tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post5858921106535910641..comments2024-03-26T14:01:36.240-05:00Comments on Public Policy Polling: Goddard leads in ArizonaTom Jensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545052616714485196noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-20816786284702964452010-05-18T00:42:25.536-05:002010-05-18T00:42:25.536-05:00I've done some extensive research for this guy...I've done some extensive research for this guy, Hess earned my vote. I beleive that he's well rounded and flexible for the good of Arizona. I'm for the fence to be built and also aprove of some kind of national guard influence at our border. Don't get me wrong, I want the fence because less Hispanics will die in the desert and the guards for the hick rednecks that have shot and killed illegal imigrants, "no one says anything about that though"! So I'm voting for Goddard this term. He is the right choice.born2bkinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02584027614099940198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-14896735158614868362010-04-29T10:51:47.166-05:002010-04-29T10:51:47.166-05:00Arizona's immigration enforcement law is so ob...Arizona's immigration enforcement law is so obviously appropriate that Texas may soon follow.<br /><br />“The first priority for any elected official is to make sure that the safety and security of Texans is well-established,” said Rep. Debbie Riddle, R-Tomball. “If our federal government did their job, then Arizona wouldn't have to take this action, and neither would Texas.”<br /><br />http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/politics/Austins_attention_turns_toward_Arizona_law.html?showFullArticle=y<br /><br />60-70% (depending on the poll) support Arizona's immigration verification. This will only make the gop MORE POPULAR with independents in AZ, TX, and nationwide. Democrats are delusional for trying to pretend that enforcing the law evenly and fairly is somehow going to be unpopular.Christian Libertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842885802414436051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-53884563594515654442010-04-29T10:49:13.696-05:002010-04-29T10:49:13.696-05:00He needs. To quit so the Americas has a fighting c...He needs. To quit so the Americas has a fighting chanceUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10598315095830881386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-20150346048794536462010-04-29T03:21:54.504-05:002010-04-29T03:21:54.504-05:00Not dissing you here Tom, but do you have any expl...Not dissing you here Tom, but do you have any explanation why your poll is so different from Rasmussen? In fact all AZ polls have been all over the place. Are pollsters polling different states by mistake?Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15371639944393542719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-15411428164550275552010-04-28T17:02:05.692-05:002010-04-28T17:02:05.692-05:00In theory, the law is probably ok, but the reality...In theory, the law is probably ok, but the reality is that the way it will play out is that officers will ask people that look a certain way for papers. Or for example, my last name looks Hispanic, I am not and I was born in the US. I now live in AZ. So, if a cop pulls me over because my license plate lamp is dim (they do that here) does the cop then have the right to demand my "papers" ie my birth certificate because based on my last name he has reasonable suspicion to believe that I am here illegally? Thats why this law is a problem. No doubt that there is a problem on the boarder. But this is not the solution. <br /><br />ChristinaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015022346119691647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-80522962944072548622010-04-28T14:20:30.445-05:002010-04-28T14:20:30.445-05:00@Horus
Democrats only win when they run AS CONSER...@Horus<br /><br />Democrats only win when they run AS CONSERVATIVES. Democrats won in 2006 by running AS CONSERVATIVES (reforming ethics, reducing spending). Then Democrats got in power and exposed themselves as left-wing frauds. Once again, the more conservative candidate will win. Only this time, the people won't be fooled into thinking that Democrats would actually govern as conservatives.Christian Libertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842885802414436051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-53182487710260744872010-04-28T14:17:51.693-05:002010-04-28T14:17:51.693-05:00PPP's AZ poll:
Only Arpaio (pro-enforcement) ...PPP's AZ poll:<br /><br />Only Arpaio (pro-enforcement) has favorables above 50%.<br /><br />RR post-signing:<br /><br />Brewer receives a bounce from signing the enforcement bill that now places her favorables above 50%.<br /><br />So, only candidates who are publicly in favor of enforcement have 50+% favorables. No candidate who opposes enforcement does.<br /><br />And how does the left think they are going to win over an electorate that disagrees with them on <br />1) challenging Obamacare as unconsitutional <br />2) enforcing existing immigration law<br /><br />Unless Democrats run AS CONSERVATIVES, they cannot win. Arizona wants what the Republicans are offering. Unless Democrats run to the right of the Republicans, they don't have a chance.Christian Libertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842885802414436051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-25736782391508964982010-04-28T14:12:33.516-05:002010-04-28T14:12:33.516-05:00@Bryan,
