Huckabee Waffles On Educating Illegals

Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, was indecisive when asked whether children of illegal aliens should become eligible for federal student aid such as Pell grants and subsidized federal student loans:

"I'm not sure that I would support that," Huckabee told ABC News, "it was a different program in Arkansas."

Huckabee backed in-state tuition for the children of illegal aliens when he was the governor of Arkansas, waffled while appearing on ABC News' "This Week with George Stephanopoulos." The former Arkansas governor, who backed in-state tuition for the children of illegal aliens, waffled while appearing on ABC News' "This Week with George Stephanopoulos."

Not an impressive performance from a candidate

Huckabee's indecision drew quick criticism from his fellow Republican candidates:

"Gov. Romney does not support providing federal taxpayer-funded student aid intended for legal residents going to illegal immigrants," Romney spokesman Kevin Madden told ABC News. "Mike Huckabee's position [in Arkansas] that taxpayer dollars meant for students who are legal residents should also be made available to illegal immigrants puts him squarely at odds with the American taxpayer."

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"Children who are born in this country are U.S. citizens and entitled to the privileges of citizenship," said Thompson spokeswoman Karen Hanretty. "Those in our country illegally are not. It's that simple."

Compared to Fred's simple common sense clarity, Huckabee's waffling reminds me of Hillary's failure to give a straight answer about driving illegals.

Comments

[magyart]

Have u heard of the Save Act HR 4088 ? It will force employers to verify social security numbers. If you use a false number ur fired.

Take away their jobs and they are forced to self deport. No job, no DLs, & no hope.

I'm only voting for those candidates that support this bill.

Contact yr elected reps. today and urge them to cosign the Save Act - HR4088.