Thread: Fla's Mario Rubio record on Illegals - Part II

St. Petersburg Times (Fla)
http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/s ... ny/1050021

After immigration reform collapsed in Congress, state legislatures around the country clamored to fill the void. In 2008, 1,305 bills were considered and 206 were enacted, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

The half-dozen bills in the Florida House that year would have penalized farmers who hire illegal workers, required proof of citizenship to receive government benefits, encouraged police to turn in suspected illegal immigrants and allowed illegal immigrants serving time to be deported to their home countries.


As speaker, Rubio wielded sweeping powers over whether bills fizzled or coasted to the floor for votes. The immigration-related bills were relegated to a public workshop, allowing lawmakers to hear from activists on both sides of the issue without voting. State Rep. David Rivera of Miami, a top Rubio lieutenant, gave an impassioned speech about the economic contributions of undocumented workers on Florida's economy as landscapers, maids, dishwashers and farm workers.

This is true. I have a Cuban friend and she told me many of them hire illegals to work for them as they are cheap labor. Then they are also the first ones to complain when the work isn't done properly. In Little Havana the majority of employees in the restaurants and shops are illegals.

Rubio has asked for a donation and support from me but I have not given it so far because I could not get clear information about his stand on illegals. I'm sure the Dems are for them though as most seem to go in that direction.