The immigration law is appropriate. OPPO...@Bryan, <br /><br />The immigration law is appropriate. OPPOSITION to this commonsense law is racist.<br /><br />Racism comes from the left.<br />Justice comes from the right.<br /><br />It is the right that sees all people as equal and judges the content of their character. It is the left that stokes and exploits lingering racial tensions.<br /><br />It is Republicans that honor Martin Luther King's legacy by judging all equally before the law. It is the Democrats who continue to practice racism.<br /><br />Justice comes from conservatism.<br />Racism comes from progressivism.Christian Libertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842885802414436051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-81065454906937580242010-04-28T14:05:42.913-05:002010-04-28T14:05:42.913-05:00Already Goddard opposed his own constituents when ...Already Goddard opposed his own constituents when he refused to challenge the OBVIOUSLY unconstitutional monstrosity that is Obamacare. How much more can Goddard openly and defiantly show himself to be a left-wing nutjob who is horribly out of touch with Arizona?<br /><br />Watch the statements Goddard makes in criticism of this commonsense immigration reform bill. According to AZCENTRAL.com Goddard's criticsm of the bill was: "We've got some very serious crime problems out there, and this bill does not address them. It does not give us tools to go after criminals that are part of the cartels." While factually incorrect, (checking immigration status of those stopped for other valid police reasons certainly would be helpful and appropriate, although possibly insufficient) the tone of his criticism is reassuringly moderate (for now). <br /><br />For now, his criticism appears to be that the law is insufficient or may not be effective. Fine. But if he veers left and tries to claim that there is anything wrong with verifying immigration status, he will forfeit the election. Independents will not tolerate someone who values overlooking illegal immigration over the security of lawful citizens and the even application of the law.Christian Libertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842885802414436051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-61472210125618088742010-04-28T10:09:03.825-05:002010-04-28T10:09:03.825-05:00"Do you favor or oppose the new immigration l..."Do you favor or oppose the new immigration law signed by the Governor last week?<br />64% Favor<br />30% Oppose<br />6% Not sure"<br /><br />http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_state_surveys/arizona/toplines/toplines_arizona_and_immigration_april_27_2010<br /><br />This commonsense immigration enforcement bill makes Republicans MORE POPULAR with Arizona and with America in general... and once again exposes Democrats as completely out of touch with their constituents.Christian Libertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842885802414436051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-59982288298582068132010-04-28T10:07:23.944-05:002010-04-28T10:07:23.944-05:00Just remember that Janet Napolitano, a Democrat, w...Just remember that Janet Napolitano, a Democrat, was re-elected Governor of AZ in 2006 with 67% of the vote.<br /><br />We will see similar results with Goddard.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09060182034043779374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-27811978167532886602010-04-28T09:49:14.965-05:002010-04-28T09:49:14.965-05:00Brewer receives a BOUNCE from signing the immigrat...Brewer receives a BOUNCE from signing the immigration enforcement bill.<br /><br />56% now approve of Brewer after signing the immigration bill into law, up from 40% just two weeks ago. 22% now strongly approve, up from 5% two weeks ago. (Rasmussen Apr 28)<br /><br />Has there ever been a measure THIS POPULAR!?! Has there ever been a measure that can boost a politician's popularity this much?<br /><br />Delusional leftists who like to PRETEND that there is anything wrong with a fair and even enforcement of existing law are sowing the seeds of their own demise.