McDonnell Petitions Feds for Immigration Enforcement Deal

Gov. Bob McDonnell (R-VA) has petitioned the federal government to allow some Virginia State Police officers to perform some immigration enforcement duties.  This would fall under the “287g” program.

Currently, state police policy gives troopers the option of asking about immigration status when it is relevant to a criminal investigation.

"Our policy does not mandate that it be asked," state police spokeswoman Corinne Geller said. "If it’s relevant to bringing an investigation to a conclusion, then the question will be asked."

McDonnell disclosed his continued effort to secure an agreement during a news conference in which he was asked to comment on this week’s opinion from Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli that police in Virginia may inquire about the immigration status of people they stop or arrest.

The governor said Cuccinelli’s opinion generally tracked one McDonnell issued as attorney general in 2007.

Under current Virginia law, law enforcement officers are required to inquire about the immigration status of all persons taken to jail for another suspected crime.

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CASA de Maryland Gets Political

CASA de Maryland, the organization funded by Maryland taxpayer dollars to help ILLEGAL immigrants, is venturing out into politics.  Wait a second; I thought they were already “political”.  They are, but now they will OVERTLY engage in partisan political activity.

Dubbed CASA in Action, the group sent out surveys to politicians in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties and will endorse primary candidates who promote Hispanic causes.

Among the questions: Whether candidates support giving driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants, whether English should be the official state language, and whether office seekers would push for more funding for Hispanic nonprofits.

"It allows immigrants and low-income people in Maryland to come together and express their political priorities," said spokeswoman Eliza Leighton.

Should this preclude CASA from receiving taxpayer dollars?  NO!  They shouldn’t have been receiving tax dollars before; but this twist really changes the playing field.  While not illegal, Marylanders should ask if CASA is a responsible use of taxpayer funds.

Organizers for CASA in Action expect to make serious political headway in local and state races, citing the "enormous unrealized potential of the Latino vote."

Given that election judges cannot demand ID, or that county electoral boards cannot demand proof of citizenship beyond an individuals say-so, groups like “CASA in Action” have to make Marylanders seriously question the validity of elections.

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Obama Administrations Ignores Illegal Immigration

As Brian Kirwin has noted in Bearing Drift, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has changed the rules under which local law enforcement officers may detain suspected illegal aliens.  How many times must we repeat the same scenario, where honest citizens are robbed, maimed, or killed because certain groups in our society don’t want to appear xenophobic?

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Does Evangelism Equal Genocide?

According to Ron Moore’s blog over at the Washington Examiner is appears so.  Mr. Champ over at TwoSentz has chosen promulgate this foolishness as well.

What am I talking about?  It seems that there is a video making its way around the internet that makes certain scary claims about Muslim demographics.  If this video is to be believed, Europe will be controlled by Muslims in 50 years and we’re next.  According to Moore and Mr. Champ the video is a call for some type of “ethnic cleansing” of Muslims.

To be fair, I’m not in a position to argue the veracity of the video’s claims; and I really don’t feel like doing the research.  However, I can testify that spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ is not “ethnic cleansing”.  And guess what?  That is precisely what action the video calls for.

If my buddy TwoSentz is going to allow this kind of garbage to be placed on his website, he has a definite right to do so.  However, I would suggest that he take down all of his supporting pictures and info about our mutual friend Jim Ireton.  I don’t think Jim can get re-elected with the key Muslim and radical atheist (apparently Mr. Champ’s pitch) vote.  Please, however, keep up all of the Frank Kratovil stuff.

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Morning Line – February 26, 2009

Delaware -

Our friends at DelawareLiberal provide a summary of some recent bill filed in the Delaware legislature.  They’re still “showing the love” for Rep. Mike Castle (R-DE).  and … They obviously neither like nor understand the humor of Rush Limbaugh.

Indicted for murder, Wilmington man pleads to conspiracy.  Should be back on the streets soon.

Delaware Psychiatric Center (DPC) lawsuit to proceed.

Maryland -

O’Malley FINALLY gets it!  Driver’s licenses are for CITIZENS and LEGAL RESIDENTS.

The Democrat-controlled Maryland legislature wants to increase higher ed spending.  If you can’t spend taxpayers’ money today, plan to spend it tomorrow.

Maryland AG to investigate Somerset County Sheriff.

Virginia -

Budget conference hits wall.

Payday lending bill headed to Governor’s desk.

Bill to allow concealed carry in bars passes.  Kaine likely to veto.

VA Beach Sheriff and DA file for re-election.

Former teacher sentenced for kiddie porn.

National -

First Obama budget features a $1.75 TRILLION deficit.  Now that’s CHANGE!  Where’s the HOPE?

Obama administration apologizes for immigration raid.  Can’t send those Democrat voters back.  There’s an election next year.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) DEFENDS EARMARKS.

After Obama administration nationalizes the banks (of course we won’t call it “nationalizing”), takeover of the nation’s health care system is next.

