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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
David Baria-x on Immigration
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Phil Bryant on Immigration
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Republican Governor:
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- Do everything possible to keep Syrian refugees out of MS. (Nov 2015)
- Strongest anti-illegal immigration law in MS history. (May 2011)
- E-verify at work; proof of citizenship in traffic stops. (May 2011)
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Robert Foster on Immigration
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Liberal governors ignore federal immigration law. (May 2019)
- No sanctuary: report illegal criminals. (Dec 2018)
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Jim Hood on Immigration
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Stay out of DACA fights; it's a federal issue. (Sep 2017)
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Trent Lott on Immigration
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Republican Jr Senator (MS):
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- Voted YES on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
- Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
- Rated 88% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
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Tate Reeves on Immigration
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Supports law enforcement inquiry into immigration status. (Jan 2017)
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Howard Sherman on Immigration
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Bill Waller on Immigration
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Republican Gubernatorial candidate:
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- National Guard is reasonable for border security. (Mar 2019)
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Senate:
MS 2020: 2020 MS Senatorial race
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David Baria on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for Mississippi U. S. Senator:
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- Path to citizenship for DREAMers; earned path for others. (Oct 2018)
- Against President Trump's immigration policies. (Jun 2018)
- Opposes more border security, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Jensen Bohren on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for Mississippi U. S. Senator:
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- Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens. (Feb 2018)
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Travis Childers on Immigration
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Signed anti-amnesty pledge: don't reward lawbreakers. (Oct 2014)
- Secure our borders; enforce our laws. (Nov 2010)
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Mike Espy on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for Mississippi U. S. Senator:
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- DACA recipients should be allowed to stay in US. (Oct 2020)
- Separating children from families at border is misguided. (Oct 2018)
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Cindy Hyde-Smith on Immigration
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Republican Mississippi U. S. Senator:
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- No to DACA, breaking immigration laws has consequences. (Oct 2020)
- Separating kids at border is distressing, but enforce law. (Oct 2018)
- ICE performs vital functions that protect American families. (Jul 2018)
- Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
- Pro-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Chris McDaniel on Immigration
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Republican challenger:
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- Obama separated kids from families at the border too!. (Oct 2018)
- Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Jul 2014)
- Start controlling illegal immigration with border control. (Oct 2013)
- Supports border infrastructure, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Roger Wicker on Immigration
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Republican Representative (MS-1):
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- De-fund DREAMer programs; oppose path for citizenship. (Oct 2018)
- No comprehensive legislation; no amnesty. (Nov 2008)
- Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
- Supports border infrastructure, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Michael Guest on Immigration
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Republican (District 3):
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- Modernize system to make it easier to legally enter country. (Nov 2018)
- Building wall halts flow of illegal drugs & migrants into US. (May 2018)
- Supports border wall, according to CC survey. (Aug 2018)
- PVS:Illegal immigrants must exit and re-enter. (Aug 2018)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
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Gregg Harper on Immigration
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Republican (District 3):
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- Enforce the laws; secure our borders, now. (Nov 2008)
- Rated A- by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
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Trent Kelly on Immigration
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Republican House Member (District 1):
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- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
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Steven Palazzo on Immigration
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Republican (District 4):
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- Enforce laws against illegal immigration; it costs $25M/year. (Nov 2010)
- No birthright citizenship unless one parent is an American. (Jun 2013)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
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Gene Taylor on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (MS-4):
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- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted NO on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 92% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
- End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
- Rated A- by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Bennie Thompson on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (MS-2):
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- Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
- Expand border security on Mexican border. (Apr 2009)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Robert Gray on Immigration
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| Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial Nominee:
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Vicki Slater on Immigration
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| Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial candidate (lost primary):
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Tate Reeves on Immigration
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Lt. Gov; Republican possibility for 2018 special US Senator:
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- Supports law enforcement inquiry into immigration status. (Jan 2017)
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Alan Nunnelee on Immigration
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Republican (deceased 2015) (District 1):
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- Secure the borders; enforce existing laws. (Nov 2010)
- No birthright citizenship unless one parent is an American. (Jan 2013)
- Stop releasing low-risk illegal immigrants. (Mar 2013)
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Roger Wicker on Immigration
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Republican Representative (MS-1):
Click here for 16 full quotes
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- De-fund DREAMer programs; oppose path for citizenship. (Oct 2018)
- No comprehensive legislation; no amnesty. (Nov 2008)
- Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
- Supports border infrastructure, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Haley Barbour on Immigration
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Former Republican Governor (2004-2012):
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- Expedite removal of those who are in the US unlawfully. (Apr 1996)
- Official English unites Americans. (Apr 1996)
- Humanitarian & political admissions OK; but not economic. (Apr 1996)
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Kirk Fordice on Immigration
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| Former Republican Governor (1992-1999):
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Ronnie Musgrove on Immigration
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2008 Senate challenger; previously Democratic MS Governor:
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- Say no to businesses that hire illegal aliens. (Jan 2008)
- Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
- Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
- Import farm workers from Mexico. (Sep 2001)
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Haley Barbour on Immigration
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Former Republican challenger (2006), Governor:
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- Expedite removal of those who are in the US unlawfully. (Apr 1996)
- Official English unites Americans. (Apr 1996)
- Humanitarian & political admissions OK; but not economic. (Apr 1996)
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Bill Bowlin on Immigration
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Former Democratic Challenger (2006):
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- Enforce existing immigration laws for safety and security. (Jun 2006)
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Ronnie Musgrove on Immigration
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2008 Senate challenger; previously Democratic MS Governor:
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- Say no to businesses that hire illegal aliens. (Jan 2008)
- Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
- Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
- Import farm workers from Mexico. (Sep 2001)
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Travis Childers on Immigration
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 1):
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- Signed anti-amnesty pledge: don't reward lawbreakers. (Oct 2014)
- Secure our borders; enforce our laws. (Nov 2010)
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Erik Fleming on Immigration
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Allow immigrant kids educational opportunities. (Mar 2008)
- I do not support English-only legislation. (Mar 2008)
- Does not support vigilante groups like the Minutemen. (Mar 2008)
- Opposes English-only legislation. (Feb 2006)
- Let immigrant kids in schools; let parents earn legal status. (Feb 2006)
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Trent Lott on Immigration
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Republican Jr Senator (MS):
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- Voted YES on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
- Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
- Rated 88% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
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Charles Pickering on Immigration
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Republican Representative (MS-3):
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- Rated 92% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Chip Pickering on Immigration
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Republican challenger, U.S. Rep.:
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- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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Ronnie Shows on Immigration
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Gene Taylor on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (MS-4):
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- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted NO on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 92% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
- End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
- Rated A- by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Thad Cochran on Immigration
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Republican Sr Senator (MS):
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- Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
- Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
- Cover child resident aliens under Medicaid and SCHIP. (May 2005)
- Rated 50% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
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Albert N. Gore on Immigration
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Illegal workers do jobs Americans will not take. (Aug 2012)
- Get undocumented workers paying taxes: an untapped resource. (Mar 2012)
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