Jim Doyle is NOT one of those Democrat governors concerned about the Obama administration's lawsuit against Arizona's immigration law.
That makes sense. Doyle has nothing to lose. He's not fighting to be reelected. Even if he were, I think he'd still march in lockstep with the Obama administration.
Here's another reason why Wisconsin needs Scott Walker to be the next governor of Wisconsin:
Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle has denied a request by the attorney general to join a legal brief in support of Arizona's Immigration law.
Republican Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen requested permission from the Democratic Doyle to join Michigan's legal brief opposing the federal government's challenging of the Arizona law. Before Van Hollen can take such an action, he needs approval from either the governor or Legislature.
Doyle spokesman Adam Collins said Tuesday that the governor denied the request because it was an obvious political stunt and joining such an action would be a waste of taxpayer dollars.
Doyle concerned about wasting taxpayer dollars?
That's a laugh!
Here's Scott Walker's statement on Doyle's refusal to allow Van Hollen to join in the opposition to the federal government's legal challenge of Arizona's law:
“Unlike Jim Doyle, if I were governor, I would proudly have joined Attorney General Van Hollen today in opposing the federal government’s challenge to the Arizona Immigration law. As Governor of Wisconsin, I will sign legislation that strengthens our protection against illegal immigration and ensures that taxpayer funded benefits like Badger Care, in-state tuition, and drivers’ licenses are not available to those who are here illegally.”
Where does Mark Neumann stand on the issue?
I guess he's been too busy to comment. His focus is on damaging fellow Republican Walker.
That's unfortunate.
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Mary - do a little research before you count Neumann out. The real question might be: which one of Scott Walker's immigration statements count?
I thought he called it profiling before he took this current stance. See: http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20100518/APC0101/5180462/Wisconsin-governor-candidate-Scott-Walker-flips-on-immigration-law
I'm aware of Walker's initial comments on the Arizona law and his later comments.
I'm satisfied with Walker's clarification of his position on the law and profiling.
It seems to me that Walker originally was concerned about the possibility of the new law being abused. With further research on his part, he was reassured that the "bill provides adequate protections against racial profiling and discrimination."
I don't think there's doubt as to where Walker stands on the issue.
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