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I Didn’t Know That John Kerry Was Running in Maryland

I had to “opportunity” to attend the Frank Kratovil dog and pony show in Salisbury yesterday.  As Yogi Bera said – it was deja vu all over again.  I thought that I was having a flashback from the John Kerry for President campaign.  We were treated to Kratovil’s having opposed the federal bailout before he supported it and Kratovil again stated his support for amnesty for illegal aliens.

For purposes of disclosure, yesterday’s show was a Young Dem event.  This was NOT mentioned in the press release I received regarding the event.  Had Kratovil’s campaign been honest about the event I wouldn’t have raised a stink about it yesterday.  Of course, I doubt any media would have showed up either.  Kratovil’s release made the event appear as if it was an SU event.

But I digress.  Sen. Barbara Mikulski got up and did her duty for party and the liberal cause.  She explained to the group of students that they all needed to get out and work for Barack Obama and Frank Kratovil.  As usual, she was pretty impressive.  I don’t agree with Sen. Mikulski on much, but I have always admired her constituent service and her willingness to take a stand.

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Kratovil Shows Real Talent …

… For Talking Out of Both Sides of Mouth

Yesterday, we showed you the new TV commercial unveiled by Democrat congressional candidate Frank Kratovil. Today a few tidbits were brought to our attention that you may find interesting. Blue Dog Frank promises to:

• Cut Taxes – Just a few months ago, Frank Kratovil called cutting taxes “irresponsible”. At a debate in January Kratovil stated that “we should not even be talking about tax cuts”. After the primary, this tax-cutting man of the people said, “It’s wrong to talk with a straight face about tax cuts. It’s irresponsible“. (Star-Democrat, 01/21/2008 and Star-Democrat, 03/21/2008)

• Cut Wasteful Spending – In a radio interview Kratovil went on the record supporting earmarks. Earmarks are where a great deal of wasteful spending comes from. I wonder where Blue Dog Frank thinks we need a “Bridge to Nowhere”? (WYPR, 06/13/2008)

• End Our Dependence of Foreign Oil – In the same radio interview, Kratovil states that he is opposed to drilling on the outer continental shelf. To steal a Democrat line, “It’s the SUPPLY, stupid!” Without increasing our domestic supply, Americans will continue to face upward spiraling energy costs until we can adopt alternatives. No Frank, drilling won’t solve the problem – it will only help as part of a complete solution. Because you, along with Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama, don’t want to allow drilling our economy will suffer. That means that WE will suffer. Thanks Frank.

• Crack Down on Illegal Immigration – Last January Kratovil stated that he would have supported the “Amnesty” bill that was before Congress last year. Amnesty for 20 million illegals – that’s really “cracking down” on them Frank. (Star-Democrat, 01/13/2008)

We can all see that Frank Kratovil is a talented man. The people he aspires to emulate in Washington haven’t mastered double speak any better than Kratovil has.

While there is no doubt that the First District would suffer if enough folk were tricked into voting for Kratovil, there is also no doubt that Blue Dog Frank would fit right in with the likes of Nancy Pelosi. Frank is really showing off his PG County roots.

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Vota por Obama! Vota por O’Malley!

My friend and Red Maryland colleague Chet Dembeck provides us with some excellent insight into the “quiet invasion” of illegal immigration. Given all of the problems associated with this topic, we cannot overlook the probability of illegals impacting our state and federal elections.

Don’t be shocked to see signs that say:

VOTA POR EL CHRISTO OBAMA! this year and …

VOTA POR O’MALLEY in 2010

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Do Illegals Vote?

The question is not CAN illegal aliens vote in U. S. elections, but DO they vote in our elections? The answer is an unqualified YES, and it could impact who our next President is and the makeup of the next Congress.

The Heritage Foundation outlines past instances of voting by illegals and the fight by leftists to convince Americans (real, honest, LEGAL Americans) that this isn’t a problem. While groups like ACORN are telling working class Americans that they are working for their best interests, this group is out there trying to register voters without any regard to citizenship. In Clark County, NV Larry Lomax, the Registrar of Voters states:

“he sees rampant fraud in the 2,000 to 3,000 registrations ACORN turns in every week.”

As Heritage points out, we already know of at least one Congressional seat that was turned over to the Democrats due (at least in part) to the voting of illegal aliens (1996 – Bob Dornan was ousted by Loretta Sanchez).

Here in Maryland we self-certify our citizenship, and therefore our right to vote. As someone who works to register voters I know that my local registrar does attempt to verify citizenship through social security numbers. However, that is certainly not foolproof.

Of course, this doesn’t matter if your local registrar is more interested in signing up Democrats than citizens.

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Obama’s Solution to the Immigration Problem …

… Learn SPANISH!

Another case of … can America afford Barack Obama?

Thanks to David Anderson at DelawarePolitics.net for the video link.

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