Governor Perry : Arizona law would not be right for Texas

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On Thursday, Gov. Rick Perry said the new Arizona law would not be right for Texas, upholding the state's long-held tradition of rejecting harsh anti-immigrant policies.

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"I fully recognize and support a state's right and obligation to protect its citizens, but I have concerns with portions of the law passed in Arizona and believe it would not be the right direction for Texas," Perry said in a written statement.

"For example, some aspects of the law turn law enforcement officers into immigration officials by requiring them to determine immigration status during any lawful contact with a suspected alien, taking them away from their existing law enforcement duties, which are critical to keeping citizens safe."

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The Arizona law will take effect in August and will require law enforcement officers, "when practicable," to detain people who they reasonably suspect are in the country without authorization and to verify their status with federal officials.

http://www.statesman.com/news/local/austin-may-limit-arizona-ties-over-immigration-law-647971.html

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This is really starting to backfire on the Republican Party. Congratulations, John Tanton and your racist organizations for pushing forward your agenda.

[Obama 2012 1,714]

Perry just lost the election to Bill White on that comment.

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Perry just lost the election to Bill White on that comment.

really? he's going to lose an election to a democrat because he's not right-wing-nut enough?

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Perry just lost the election to Bill White on that comment.

36% Hispanic population in Texas says Perry is just covering his political a$$.

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really? he's going to lose an election to a democrat because he's not right-wing-nut enough?

There's nothing 'right wing nut' about the law in Arizona. Enforcing the LAW is not right wing.. Cmon now.

No he loses for a variety of reasons, but this comment can almost guarantee it. It's up in the air otherwise.

and despite the rhetoric and ignorance of the rest of the nation, Texas is actually a very Democratic state. We're "blue dogs" at the end of the day.. the Democratic party becoming far left wing is what has killed that in recent years.

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There's nothing 'right wing nut' about the law in Arizona.

uh huh.

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On Thursday, Gov. Rick Perry said the new Arizona law would not be right for Texas, upholding the state's long-held tradition of rejecting harsh anti-immigrant policies.

...

"I fully recognize and support a state's right and obligation to protect its citizens, but I have concerns with portions of the law passed in Arizona and believe it would not be the right direction for Texas," Perry said in a written statement.

"For example, some aspects of the law turn law enforcement officers into immigration officials by requiring them to determine immigration status during any lawful contact with a suspected alien, taking them away from their existing law enforcement duties, which are critical to keeping citizens safe."

...

The Arizona law will take effect in August and will require law enforcement officers, "when practicable," to detain people who they reasonably suspect are in the country without authorization and to verify their status with federal officials.

http://www.statesman.com/news/local/austin-may-limit-arizona-ties-over-immigration-law-647971.html

zomg, aj agrees with something about texas!

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zomg, aj agrees with something about texas!

Texas is big. I agree with that.

Texas is hot. I agree with that too.

Texas has a lot of dirt. Another thing "about Texas" I agree with.

I could go on.

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I could go on.

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There you go. Good stuff. I remember the strip clubs in Austin, wow. Only place with better strip joints that I've been to were in Ft. Lauderdale and Atlanta.

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[Ban Hammer 12,837]

Texas is big. I agree with that.

Texas is hot. I agree with that too.

Texas has a lot of dirt. Another thing "about Texas" I agree with.

I could go on.

look out vj, he's on a roll!

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There you go. Good stuff. I remember the strip clubs in Austin, wow. Only place with better strip joints that I've been to were in Ft. Lauderdale and Atlanta.

Atlanta has been the strip club capital of the world for quite some time.

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Perry and Riddle aren't on the same page, at all

http://ktar.com/index.php?sid=1288826&nid=509

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There's nothing 'right wing nut' about the law in Arizona. Enforcing the LAW is not right wing.. Cmon now.

If standing up for your country is right-wing, then everyone with half a brain should join the party.