Pandering Politicians
Beyond Macaca: The Photograph That Haunts George Allen, September 14, 2006, The Nation
Leftist magazine “exposes” Sen. Allen’s ties to the Council of Conservative Citizens.
Keep The Immigration Debate Civil, September 12, 2006, Los Angeles Times
Calif. governor spouts the usual mush.
Schwarzenegger Apologizes For Taped Remarks About Ethnicity, September 11, 2006, AP
Calif. governor says he cringed when reading account of his words.
George Allen Panders, September 7, 2006, National Review Online
“Conservative” Virginia senator promotes race preferences and quotas for universities.
Comments May Cost GOP Minority Votes, August 30, 2006, AP
Republicans must learn to curb their tongues because the country is becoming “browner.”
Democrats Opt To Give 2 More States An Early Say In Selecting Nominee, August 21, 2006, Seattle Times
Party will change state primary calendar to give blacks and Hispanics more power.
Bredesen Encourages Minority Applicants For Supreme Court, August 2, 2006, AP
Tenn. governor “uncomfortable” with an all-white slate of judicial candidates.
Schwarzenegger Heckled On Immigration, July 27, 2006, AP
Calif. governor now says he was wrong to support Prop. 187.
Bush Signs Voting Rights Act Extension, July 27, 2006, AP
Act is now extended for another 25 years.
Bush: ‘Racism Still Lingers In America’, July 21, 2006, AP
President speaks the language of white guilt to NAACP audience.
Bush Appears At NAACP Convention, July 20, 2006, Fox News
President trumpets Voting Rights Act renewal amid GOP midterm election fears.
Senate Bill Seeks More Pay For Aliens, July 13, 2006, Washington Times
Immigrants would get higher wages than Americans at same work site.
Rove’s Rave, July 12, 2006, WorldNetDaily.com
Bush administration embraces “The Race.”
GOP Immigration Tactic: Blast Away, But Be Nice, July 11, 2006, Los Angeles Times
Republicans talk tough on immigration, but try to avoid alienating Hispanics.
Court Nixes Part Of Texas Political Map, June 28, 2006, AP
Hispanics win “a very major victory” in demand that Texas “give us another district.”
GOP, Governor Not on Same Page, June 16, 2006, Sacramento Bee
California budget would make medical treatment free for all children, including illegals.
Displaced Salvadoran Nationals Can Stay in U.S., June 16, 2006, Miami Herald
US extends “Temporary Protected Status,” which began in 2001.
Governor Kills GOP Border Measure, June 8, 2006, Arizona Star (Tucson)
Az. legislators consider putting immigration reform measures on ballot after predictable veto.
Arizona Governor not Shy with Veto, June 5, 2006, AP
Gov. Napolitano likely to cast her 115th veto against immigration-enforcement bill.
Foreign-Born Soldiers Find Service a Route to Citizenship, June 2, 2006, AP
25,000 foreign nationals have gained citizenship by serving in the military.
Lawmakers Call for Border ‘Tipping’ Inquiry, May 24, 2006, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (Ontario, Cal.)
Congressmen want investigation of reports US telling Mexico about Minutemen locations.
Gonzales: Language Bill Purely Symbolic, May 23, 2006, AP
Attorney General says Senate amendment making English national language is meaningless.
Officials Disclaim Bulletin ‘Tipping’ Report, May 11, 2006, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (Ontario, Cal.)
Evidence contradicts DHS denial that Border Patrol is telling Mexico the location of Minutemen.
Guest-Worker Debate Boosts Alien-Smuggling Business, May 10, 2006, Washington Times
Talk of amnesty spurs rush for the border.
U. S. Tipping Mexico to Minuteman Patrols, May 9, 2006, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (Ontario, Cal.)
Border Patrol tells Mexican government where Minutemen are patrolling.
Bush Losing Support of Right, May 9, 2006, Washington Times
Only 13 percent of respondents to poll approve of White House immigration policy.
