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SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- Mitt Romney pledged to reform the nation's immigration laws in his first year as president while criticizing the Supreme Court's immigration decision on Monday in broad terms.
Romney told donors in Arizona that he would have preferred that their state have more discretion in enforcing its immigration laws following a ruling by the high court throwing out much of Arizona's tough immigration law.
"Now you probably heard today there was a Supreme Court decision relating to immigration and given the failure of the immigration policy in this country, I would have preferred to see the Supreme Court give more latitude to the states not less," Romney told some 200 donors seated in a hotel ballroom for his remarks. "And there are states now under this decision have less authority, less latitude to enforce immigration laws."
Throughout the primary campaign, Romney defended the immigration law here, which called for local law enforcement to check immigration documents for anyone who they suspected may be in the country illegally (among other provisions), as the right course for a state to take when the federal government has failed to address immigration.
The court invalidated much of the law except for one of its most controversial prongs: the requirement that authorities check the immigration status of individuals whom they detain and suspect of being in the U.S. illegally.
Romney didn't address that provision directly, pivoting instead to accuse President Obama of a failure to lead on immigration and creating a "muddle" of the issue.
"The president promised in his campaign that in his first year he would take on immigration and solve our immigration challenges, put in place a long term program to care for those who want to come here legally to deal with illegal immigration, to deal with securing our borders," Romney said. "All these things he was going to in his first year he had a Democrat House and a Democrat Senate but he didn’t do it. Isn’t it time for the American people to ask him why?"
Romney has not remarked publicly on the Supreme Court case or immigration today, but in addressing the topic of reform with a group of donors here who collectively gave more than $2 million dollars to the campaign, Romney pledge to forgo stopgap measures and reform the U.S. immigration system within the first year of his administration.
"In my first year I will make sure we actually do take on immigration, we secure our border, we make sure that we grow legal immigration in a way that provides people here with skill and expertise that we want," Romney said. "This is an issue that has to be tackled."
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Didn't Obama promise to take on immigration and make it a top priority once elected?
And now it is an election year and here we go again. Promise, and words. That is all Obama is .....words!
You righties aren't the only one's that can copy and paste previous posts (that would be called alliteration). This is how I answered you the last time: Well the Republicans won't pass anything unless they can make poor people or your grandmother pay for it, so if anything is going to get done, executive order baby! paste previous posts.... GOTTA LOVE IT!
It really wasn't obama, it was the ones that put the words on the teleprompter. Obama just reads them... you really didn't expect him to follow through did you?
I love it! If you guys aren't obsessing over BJs in the white house, your dissin' on some commonly used speech giving technology. Simple pleasures for simple minds. I'm goin' back to clearing my brush!
Commiting to memory a half-hour speech would be a waste of time. Obama's too busy going after terrorists.
In the past, speeches were read from paper notes and no one had a problem with that. However, a few years ago some memo went out to the righties to criticize Obama for using technology and now years later, they're still obsessing about it. Let's watch the Republican convention, or at least try to, and count the number of speakers reading from teleprompters. If GWB speaks, he won't need one, as it wouldn't do any good anyway. He'll still get the words wrong and try to cover it up with marginally funny jokes.
hahahaha
Romneys promised reform to. To reform his yard...with illegal workers
Romney: ‘I’m Running For Office for Pete’s Sake, I Can’t Have Illegals’
By Eric Scheiner
October 19, 2011
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(CNSNews.com)- During last night’s Republican presidential debate in Las Vegas, Nev., former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney admitted that a lawn company he had used hired illegal immigrants and that when he found out he told the company it could not have illegal aliens working on his property because he was running for office.
The Republican dance. One two. One two. However, it's one two three. One two three. Learn it Romney.
From what the liberals say here, I know Obama is going to win; just like the liberals predicted that the 2010 midterms would not switch control of the house and like how they said Walker was going to get recalled... oh wait....
Drewpee, you posted this joke once or twice already!
And it's still funny.
Yeah cogservatives usually pay their polls off
tea nuts really believe the dead vote for Obama...yeah i can see criminals across our nation..who is dying today ..??steal his death certificate hurry..we need his vote
Willard has no concept of the Constitution whatsoever. How this man got a laW degree is amazing.
tea nuts this is how the dead vote...lets say i vote today...and walk out the voting booth an die...this is how the dead vote tea nuts??and yes it happens
Are you two related.....
no sorry im not a goat
Obama's pandering to everyone else, why not the dead?
After all, leave no headstone unturned.
no the zombies are the tea nuts
You need to grow up and stay off the computer. You little MFing nutlick. Yes Elvis, I am talking to you.
Speaking of the dead vote Mormons like Romeny believe they can wake the dead...for vote. Also, think the bible is fake. Devil and Romney...vote for it....and Hell
How silly dal. Heck, Obama believes when he dies, he will cuddle up to 72 virgins. What a hoot!
dal, you truly know not of that which you speak. Perhaps you might consider PUTTING A SOCK IN IT!
Republicans live in a non-reality. It will catch up to them. When you tell lie after lie, they eventually cross paths and the don't jive.
...and they* don't...
This ruling was a strong affirmation of federal rights.
You know what they say....? Wish in one hand and s#it in the other and see which one fills up first. Grow a a pair Willard...tell your constituents your going to do away with the Judicial body if YOU get elected. Most of those ignorant twits will believe you.
oh we're takin' our country back
from that socialist Kenyan Muslim
we'll get Billy Bob to vote
and that other droolin' cousin
their lettin' em cross the border
to stuff the ballot box
I know them is the facts
cause they told me so on Fox
Whut? WHUT???
yep if one puts fear in the hearts and minds of men women they can control them...just like what fox news has been doing
States have no rights when it comes to immigration. They may only assist in enforcing the federal laws on the books.
