overrun by millions entering illegally, creating every kind of problem imaginable, Iraq is a distant secondary issue.
It’s like he is on a mission to destroy the Republican party, so Republicans aren’t disliked enough because of the Iraq War? Hmm..Here is a little Amnesty proposal to keep them dancing...
The President is very close to being known as “Jorge” for a very long time, he is splitting the party with this bill that only 26% of “we the people” support, and Jorge just keeps on pushing for this Amnesty.
U.S. Constitution, Article 4 Section 4:
"The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government,
1. The act of invading; the act of encroaching upon the rights or possessions of another; encroachment; trespass.
I think part of the problem is that The President hasn't been "out in the community" like the rest of us, in a couple of decades. If only we could convince him to put on a disguise and walk past a gathering of day laborers outside a Home Depot with his daughters Barbara and Jenna. Just like other Dads taking their twenty-something daughters to the do-it-yourself store to help them with paint and things for their new apartment. Make sure its a warm day and the girls are wearing shorts and tank tops.
Then maybe he could tell us how many more of them he wants around.
If the President is willing to surrender to Mexico and the Globalists who want the North American Trade Union, then who cares about protecting the United States from Al Qeada? The United States wont exist anymore.
Why should our military fight a war for Mexico? We aren't Hessians.
Just say NO to Illegal Alien Amnesty!! Keep calling!! Its NOT OVER!!
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The Clintons should be welcome in China and the Bushes should be welcome in Mexico. If we can’t deport 12 million - 20 million invaders maybe we can deport a few hunderd politicians who betrayed their homeland and oath of office.
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...at which point I basically throw up my hands, say "what conservatives?", walk away and leave you to your fate, guys. Don't try me.
What’s the use? It’s apparent that future Republican presidents will also be controlled by liberaltarians or commies, because mindless voters won’t look at the records behind the rhetoric.
Unless our average ability to really be concerned and to learn increases, I see a no-vote on the way from knowledgeable Republicans in the near future.
Good post, TM. The Constitution doesn’t specify a MILITARY invasion, does it?
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