Can you name a Democrat politician who said keep the boarders open?

Question

Did Bush not suggest amnesty for illegals coming to our country?

Senate Bill Vote description VoteMatch Usage Candidate Voting
Vote number 1998-233 allowing more foreign workers into the U.S. for farm work
on Jul 23, 1998 regarding bill S.2260
Results: Passed 68-31 Vote to create a national registry containing names of U.S. workers who want to perform temporary or seasonal agricultural work, and to require the Attorney General to allow more foreign workers into the U.S. for farm work under H-2A visas. Voting Y counts for 1 points on VoteMatch question 12: Immigration helps our economy-encourage it. Democrats: YES 14; NO 31
Republicans: YES 54; NO 0
Independents: YES 0; NO 0

Vote number 1998-141 visas for skilled workers
on May 18, 1998 regarding bill S. 1723 The American Competitiveness Act
Results: Y)78; N)20; NV)2 Bill Passed This bill expanded the Visa program for skilled workers. Voting Y counts for 1 points on VoteMatch question 12: Immigration helps our economy-encourage it. Democrats: YES 27; NO 18
Republicans: YES 51; NO 2
Independents: YES 0; NO 0

Answer 1

No one has gone on record saying to keep the borders open. But may have gone on record saying we shouldn't close them and we shouldnt; build the fence.

Answer 2

Democrats are careful not to SAY, "keep the borders open", but their VOTES and the AMENDMENTS they add or support to keep borders unprotected make any legislation passed useless.

So the ultimate effective outcome is YES democrats in much greater numbers than republicans aid in creating a greater and greater problem with illegal aliens and the dangers they bring to the United States.

Be honest they see it as a huge potential voting base... and it keeps legal Hispanics safely in the democratic ranks as well.

Answer 3

Both the senators from NJ (both democrats, I might add) voted against the border security bill that was recently passed. Only one of them, that bastard, Menendez, is up for re-election this year and boy is he gonna get fried over this. Of course, he is currently embroiled in a wicked corruption scandal (corruption is a touchy subject here in NJ). He's either going to be voted out (likely) or lead out in handcuffs it seems. At least he is honest about being an evil prick. He out in the open does anything and everything to pack violent criminals into this country from mexico.

Our other senator though lied to my face and said, although he is for amnesty, he also wants tough border security. Then he voted against the border security bill (still no answer from him explaining himself). Two years from now, he is up for re-election and I plan to be among those screaming for his head on a pike.

Anyway. If you want to know where your ELECTED officials stand on immigration, look them up on this site:

http://www.betterimmigration.com/reportcardintro.html

See how they have voted with regard to immigration issues and get a nice "report card" explaining if they are part of the problem or part of the solution.

With regard to your question, you will notice that most house democrats have been a BIG part of the problem for most of their careers while the republicans have been part of the solution. This has changed dramatically recently with a large number of democrats breaking ranks on this issue in a scramble to avoid being kicked out of office.

The senate has been a big part of the problem across the board. Democrats can always be counted on to be part of the problem. However, there is a big difference of opinion on immigration between house and senate republicans and our president. This too is changing as senate republicans quickly move to align their votes with public demand (the democrats are much slower...cough). Even Bush seems to be getting it. He is still an amnesty whore. But, he knows better than to block the current, enforcement first push. Eventually, he will figure out that people in this country will not tolerate another amnesty and are serious about forcing our government to get rid of illegals, seal our border and limit overall immigration to a reasonable level (which, realistically, is about 10% of what it is currently).

Answer 4

I have tried to make this point repeatedly, however die hard party republicans refuse to even acknowledge it!

BUSH WANTED TO GIVE AMNESTY TO CURRENTLY RESIDING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS!!!!!!!! But it's all the democrats fault... This issue seriously bothers me.

The votes in the senate were for a 700 mile FENCE, for a 2000 mile border...hmmm I don't like those odds.
A FENCE!
I mean really! I used to climb fences --it's like a rite of passage as a child...
have you seen a dog...no opposable thumbs-- no tools, they can get under a fence in like an hour.

Answer 5

Yes

Answer 6

Kennedy is only one of the many democrats..... the "big dogs" in both the republican & democratic party want total amnesty for the illegals. Doesn't bode well for Americans!

Answer 7

yeah, yeah he did, how many republicans do you think are going to admit to this though? and you know I think you should give K-fed best answer, they are getting a thumbs up vote from me as well

Answer 8

Check the votes on it in the senate.

the ones for this year,dope.