Kanjorsky, Barletta not big on presidential nominees' views

September 14, 2008

By Steve Mocarsky
Staff Writer


Neither the small-town Republican mayor whose tough stance on illegal immigration garnered national attention, nor his incumbent Democratic opponent in the 11th Congressional District race is impressed with the two presidential candidates’ views on immigration.

Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta said he was disappointed he didn’t hear much about illegal immigration at either nominating convention, and that “neither of the major tickets is talking about the issue on the campaign trail.â€