This is why the lone provision was left alone. I agree with the law that anyone should be able to prove your legal status. Remember, people illegally come here from Asia, Europe, and Africa as well. Not just Mexico. If a person cannot produce some sort of identification within 24-48 hours, then there is a problem. With that said however, I do think there will be local politicians and cops (Sheriff Arpaio specifically) who will use this as an excuse to do racial profiling and harassment. Unfortunately, I have no suggestion to get around that. Though I truly wish I did.
If people are still having trouble with this (this goes out to Govs. Brewer and Romney), let me attempt to put this simply. When person immigrates (legally or illegally) they don't immigrate to Arizona, or Ohio, or Alabama, etc., they immigrate to the United States. Who enters this country is a matter for the feds...not the states.
Do not even attempt to say its the liberal's fault. BOTH parties have failed. It's time all accept that. Whether it's for trying to win votes or because someone wants cheap labor to landscape their mansions and babysit their silver-spooned brats..both parties have botched this.
So Mr Romney, is immigration etc an issue for states or the fed. Did you miss the law classes when you got your MBA?
Well, Obama took a lot of grief from the media for criticizing SCOTUS over Citizens United. Hope people are equally critical of a candidate for President who doesn't like SCOTUS decisions. Especially when there are 5 justices on the court who conservatives can usually count on.
Romney has a law degree and the Constitution clearly provides that immigration is a federal matter because the Founding Fathers were cognizant that individual State laws on this subject simply would not work. It is true that the Federal government has not adequately addressed this matter; however, that in and of itself doesn't constitute a waiver to the States. Comprehensive immigration reform will require the Republican Party to accept the fact that many immigrants tend to vote Democratic and that the white majority is rapidly fading away. With their professed emphasis on family values the religious right and Catholic Church should be acceptable to Latinos but the bottom line perhaps is that it is the economic status of the immigrants and the realization that the Republican Party is not labor friendly becomes the deciding factor.
Perhaps, in Wilbur's attempt to pander to every bigoted, frightened white folk in Amerika, he'll support a State's latitude in enforcing citizenship, search and seizure, property and voting rights laws, as well.
What a clueless turd.
I wish nit wit Mitt would just stay in Utah with the rest of the Morons.
You sound like a bigoted democrat-communist! Hell, you are. LMAO
Once again Republicans are true COMMUNISTS...voted for us to buy all the banks and give bonuses to bankers. Need educated commieguzzler
States should now use their taxing power to manage immigration. Non-US citizens should pay 110% of their wages to the state unless they have a work permit. The penalty for not paying the tax should be 100 years in a state prison.
Romneys latitude extends to illegals making pennies to work in his yard!
Romney: ‘I’m Running For Office for Pete’s Sake, I Can’t Have Illegals’
By Eric Scheiner
October 19, 2011
Subscribe to Eric Scheiner's posts
(CNSNews.com)- During last night’s Republican presidential debate in Las Vegas, Nev., former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney admitted that a lawn company he had used hired illegal immigrants and that when he found out he told the company it could not have illegal aliens working on his property because he was running for office.
Do you think anyone believes what YOU say?
commieguzzler is is the news but believe you lunatic posts that make no sense
You democrat-communists need to be careful of your criticism of Republicans. Remember, we are paying for your miserable mooching existence.
commieguzzler. Romney and you will bring America down. Bible dead...day one
NAZI BOY: How do you figure that pal??? You clowns act as though only Reich Wing Fascists work for a living. And since the Right just loves to use rich people as their yardstick, are you really going to make me list examples of fabulously successful Liberals from businesspeople, to actors, musicians, scientists, etc??? Better know what the hell you're talking about before you start puking up your asinine accusations. You're not paying for anything for me pal. As a matter of fact, I daresay there are a hell of a lot of liberals paying for white, trailer park trash like you.
intredid do not worry commieguzzler will have something clever to say like...well you are communists...LOL. We give our handouts to the rich nowadays in tax entitlements anyway
Dal and Intrepid, two peas in a pod. You MFing communists beat all I have ever seen. Both of you need to get a job. Pay your own way. BTW intrepid, I am not your pal. I despise you commie fools.
hey fellas this is my co worker his name is roger.no joke
Jesus this guy Romney is a joke.
The states should be given a lot of latitude when the feds refuse to enforce the laws to protect its citizens.
I wonder if he feels the same way about Montana's century old law about not allowing too much influence to their corporations which was just struck down by the Supreme Court's decision that corporations can spend as much as they want on elections.
If the founding fathers wanted states to have wide latitude in their decisions we would still have the Articles of Confederation. Instead, after considerable debate, we have our US Constitution that puts decisions like immigration in the hands of the federal government and not in the states. Of course, both candidates are masters at pandering to their audience, so they'll say anything to get (re)elected irrespective of what our Constitution says. Nothing to see here...move along.
Of course Romney wants the States to deal with this. 50 different, ugly, racist policies would suit him just fine . Then, he would not have to deal with it. He does not have original thoughts or ideas or plans. The Neo Cons and the Tea Party and the Mormons are running his show. Pay attention because what he is saying now is only a preview of how bad it will get. He will NOT be the Decider in-Chief. Everyday, he shows us how obvious that is.
This man doesn't think and speak like a President; he thinks and speaks like a candidate. A President would agree that there needs to be one policy for the nation. A candidate tells each area what they want to hear. If he doesn't act like a President, why should we vote for him to be President?