Another New Bill Tries to Raise Cap on H-1B Visas, May 5, 2006, Information Week
“Conservative” Senators introduce new bill to bring in more high-tech immigrants.
First Lady Disagrees with Husband Bush on US Anthem in Spanish, May 4, 2006, AFP
“We’re a nation of immigrants… That’s why our culture is as rich as it is.”
New Poll: Americans Prefer House Approach on Immigration, May 3, 2006, Center for Immigration Studies
The Senate wants to increase legal immigration; only two percent of Americans agree.
Administration Is Singing More Than One Tune on Spanish Version of Anthem, May 3, 2006, Washington Post
The State Department has four Spanish versions of national anthem on its website.
Statement of Attorney General’s Office Regarding May 1 “National Day Of Action For Immigrant Rights”, May 1, 2006, New York State Attorney General press release
AG says businesses that fire employees for not coming to work today can be prosecuted.
Governor Teeters on Border, April 28, 2006, AP
Gov. Schwarzenegger wavers on illegal immigration.
GOP Uses Spanish-Radio Ads in Immigration Counterattack, April 19, 2006, Arizona Daily Star (Tucson)
Republicans tell Hispanics they are the party of amnesty.
Governor Vetoes Effort to Criminalize Immigrants’ Presence, April 18, 2006, AP
Arizona governor vetoes yet another immigration enforcement bill.
McCain Threatens To End Speech After ‘Boos’, April 5, 2006, AP
Union leaders boo Sen. McCain speech on immigration.
Florida Gov. Bush Calls Tone of Immigration Debate ‘Hurtful’, April 5, 2006, Los Angeles Times
Immigration restrictionists pain Florida governor and his Mexican-born wife.
Immigrant Issues Are Personal for Bush, April 4, 2006, Los Angeles Times
Pres. Bush has been pro-Mexican for his entire political career.
John McCain Praises Pro-Illegal Protests, April 3, 2006, NewsMax
“If such demonstrations continue, I think we will have a bill for the President to sign soon.”
Bloomberg: Illegals Needed to Take Care of Golf Courses, April 3, 2006, WorldNetDaily
A billionaire’s perspective on illegal aliens.
A Hard GOP Line Could Erode Latino Vote, March 31, 2006, Los Angeles Times
RNC chairman: “The Republican majority already rests too heavily on white voters.”
Frist Retreats From ‘Amnesty’, March 30, 2006, Washington Times
Senator concedes Senate immigration bill will likely include guest-worker program.
Mexican Illegals Vs. American Voters, March 29, 2006, Washington Times
“Legislate on, you proud and foolish senators—and hasten your political demise.”
Clinton Vows to Block Bill Criminalizing Illegal Immigrants, March 23, 2006, AP
House Republican bill would make Jesus a criminal, says Senator.
Senators Near Compromise on Immigration Reform, March 17, 2006, Reuters
Judiciary Committee likely to pass McCain/Kennedy amnesty bill.
Gov Finds Self in Race Controversy, March 13, 2006, Chicago Sun-Times
Illinois governor dedicates Feb. 12 to Nation of Islam group.
Senate Panel Approves Plan to Hire 10,000 More Border Officers, March 10, 2006, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (Ontario, Cal.)
Judiciary Committee votes down plan for border fence.
Specter Releases Draft Guest-Worker Bill, February 27, 2006, Washington Times
First draft of Senate immigration bill contains guest-worker program.
Residency Extended for Central Americans, February 23, 2006, AP
White House renews “temporary” protected status for Central Americans.
Clinton Urges EU to Convict Publishers of Caricatures, February 20, 2006, Daily Times (Lahore, Pakistan)
Ex-President thinks mockery of religions should be illegal.
Gore Laments U.S. ‘Abuses’ Against Arabs, February 16, 2006, AP
Detentions of Arab terror suspects on immigration violations “terrible abuses,” says former VP.