<br /><br />The matchup against Goddard also shows Brewer expanding her lead, from 44-40 two weeks ago, to 48-40 today. (Ras Apr 28)<br /><br />This is the second time in as many months that Brewer has been on the right side of a major issue and Goddard has been on the wrong side. <br /><br />In March, Goddard refused to challenge the unconstitutional monstrosity that is Obamacare. When Brewer acted, she erased his momentary advantage and regained the lead in the polls. When Brewer signed this commonsense bill into law, she extended her lead over the Democrat. <br /><br />Signing the immigration bill into law and challenging Obamacare were absolutely the right decisions. And the Republican will be rewarded for opposing left-wing lunacy and representing the will of the people.Christian Libertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842885802414436051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-54041971136365678952010-04-28T09:31:29.093-05:002010-04-28T09:31:29.093-05:00What does she expect? By signing that horribly ra...What does she expect? By signing that horribly racist racial profiling bill she has lost all support from Hispanics, and will never get it back. I find it amusing. She will get what she deservesJoe the Disabled Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421946727176765457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-61432040109850044332010-04-28T08:18:08.726-05:002010-04-28T08:18:08.726-05:00Now I see that Rasmussen has Brewer pulling ahead ...Now I see that Rasmussen has Brewer pulling ahead after signing of bill, ahead 48-40 on Goddard. Job approval spiked to 56% from 40% 2 weeks ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-2025887479803865092010-04-28T08:01:08.144-05:002010-04-28T08:01:08.144-05:00I love the idea you have on protecting your state ...I love the idea you have on protecting your state . I don't know why people are fighting against you but they blame for enforcing the lawUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10598315095830881386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-51785253162431132532010-04-28T07:55:49.229-05:002010-04-28T07:55:49.229-05:00The AZ law is basically racist. Has anyone conside...The AZ law is basically racist. Has anyone considered that fact that not all illegal aliens are hispanic or coming over the border from Mexico? There are white illegals from Canada and Europe in AZ. Your law makes suspects of latino U.S. Citizens and treats them as second class citizens by putting them under suspicion by default. <br /><br />The police, like commenters to this article, will only racially profile people who "look like" aliens. The GOP, Tea Party-types and conservatives are driving away minorities in droves (and don't give a darn about it). <br /><br />Worst is the fact that here are plenty of people/people who will have no problem hassling and cracking the heads of latino innocents if it leads to an arrest of guilty people.<br /><br />AZ will come to regret this law because it dishonors many of your citizens.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12838094074992057738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-91186713250573892862010-04-27T15:37:00.354-05:002010-04-27T15:37:00.354-05:00Arizona law is appropriate and sensible:
"Ha...Arizona law is appropriate and sensible:<br /><br />"Has anyone actually read the law? Contrary to the talk, it is a reasonable, limited, carefully-crafted measure designed to help law enforcement deal with a serious problem in Arizona. Its authors anticipated criticism and went to great lengths to make sure it is constitutional and will hold up in court. It is the criticism of the law that is over the top, not the law itself.<br />The law requires police to check with federal authorities on a person's immigration status, if officers have stopped that person for some legitimate reason and come to suspect that he or she might be in the U.S. illegally. The heart of the law is this provision: "For any lawful contact made by a law enforcement official or a law enforcement agency…where reasonable suspicion exists that the person is an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States, a reasonable attempt shall be made, when practicable, to determine the immigration status of the person…"<br />Critics have focused on the term "reasonable suspicion" to suggest that the law would give police the power to pick anyone out of a crowd for any reason and force them to prove they are in the U.S. legally. Some foresee mass civil rights violations targeting Hispanics.<br />What fewer people have noticed is the phrase "lawful contact," which defines what must be going on before police even think about checking immigration status. "That means the officer is already engaged in some detention of an individual because he's violated some other law," says Kris Kobach, a University of Missouri Kansas City Law School professor who helped draft the measure. "The most likely context where this law would come into play is a traffic stop."<br /><br /><br />Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columns/Byron-York/A-carefully-crafted-immigration-law-in-Arizona-92136104.htmlChristian Libertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842885802414436051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-41334545282233801142010-04-27T15:09:17.005-05:002010-04-27T15:09:17.005-05:00Rationally, legal residents and citizens will supp...Rationally, legal residents and citizens will support enforcement. Only those brainwashed by the demagoguery of the left would oppose verifying the immigration status of those in the state. <br /><br />This will make the GOP MORE popular with independents and legal immigrants, including hispanics. This will make the GOP the majority party for decades. Democrats have exposed themselves as corrupt and hysterical lunatics for opposing enforcement of immigration laws on the books.Christian Libertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842885802414436051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-52632540169051513952010-04-27T14:53:58.784-05:002010-04-27T14:53:58.784-05:00Izanagi,
