Candidate for North Carolina Governor takes strong anti-illegal stand
I've said this many times: It takes more than a strong stand on illegal immigration to get elected in most places. If he takes a stand on other issues, and illegal immigration, that strikes the right note with the voters then he has a chance. But it's rarely easy to unseat an incumbent.
I can't find anything on Gov. Easley's position on illegal aliens so he may be weak on that issue but candidate Smith is going to need more to get elected.
Yesterday, Republican Candidate for Governor Fred Smith unveiled his new immigration ad that endorses the 287 G program that allows NC law enforcement in cooperation with ICE to detain and deport illegal aliens who are violating our criminal laws.
Senator Smith said, "The first responsibility of government is to make sure we have safe streets, safe homes and safe schools. As governor I would work to make sure that every sheriff's department has the resources to participate in the 287 G program - so that they can catch, detain and deport illegal immigrants who are violating our laws."
Smith continued, "This is a public safety issue. It is my hope that all the candidates running for Governor -- from both sides of the aisle -- would join with me and endorse this program that gives law enforcement the tools they need to their job and to protect our citizens." Good attitude.
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There is not an incumbent running. Easley is not a candidate. The Democrats running are Bev Perdue and Richard Moore.
Comment by NC mom— 2008/03/06 @ 12:05 PM — (Reply)
Comment by Burns— 2008/03/06 @ 05:32 PM — (Reply)