Former Rep. J.D. Hayworth, who planned to submit a petition with 11,000 signatures on Monday to get his name on the ballot for the state's Aug. 24 primary, told The Washington Times' "America's Morning News" radio show on Monday that "the momentum is on my side" in the race.
"Arizonans are telling John McCain, 'Thank you for your service, but it is time to come back home,'" Mr. Hayworth said.
The new law, which Republican Gov. Jan Brewer signed Friday, makes it a state offense to be in the U.S. without authorization. Considered the toughest immigration statute in the country, it has deeply divided Arizona, where opponents of the law have rallied, and where the Associated Press reported that vandals smeared refried beans in the shape of swastikas on the state Capitol's windows.
Criticism has also come from Mexican President Felipe Calderon, who said relations between Arizona and Mexico could suffer, and from President Obama, who said the law is an example of "irresponsibility" by the state. Mr. Obama told administration lawyers to see whether it violated civil rights statutes.
Mr. Hayworth said he strongly backs the new law, and accused Mr. McCain of changing positions. He said the senator, who has called for deploying 3,000 National Guard troops to the border, failed to support the Enforcement First Act Mr. Hayworth proposed in 2005 that included that provision.
People have NO idea what it is like to live in a border state. Why is enforcement of current Federal Law (hint the word "illegal") suddenly a hate crime? Hey liberal racists, why don't we adopt Mexico's immigration policy that is ten times more restrictive than ours? Do you really think with our tanking economy there are still jobs for landscapers,daylaborers, cleaning people like 5 years ago? Well, outside of the Beltway?
ReplyDeleteIf the federal government controled the border, it would not be necessary for Arizona to pass this bill.
ReplyDeleteThe failure is the federal government that allows invaders to flood into our country.
Hayworth law and order stance is forcing liberal McCain to appear tough on illegals.
The feds cannot ignore our pleas for troops now. We have taken measures to enforce the laws and we have created noise in doing so. McCain along with the AZ govt are only doing what is needed to protect us from the crime, drugs, drop houses, etc. It is long over due that the federal government followed through on the immigration reform. McCain's new 10 point immigration plan would help AZ, the border states and this Nation. We need to keep McCain in office so he can continue working for us.
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