Pandering Politicians
Boehner, or GOP, Must Bend, February 14, 2006, Washington Post
New House majority leader one of the few who voted against immigration enforcement bill.
Request Falls Short of Full Funding for Border Agents, February 7, 2006, Washington Times
Pres. Bush includes funding for amnesty in 2006 budget.
Bush Asks for More Visas for High-Tech Workers, February 6, 2006, Financial Times (London)
President urges Congress to be reasonable and let in more foreign workers.
US Backs Muslims in Cartoon Dispute, February 3, 2006, Saul Hudson
US slams Jyllands-Posten for inciting religious and ethnic hatred …
Speech Gives Little Attention to Border Issues, February 1, 2006, Houston Chronicle
No mention of “path to citizenship” in this year’s State of the Union Address.
Scranton Aide Fired for Remark, January 30, 2006, Philadelphia Inquirer
White man tries to insult a black man by calling him white.
White House Slams Mexico for Aid Maps, January 26, 2006, Washington Times
Giving border-crossing maps to Mexicans is bad for them, says White House.
Open Borders, Closed Minds, January 18, 2006, Washington Times
Why aren’t the Marines on the border to beat back Mexican army incursions?
Sen. Clinton Slams Bush Administration, January 17, 2006, AP
Sen. Clinton says she’s suffered on the plantation too in MLK day speech.
Demographic Crisis of the GOP, January 11, 2006, Patrick J. Buchanan
The Hispanic strategy isn’t working for the White House.
Tear Down This Analogy, December 20, 2005, National Review Online
Comparing the proposed border fence to the Berlin Wall is stupid.
House Panel Rejects Citizenship Path For Illegals, December 9, 2005, Washington Times
Democrats call Republican immigration bill ‘atrocious,’ ‘stupid,’ and ‘un-American.’
GOP Official Urges Caution on Immigrants, December 2, 2005, Washington Post
Ken Mehlman says immigration restrictionists are on the wrong side of history.
President Signs H.R. 4145 to Place Statue of Rosa Parks in U.S. Capitol, December 1, 2005, White House website
“By refusing to give in, Rosa Parks showed that one candle can light the darkness.”
The Q-Word & American Realities, December 1, 2005, National Review Online
Republican politician in Michigan wants to keep racial preferences for diversity’s sake.
Bush’s Bait, November 30, 2005, National Review Online
President’s talk of border enforcement a ruse to get guest-worker plan passed.
State Panels to Address Immigrants’ Concerns, November 18, 2005, Chicago Tribune
Illinois government to get “Office of New Americans Policy and Advocacy.”
Chertoff: Not ‘Practical’ to Deport Illegal Aliens, November 17, 2005, WorldNetDaily.com
Homeland Security Secretary says guest-worker program necessary instead.
Mexican, U.S. Labor Officials Vow to Protect Immigrant Rights, November 8, 2005, AP
US vows to protect workers’ rights—whether they are here legally or not.
Budget Bill Would Boost Green Cards, October 31, 2005, Washington Times
Senate budget bill would give out 90,000 extra green cards.
$63M For Hawaiians Clears Senate Hurdle, October 31, 2005, Star Bulletin (Honolulu)
Native Hawaiians seek their share of the racial spoils.
Progressive Indictment, October 28, 2005, VDARE
Politicians’ votes on immigration reflect the views of rich donors, not their constituents.
Richmond to Offer ID Cards To Immigrants, October 25, 2005, Lexington Herald-Leader
Kentucky town will be the first in country to offer special IDs for immigrants.
Chertoff, Chao Promote Guest Worker Program, October 18, 2005, AP
White House presses for amnesty plan, but Congress says it’s dead in the water.
Minutemen Meet Resistance, October 14, 2005, Seattle Times
Washington city tells border-watchers: “violence and racism are not welcomed here.”
A Polling Free-Fall Among Blacks, October 14, 2005, Washington Post
Pres. Bush’s approval rating among blacks falls to 2 percent.
Clinic Week Aims to Even up Health Disparities, October 10, 2005, Oakland Tribune
Northern California will tell illegals how to take advantage of health welfare.
City Council Passes Bill to Establish Commission on Day Labor Centers, October 10, 2005, Gotham Gazette
Illegal aliens will also serve on New York City commission.
Miers Backed Minority Power, Aid, October 10, 2005, Chicago Tribune
SCOTUS nominee thought there were too few non-whites on Dallas City Council in 1990.
City to Provide Legit Identification for Illegal Immigrants, October 6, 2005, AP
New Haven mayor wants ID cards so illegals can use city services.
Hillary Clinton Urges Katrina Aid for Illegal Immigrants, October 5, 2005, NewsMax
Senate Democrats petition relief agencies not to inquire about immigration status.
Hurricane Evacuees Unwelcome In Some Communities, October 4, 2005, AP
Fresno just brought in 2,000 Hmong; now mayor wants Katrina refugees too.
Bush Rules Out Raising Taxes to Pay for Rebuilding Gulf Coast, September 16, 2005, AP
President aims to clear away “legacy of inequality” with hurricane debris.
Illegals Get Reprieve from Katrina, September 6, 2005, WorldNetDaily.com
US tells Mexico it will not prosecute New Orleans illegals.
A National Emergency, August 30, 2005, Patrick J. Buchanan
Columnist calls for impeachment of president for failing to protect US against invasion.
Bush Assures States Border Security to be Boosted, August 30, 2005, Washington Times
President, in Arizona, silent about amnesty plan.
“End Race Preferences”, August 22, 2005, National Review Online
The Michigan government thwarts the will of the people.
Center Staff Won’t Check Legal Status of Laborers, August 19, 2005, Washington Times
New day-laborer center provokes protests and legal challenges.
Herndon OKs Day-Laborer Center, August 18, 2005, Washington Times
Ignoring outcry, town council approves unpopular center.
Romney Makes Pitch for More Legal Immigrants, August 11, 2005, Daily News Transcript (Boston)
Possible Republican presidential nominee says some states need more people.
Alien Roundup Provokes Huckabee Scolding, August 4, 2005, Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Arkansas governor fumes at Feds for arresting illegals.
Leading GOPers Hide ‘Guest Worker’ Sleeper in Tough-Sounding Immigration Messages, July 27, 2005, Human Events Online
Some Republicans may talk tough about the borders, but they still want amnesty.
Immigration Rising on Bush’s To-Do List, July 25, 2005, Los Angeles Times
Amnesty to be one of Bush’s top priorities this fall.
Dean: Immigrants Are GOP’s 2006 Foil, July 20, 2005, Philadelphia Inquirer
On the contrary, GOP chairman tells La Raza, “Your cause is our cause.”
Conservatives Are Told It Will Not Be Gonzales, July 19, 2005, The Hill
Replacing Justice O’Connor with a conservative white man is “politically difficult.”
Hillary Pledges Help To Hispanics; Receives Standing Ovations, July 19, 2005, Cox News Service
Sen. Clinton panders to La Raza…
Vendors Sold On Bloomberg, July 12, 2005, New York Daily News
NY mayor gets cheers for abolishing requirement that street vendors prove they’re legal.
Politicians Want Gun Buyers Checked, Not Illegal Aliens, July 8, 2005, CNSNews.com
Some politicians worry about inconveniencing illegals, but not gun-buyers.
Strange Bedfellows? GOP Tries To Get Next To Hip-Hop, July 6, 2005, San Jose Mercury News
Republicans tell rappers they admire their entrepreneurial genius.
Huckabee Promotes ‘Open Door’ Policy At LULAC Convention, July 6, 2005, Arkansas News Bureau
Arkansas governor jokes about whites becoming a minority.