Bernie Sanders on Immigration

Socialist Jr Senator; previously Representative (VT-At-Large): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Bernie Sanders on other issues. Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008) Voted NO 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 preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006) Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004) Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998) Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003) Rated 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)

Peter Welch on Immigration

Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Peter Welch on other issues. Path for earned citizenship plus guest worker program. (Nov 2006)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Howard B. Dean on Immigration

Former Democratic: Click here for Howard B. Dean on other issues. No stance on record.

Jack McMullen on Immigration

2004 former Republican challenger: Click here for Jack McMullen on other issues. No stance on record.

Jim Jeffords on Immigration

Independent Jr Senator (VT, retiring 2006): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Jim Jeffords on other issues. More visas & social programs for immigrants. (Jul 2000) 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 YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)

Larry Drown on Immigration

Democratic challenger: Click here for Larry Drown on other issues. No stance on record.

Greg Parke on Immigration

Republican challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Greg Parke on other issues. Walling off Mexico simplistic; use National Guard instead. (Jun 2006) Allow guest workers while discouraging illegal behavior. (Jan 2006)

Richard Tarrant on Immigration

Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Richard Tarrant on other issues. Earned citizenship after fines, taxes, tests, and work. (Jun 2006)