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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Jared Fisher on Immigration
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| Republican candidate for Nevada Governor:
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Adam Laxalt on Immigration
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Republican candidate for governor of Nevada:
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- Don't expand DACA to cover parents of DREAMer kids. (Oct 2018)
- Stop illegal immigration & stop sanctuary states. (Nov 2017)
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John Jay Lee on Immigration
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Republican Challenger:
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- Co-sponsored celebrating contributions of immigrants. (Mar 2009)
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Brian Sandoval on Immigration
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Republican Governor:
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- Review Syrian refugee resettlement --but don't halt it. (Nov 2015)
- Greatest duty as judge: oath of citizenship to new Americans. (Aug 2012)
- I oppose amnesty; enforce our laws. (Nov 2010)
- Protect DREAMers instead of deporting them. (Dec 2017)
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Dan Schwartz on Immigration
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Empathy for DACA targets, wants them part of immigration law. (Sep 2017)
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Steve Sisolak on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for Nevada Governor:
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- Workable pathway to citizenship for law-abiding immigrants. (Oct 2018)
- Deporting DREAMers breaks up families. (Mar 2018)
- Not a sanctuary county; we are in compliance with ICE. (Aug 2017)
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Senate:
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Sharron Angle on Immigration
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Solution is simple: secure the borders, enforce the laws. (Oct 2010)
- Secure our borders & enforce the law. (Jul 2010)
- by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
- Opposes continued funding of sanctuary cities. (Sep 2010)
- Opposes granting amnesty to illegal immigrants. (Sep 2010)
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Bob Beers on Immigration
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Republican Senate candidate (withdrew):
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- Secure the borders before changing immigration policy. (May 2015)
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Catherine Cortez Masto on Immigration
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Joined on bill to reverse funding diverted for border wall. (Feb 2020)
- On asylum: compassion, justice, rule of law. (Jun 2018)
- Comprehensive reform with earned path to citizenship. (Oct 2015)
- Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2018)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Jun 2019)
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Joe Heck on Immigration
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Republican Challenger:
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- No blanket amnesty but earned citizenship ok. (Oct 2016)
- Stronger screening process for refugees from Iraq and Syria. (Nov 2015)
- Border security is a key issue for national security. (Nov 2010)
- Opposed resolution celebrating contributions of immigrants. (Mar 2009)
- Rated 63% by FAIR, indicating a mixed record on immigration issues. (Dec 2014)
- Sponsored bill improving visa process to get more travelers. (Sep 2011)
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Dean Heller on Immigration
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Republican:
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- DREAM Act is a backdoor amnesty program. (Oct 2018)
- Pathway to citizenship for illegals in army or college. (Oct 2012)
- Overhaul 14th Amendment against immigrant citizenship. (Apr 2012)
- Opposes amnesty; defend America’s borders. (Nov 2006)
- End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
- Rated A+ by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
- Supports border infrastructure, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- ICE performs vital functions that protect American families. (Jul 2018)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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Jacky Rosen on Immigration
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Democratic Challenger for NV Senator:
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- Supports DREAMers & earned path to citizenship. (Oct 2018)
- Comprehensive reform with earned pathway to citizenship. (Nov 2016)
- Opposes requiring illegals to return to country of origin. (Nov 2016)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
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Danny Tarkanian on Immigration
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Republican candidate for Nevada U.S. Senator:
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- Reform legal immigration; but BLOCK illegal immigration. (Feb 2018)
- Oppose sanctuary cities; support official English. (Feb 2018)
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Mark Amodei on Immigration
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Republican (District 2):
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- Secure our borders as a matter of national security. (Sep 2011)
- Improve visa process to get more travelers from China. (Sep 2011)
- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (May 2019)
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Cresent Hardy on Immigration
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Republican House Member (District 4):
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- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
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Joe Heck on Immigration
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Republican (District 3):
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- No blanket amnesty but earned citizenship ok. (Oct 2016)
- Stronger screening process for refugees from Iraq and Syria. (Nov 2015)
- Border security is a key issue for national security. (Nov 2010)
- Opposed resolution celebrating contributions of immigrants. (Mar 2009)
- Rated 63% by FAIR, indicating a mixed record on immigration issues. (Dec 2014)
- Sponsored bill improving visa process to get more travelers. (Sep 2011)
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Steven Horsford on Immigration
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Opposes exiting US to apply for citizenship. (Sep 2012)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Apr 2019)
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Ruben Kihuen on Immigration
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Families immigrate to America seeking the American dream. (Nov 2016)
- Pass comprehensive reform with clear pathway to citizenship. (Nov 2016)
- Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Jun 2018)
- Opposes requiring illegals to return to country of origin. (Nov 2016)
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Susie Lee on Immigration
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Against funding ill-conceived border wall. (Sep 2019)
- Secure border by investing in people, technology. (Sep 2019)
- PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
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Jacky Rosen on Immigration
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Supports DREAMers & earned path to citizenship. (Oct 2018)
- Comprehensive reform with earned pathway to citizenship. (Nov 2016)
- Opposes requiring illegals to return to country of origin. (Nov 2016)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
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Dina Titus on Immigration
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
- Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Apr 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
- Expand border security on Mexican border. (Apr 2009)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Jim Gibbons on Immigration
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Republican Representative (NV-2):
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- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 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 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Kenny Guinn on Immigration
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Republican NV Governor:
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- Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
- Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
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Harry Reid on Immigration
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Democratic Sr Senator (NV):
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- We need comprehensive reform. (Oct 2010)
- Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
- Voted YES 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 NO on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
- Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Supports continued funding of sanctuary cities. (Sep 2010)
- Supports granting amnesty to illegal immigrants. (Sep 2010)
- Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2016)
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Richard Bryan on Immigration
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- 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)
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Barbara Vucanovich on Immigration
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 2):
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Rick Ziser on Immigration
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2004 former Republican challenger:
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- Tighter control for the borders. (May 2004)
- Immigration reform must serve the economy and workforce. (May 2004)
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Shelley Berkley on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (NV-1):
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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)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 25% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Improve visa process to get more travelers from China. (Sep 2011)
- Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
- More visas for families of lawful immigrants. (May 1999)
- Limit non-visa entries by country. (Jun 2009)
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Jack Carter on Immigration
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Democratic challenger, previously First Son:
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- Get a pathway to citizenship and end political football. (Oct 2006)
- Improve border security, but not with harsh measures. (Apr 2006)
- Give guest workers a path to citizenship. (Apr 2006)
- Make employers responsible for hiring legal workers. (Apr 2006)
- Provide path to citizenship and increased border security. (Apr 2006)
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Dean Heller on Immigration
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Republican:
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- DREAM Act is a backdoor amnesty program. (Oct 2018)
- Pathway to citizenship for illegals in army or college. (Oct 2012)
- Overhaul 14th Amendment against immigrant citizenship. (Apr 2012)
- Opposes amnesty; defend America’s borders. (Nov 2006)
- End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
- Rated A+ by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
- Supports border infrastructure, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- ICE performs vital functions that protect American families. (Jul 2018)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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Jon Porter on Immigration
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Republican Representative (NV-3):
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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)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 75% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
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Shelley Berkley on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (NV-1):
Click here for 9 full quotes
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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)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 25% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Improve visa process to get more travelers from China. (Sep 2011)
- Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
- More visas for families of lawful immigrants. (May 1999)
- Limit non-visa entries by country. (Jun 2009)
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John Ensign on Immigration
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Republican Jr Senator (NV):
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- Don’t forgive illegals of felonies nor pay them benefits. (Oct 2006)
- 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 NO on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on limiting immigrant benefits & controlling borders more tightly. (Sep 1996)
- Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
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Jim Gibbons on Immigration
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Republican Representative (NV-2):
Click here for 7 full quotes
OR click here for Jim Gibbons on other issues.
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 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 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Adam Laxalt on Immigration
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Republican Challenger:
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- Don't expand DACA to cover parents of DREAMer kids. (Oct 2018)
- Stop illegal immigration & stop sanctuary states. (Nov 2017)
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