Thread: Kudos to PA

Pennsylvanians can be proud. An amazing example for the rest us to follow.

PHILADELPHIA - Angry voters were passing out the pink slips in Pennsylvania, where state lawmakers voted themselves a huge pay raise in the dead of night last year.

More than a dozen legislative incumbents, including the state Senate's top two Republicans, lost in Tuesday's primary election. With retirements, it means at least one in every six seats in the 253-member Legislature will turn over.

Pennsylvania voters also set up one of the hottest races in the U.S. Senate, choosing conservative Democrat Bob Casey to challenge conservative Republican Sen. Rick Santorum this fall.

Where does this Democra stand on Illegal Immigration and where does the republican stand?

Originally Posted by Tex

Where does this Democra stand on Illegal Immigration and where does the republican stand?

Santorum voted for Isaakson's border security bill, and is against amnesty, from what I can tell.

I wrote to Santorum and he sent a letter stating that he would NOT vote for any bill that contains amnesty. I've been watching his votes in the Senate also as I'll have a choice to make in November. he's been on our side on all votes so far.
I don't know about Casey, now that he has won the Dem. nomination, I will contact him and ask.

sweet, good for PA...keep the votes comin guys!!!

Here is a copy of the letter that I received from Senator Santorum:

"Thank you for contacting me regarding immigration reform. I appreciate hearing from you and having the benefit of your views.

Please be assured that I understand your concerns. I believe that first and foremost, we must secure our borders. In the post 9/11 world we live in, our national security depends on our border security. We need to know who is coming into the country, where they are from, and what they are doing here. Securing our borders means securing every point of access into our country, whether that is by land from Canada or Mexico, through our airports or through our seaports. In order to effectively secure our borders, we must maintain the rule of law, which means not providing amnesty for those who are here illegally, regardless of how long they've been here.

As the son of an Italian immigrant, I strongly believe this nation must remain a bastion of opportunity for those seeking a better life. My grandfather came into this country as a legal immigrant, worked as a coalminer, and earned his status legally. Most immigrants who enter the United States legally make great contributions to our country. It is the responsibility of the Congress and the President to develop a clear and coherent immigration policy, which will reduce the incentive for illegal immigration.

As the debate on immigration continues, please know that I will vote for legislation that secures our borders, reforms our legal immigration system, and acknowledges the important contributions legal immigrants make to our country, without rewarding illegal behavior. I will not vote for legislation that contains amnesty provisions. While I am aware of the concerns advocates of amnesty have, providing amnesty for those who have committed an illegal act sets a dangerous precedent for future immigration policy.

Congress is scheduled to debate a number of bills over the next few months regarding comprehensive immigration reform. As the Senate continues this debate, I will be sure to keep your views in mind.

Thank you again for contacting me. If I can be of further assistance on this or any other matter, please do not hesitate to call on me again.
Sincerely,

Rick Santorum
United States Senate"

Isn't Specter from PA??

MJ

Yes. Spector is from PA. He is not up for reelection until 2008. HE MUST GO!

Spector is from Philly and Santorum is from Penn Hills. There is a world of difference between western and eastern Pa.