Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Immigration's latest ally: Christian right


sounds mysteriously like that passed around talking point speech of Cantor's, hmmmmmm.
The usual suspects pushing immigration reform have a new ally in the fight this time — the religious right.
Christian conservatives, who stayed on the sidelines in 2006 or opposed reform outright, have sprung into action for the cause.
They’re talking to their congregations from the pulpit. They’re urging lawmakers in private meetings to support reform. And they’re even calling for change publicly.
The efforts have dramatically changed the dynamics of the debate, so much so that Republicans anxious to vote yes on a deal might have the political cover to do it.
“I think it is night and day, particularly among social conservatives,” Faith and Freedom Coalition’s Ralph Reed told POLITICO of the support for immigration reform.
i keep turning around and my eye is darting back in forth i know there is someone or thing hiding in the bushes, evangelicals rank 2nd to none in the hate bigotry racist column, now they are embracing the bane of their existence?
this is a collaboration with the republican party to help sell this change BS, you can talk different lie different walk different makes no difference when you close the door and draw the shade, up jumps the boogey.
Reed’s group released a letter Tuesday that outlines broad goals for reform, like keeping families together, reforming the visa system and securing the border.
High profile leaders are also weighing in. Mathew Staver, vice president of Liberty University, the college started by former TV minister Jerry Falwell, is on board. Focus on the Family, which for years has focused on issues like opposing abortion rights and gay marriage, is supporting immigration reform for the first time in its history — even using its radio broadcast that reaches millions to push its message.
they want to express empathy now, let those you have opposed date your daughter , invite them over or to your "club", show your friends you got a brand new bag.
sounds mysteriously like that passed around talking point speech of Cantor's, hmmmmmm.