Thread: Conservatives Quiz Perry on Immigration

Conservatives Quiz Perry on Immigration

Thursday, 11 Aug 2011 03:42 PM

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry has many rock-solid conservative credentials. But he may have an Achilles' heel on immigration.

If Perry runs for president, as is widely expected, he will undoubtedly focus on Texas' relatively healthy economy, its low taxes and his record in creating jobs in the 11 years he's been governor.

What he may find himself explaining is how illegal immigrants have contributed to that success, adding tens of billions of dollars a year to the state gross product and enjoying such benefits as in-state tuition at public universities.

Some tea party conservatives who like Perry on other issues would oppose him on this. One anti-immigration activist in North Carolina says Perry is part of the problem.

Perry's spokeswoman says he's been a strong advocate for border security.

http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/Perr ... /id/407013

Originally Posted by ALIPAC

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ALIPAC NOTE: Our organization is not 'Far Right'. Our goal here at the national organization known for the last seven years as Americans for Legal Immigration PAC or ALIPAC, is to represent the over 80% of Americans of every race, party, and walk of life that say they want America's existing immigration and border laws enforced. We face constant bias in the print media, from the Associated Press and others, that try to portray our mainstream and widely supported positions as marginal or 'far right'. Please review our Platform here at ALIPAC.us and let us know if you feel we are 'Far Right'?

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