You do know that 51% of white democrats ...Izanagi,<br /><br />You do know that 51% of white democrats are supporting this bill in Arizona, right? When it comes to legalizing illegal immigrants, most of the Americans including African Americans are opposed to the idea. So, you are ready to legalize 15 to 20 million illegal immigrants? Be realRanjitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-11890691996556929252010-04-27T14:33:30.744-05:002010-04-27T14:33:30.744-05:00Thank you AZ GOP!!! You've just handed Preside...Thank you AZ GOP!!! You've just handed President Obama and the Democrats AZ's 11-12 electoral votes come 2012. Now you can join the CA GOP in permanent political irrelevance!Izanagihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17552588908793852610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-66864514576861162502010-04-27T14:20:43.570-05:002010-04-27T14:20:43.570-05:00I am glad to see Goddard leading in the polls. Som...I am glad to see Goddard leading in the polls. Someone has to show the Republicans that the American people won't tolerate the Stalinist policies signed by Brewer last week, requiring all residents to carry proof of citizenship with them at all times or be subject to harassment by police and their fellow citizens.AJDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-68156609969098478782010-04-27T13:48:31.801-05:002010-04-27T13:48:31.801-05:00"It's likely the ramp up in support on th..."It's likely the ramp up in support on the Democrat side among Hispanics is a passing phenomenon. Historically, it always has been"<br /><br />yeah right, just like in California after prop. 187 ... LOL !<br /><br />the GOP is committing long-term political suicide w/ this issue ... but, hey, more power to them on that ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-18375875438747992882010-04-27T13:40:07.220-05:002010-04-27T13:40:07.220-05:00The impact of Democrat fearmongering will have sub...The impact of Democrat fearmongering will have subsided by November. Hispanics may even begin to see the benefits of tighter immigration controls within their own communities. It's likely the ramp up in support on the Democrat side among Hispanics is a passing phenomenon. Historically, it always has been.Anil Petrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09282048082722366947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-55393912661684294322010-04-27T12:48:42.729-05:002010-04-27T12:48:42.729-05:00Though there isn't a big difference between yo...Though there isn't a big difference between your's and Rasmussen poll when matching Brewer vs. Martin (Rasmussen had Brewer up 4 and you down 3 because of margin of error) but matching against Martin, Rasmussen had Martin up 13 and you down 11! this is a huge difference! who has it dead wrong????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-37804262761740620902010-04-27T12:19:03.097-05:002010-04-27T12:19:03.097-05:00Favorability for Arpaio (known for immigration enf...Favorability for Arpaio (known for immigration enforcement) is much higher than that of Goddard. In fact, the only candidate that a majority of Arizonans approved of was Arpaio. And for all the concern about Arpaio being "controversial" he is as competitive against Goddard as is Brewer (both within MOE)... and Rasmussen has Brewer up 44%-40% against Goddard. <br /><br />When hispanics are only 29% of the population and only 17% of the likely electorate, the susceptibility of hispanics to the demagoguery of the left is not a deal-breaker by any means. Independents overwhelmingly support immigration enforcement. And courageous politicians should not make wimpy threats of hispanic retaliation the least impediment to doing the right thing and protecting the lawful citizens of America and lawful residents of Arizona. <br /><br />When 70% of Arizonans and 69% of independents support immigration enforcement, what could possibly make enforcement "controversial"?? other than the hand-wringing of leftist elites in the leftist establishment media. <br /><br />Notice that support for Arizona's immigration enforcement bill is nearly twice as great as the size of the leftist minority that rammed Obamacare down America's throat. But because leftists don't like it, they get to PRETEND that immigration enforcement is "controversial". GIVE ME A BREAK!<br /><br />The race still leans to the GOP. Because the more people learn about the "controversial" enforcement measure, the more they will support it. And the more Arizonans learn about the position of the Democratic party, the more they will see the Democrats as the enemy of civil society and the rule of law.Christian Libertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842885802414436051noreply@blogger.com