Which Candidate Will Come Out Tough On Immigration
I haven't quite decided where my vote will go in this race. I am inclined to vote for Beauprez simply because (at this point) of name recognition. That's not an informed vote though. One thing is for sure, I will be taking a close look at where both candidates stand on the issues. My main concern right now is making Colorado and the rest of the nation safe from islamofacists during the GWOT. We cannot do that if we are pandering to illegal immigrants.
Colorado needs a tough illegal immigration policy. For one, we need to take away the incentives business's have in hiring illegal immigrants. Second, we need tougher penalties for businesses that insist on hiring illegals. Next, we need to make sure that we replace illegals with Americans and make sure they can make a living wage. Finally, we must secure our borders to stop the inflow of illegal immigration and set up policies to allow for legal and safe immigration to this country. Much of this will have to be done on the national level rather than the state level, but the next Governor of Colorado could and should be a leading voice on this issue.
Over the coming weeks myself and the rest of the RMA will be keeping an eye on this issue as well as many others.
Cross posted @ Thinking Right
Comments
Marc held a meet & greet in Greeley last night and addressed the issue. He said he would get other western Governors to join with him to try and force the Bush administration to take real action.
Posted by: Greeley_Republican | November 8, 2005 09:34 PM
I don't profess to be an expert, but it seems to me that most people outside the 7th Congressional District wouldn't know who Beauprez is, though they might have heard his name during the coverage of his first race.
I live in his district and voted for him at the convention last year. I was disappointed that he decided to run for governor after his first win was so close. I'm afraid we might lose his seat, as we did the two national seats last year.
Posted by: Politigalco | November 9, 2005 09:59 AM
Marc has been outspoken in his opposition to illegal immigration.
http://www.marc2006.com/landing_2.asp?reid=A3U2102687DE
Posted by: LST | November 9, 2005 01:34 PM
Both candidates are probably going to talk a pretty tough line on immigration, but I think BB is the only one who has the ability to lead if elected and not simply tout talking points. He understands that it's a federal issue and has the contacts to push reform in DC. BB will get it done.
Posted by: Ron Mexico | November 9, 2005 02:28 PM
I agree with Politigalco. I was dissapointed BB was running for gov so soon after his last election. This goes to how THIN the picking are for R governor.
i'll be waiting to see how they both do in the fire of the media questions and an eventual debate.
Posted by: Mr Bob | November 10, 2005 10:23 AM
It would seem that "Open Borders Bob" might become Bob's new nickname.
http://issues2000.org/House/Bob_Beauprez_Immigration.htm
It looks Beauprez only started taking a hardline on immigration during the past year in preparation for his gubernatorial campaign. So much for that "perfect voting record" his supporters like to tout.
Posted by: Greeley_Republican | November 16, 2005 02:02 AM