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| Border Security: Approval of AZ Governor Skyrocket |
| 2010-06-12 |
| Only nine months ago, politically speaking, Jan Brewer had flatlined; the Arizona governor's approval rating was at 22 percent. And as recently as three months ago, a Rasmussen poll of likely voters showed her trailing her likely opponent, state Attorney General Terry Goddard, by nearly 10 points in the runup to November's gubernatorial election. But voters in the Grand Canyon State have been singing a different tune since April, when Brewer signed SB1070 -- the state immigration law that has become the focus of a national controversy. Since then, Brewer's approval ratings have skyrocketed, catapulting her to the top of the polls in the gubernatorial race and launching what may be the biggest political comeback of the year in the U.S. Just one month after signing the law, Brewer had taken a 13-point lead over Goddard, with 52 percent of likely voters backing her candidacy, according to Rasmussen Reports. It's a remarkable turnaround for Brewer, who assumed office last year when Gov. Janet Napolitano resigned to become President Obama's secretary of homeland security. Brewer has pulled far ahead in Arizona's Aug. 24 Republican primary race, and she has emerged virtually overnight as a national figure in the debate over border security and illegal immigration. |
| Posted by:Jugum Javitch7328 |
| #11 Brewer's initial problems were related to the budget. She made some pretty unpopular budget choices but the way I read it, she really didn't have a lot of choice. It is nice to see things turn around for her. |
| Posted by: crosspatch 2010-06-12 23:37 |
| #10 Governor Brewer had nothing to lose, so she rolled the dice in what may become the most fateful of Hail Mary passes. Between her and Chris Cristie goring the the Lefts most Sacred Cows, and reaping windfall approval...we may see a turn around. Nothing succeeds like success. |
| Posted by: Secret Asian Man 2010-06-12 21:17 |
| #9 In 2008 a measure was passed that requires our Highway Patrol and other law enforcement officials to verify the immigration status... Just for your bookmarks and the usual troll, here's Muehler, Darin v. Mena, Iris (03/22/2005) from SCOTUS which finishes...The Court also concluded that the questioning of Mena about her immigration status also did not violate her 4th Amendment rights. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2010-06-12 19:52 |
| #8 " #3 Well, it's a alot like declaring grits to be the national food, I mean, all white and no taste does have it's fans. But it's a niche product, whose time is running out. And then we kill you. Posted by Shipman" Um, just what the hell are you talking about Shipman? Mizzou is far from an "all white" state. Plenty of "legal" diversity to be found in "the Sho Me" state. So again, just what the hell are you inferring here son? |
| Posted by: Jefferson 2010-06-12 19:15 |
| #7 Careful with endorsements of Jan Brewer. She is a "moderate" Republican who joined with the anti-illegal alien legislators late in the game. While she is head over heels better than Terry Goddard, who is a very liberal tool, her primary opponent, State Treasurer Republican Dean Martin, is a much more hard core conservative. |
| Posted by: Anonymoose 2010-06-12 18:01 |
| #6 Well said Pan. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2010-06-12 17:39 |
| #5 Gov. Jan didn't write the law, she signed it after it passed the congress. Don't have enough information about "Jingleberry", but the talking points he has made on the news seem to be about right. The only real lack of leadership in the Gulf is Obama. |
| Posted by: bman 2010-06-12 17:20 |
| #4 Jan displays the solid leadership that is soooo lacking in America. For example, Gov Jingleberry in Lousiana stood on the shore screaming like a baby about the black sludge that was going to destroy his shore. He whined about the feds not doing their job or approving the permits to put up the sand bar, stopped dead in his tracks forthe lack of some GS12's signature. All the while he is standing on thousands of feet of oil booms and there are tens of ships that skim oil sitting in his docks just waiting on the word to go. He was to much a slave to the bureaucracy and a coward to take the lead and go save his state froma preventable disaster. What the fuck was the coast guard going to do if he got on the ships and headed to the spill???? Shoot the govenor? Jindell is a baby, coward, and no leader. He and Obama are cut from the same nanny state ideals. Give them both straws. Now bak to Jan. When the Feds did nothing to help the crisis in her state, she took the federal law and made it a state law and set out to fix it on her own. So far it has ALL proven to be constitutional. Then she went after the confusing gun laws. When the state could not get the concealed and open carry laws to work together, she abolished them both. Not making guns outlawed until they sorted it out, but she gave the right to bear arms to everyone, our constitutional right, until the laws are corrected. People see leadership, people gravitate to it. She is doing great and the polls show it. |
| Posted by: 49 Pan 2010-06-12 16:28 |
| #3 Well, it's a alot like declaring grits to be the national food, I mean, all white and no taste does have it's fans. But it's a niche product, whose time is running out. And then we kill you. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2010-06-12 15:38 |
| #2 SO WHY IS EVERYBODY SO UPSET ABOUT ARIZONA ?? The States are starting to exercise their sovereignty rights! Simple solutions to not so complex problems! The "Show Me" state has once again showed us how it should be done. They need more publication and exposure on this. Let's pass it around. In 2007, Missouri placed on the ballot a proposed constitutional amendment designating English as the Official language of Missouri . Nearly 90% voting in favor! English became the official language for ALL governmental proceeding in Missouri. It also means no individual has the right to demand government services in a language OTHER than English. In 2008 a measure was passed that requires our Highway Patrol and other law enforcement officials to verify the immigration status of any person arrested, and inform federal authorities if the person is found to be here illegally. It allows Missouri law enforcement offices to receive training to enforce federal immigration laws. The bill makes it clear that illegal immigrants will NOT have access to taxpayers benefits such as food stamps and health care through Missouri HealthNET. In 2009 a measure was passed that ensures Missouri 's public institutions of higher education do NOT award financial aid to individuals who are here illegally. The law also requires all post-secondary institutions of higher education to annually certify to the Missouri Dept. of Higher Education that they have NOT knowingly awarded financial aid to students who are unlawfully present in the United States . So while Arizona has made national news for its new law, it is important to remember Missouri has been proactive in addressing this growing problem. Missouri has sent a clear message that illegal immigrants are NOT welcome in our state and they are certainly NOT welcome to receive public benefits at the cost of Missouri taxpayers! Article in "The Ozarks Sentinel" Editorial Opinion - Nita Jane Ayres, May 13, 2010 |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2010-06-12 15:18 |
| #1 Since then, Brewer's approval ratings have skyrocketed, catapulting her to the top of the polls in the gubernatorial race and launching what may be the biggest political comeback of the year in the U.S. Note to Barry: Keep doing the 'nothing much' that you are doing and continue verbalizing the Oval Office 'butt kick.' All will be better in 2010, I promise. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2010-06-12 15:12 |