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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Lee Carter on Immigration
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Amanda Chase on Immigration
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Republican candidate for governor of Virginia:
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- Favored requiring local police to enforce immigration laws. (Feb 2019)
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Kirk Cox on Immigration
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| Republican candidate for Governor:
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Ken Cuccinelli on Immigration
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Republican Challenger :
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- Give me your poor, if they won't become a public charge. (Nov 2019)
- Give me your poor, if they won't become a public charge. (Nov 2019)
- Detain and then deport one million undocumented immigrants. (Jul 2019)
- Politicians interfere with efforts of ICE to do their job. (Jul 2019)
- Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Jul 2014)
- Path to citizenship ok as part of compromise. (Jul 2013)
- Welcome LEGAL immigrants; but no blind eye to lawlessness. (Feb 2013)
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Justin Fairfax on Immigration
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| Virginia Democratic Governor:
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Jennifer Carroll Foy on Immigration
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Supported driver's licenses for undocumented residents. (Feb 2021)
- Opposed requiring local police to enforce immigration laws. (Feb 2019)
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Mark Herring on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Children held at border in inhumane conditions. (Jul 2019)
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Tim Kaine on Immigration
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Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor:
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- Comprehensive immigration reform to protect DREAMers. (Oct 2018)
- DREAMers & DACA saved by executive order, not Congress. (Mar 2018)
- Trump's immigration ban is a religious test. (Jan 2017)
- No ban on Muslim immigrants; no ban on Syrian refugees. (Nov 2016)
- Subsidized healthcare and tuition ok for illegal immigrants. (Nov 2016)
- No "deportation force" going door-to-door to deport 16M. (Oct 2016)
- Barring Syrian refugees is antithetical to democracy. (Oct 2016)
- Barring Syrian refugees is antithetical to democracy. (Oct 2016)
- Urges US to accept more Syrian refugees. (Jul 2016)
- Supported 2013 Senate immigration reform package. (Jun 2016)
- Give millions of families an earned pathway to citizenship. (Jun 2015)
- Allow more Syrian Refugees to resettle in US. (May 2015)
- Make it easier for foreign students to get green cards. (Jun 2012)
- Seeks defined path to earned citizenship, plus DREAM Act. (Apr 2012)
- Comprehensive immigration policy instead of xenophobia. (Jul 2010)
- Supercharged rhetoric causes hostility to New Americans. (Jan 2008)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
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Terry McAuliffe on Immigration
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Democratic nominee for Governor; previously DNC Chair:
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- Syrian refugee already undergo intensive security screening. (Nov 2015)
- Support the DREAM Act for legalizing minors. (Jul 2013)
- Register voters in Spanish at citizen naturalization events. (Jan 2007)
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Jennifer McClellan on Immigration
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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Bob McDonnell on Immigration
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Republican Governor:
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- One crime committed by an illegal alien is one too many. (Sep 2007)
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Ralph Northam on Immigration
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Democratic Governor:
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- Opposed requiring local police to enforce immigration laws. (Mar 2019)
- Stand up against ICE; our doors are open. (May 2017)
- Support driver's licenses for illegal immigrants. (Jan 2017)
- Work with federal government to enforce immigration laws. (Nov 2013)
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Tom Perriello on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Welcome immigrants; they make up 1 in 9 Virginians. (May 2017)
- Commonsense policies for immigrants like drivers licenses. (May 2017)
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Robert Sarvis on Immigration
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Libertarian nominee for Governor:
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- Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Jul 2014)
- Liberalize immigration; population growth lowest since 1930s. (Apr 2014)
- Opposes local enforcement of federal immigration laws. (Nov 2013)
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Frank Wagner on Immigration
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Republican:
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- Hold sanctuary cities liable for crimes by illegal aliens. (Feb 2016)
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Senate:
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Amanda Chase on Immigration
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Favored requiring local police to enforce immigration laws. (Feb 2019)
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Daniel Gade on Immigration
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| Republican Senate challenger:
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Ed Gillespie on Immigration
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Republican Challenger:
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- Send migrant kids back to parents in Central America. (Jul 2014)
- Unapologetic supporter of comprehensive immigration overhaul. (Jan 2014)
- Pro-assimilation more than anti-immigration. (Sep 2006)
- New temporary worker program after securing our border. (Sep 2006)
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Tim Kaine on Immigration
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Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor:
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- Comprehensive immigration reform to protect DREAMers. (Oct 2018)
- DREAMers & DACA saved by executive order, not Congress. (Mar 2018)
- Trump's immigration ban is a religious test. (Jan 2017)
- No ban on Muslim immigrants; no ban on Syrian refugees. (Nov 2016)
- Subsidized healthcare and tuition ok for illegal immigrants. (Nov 2016)
- No "deportation force" going door-to-door to deport 16M. (Oct 2016)
- Barring Syrian refugees is antithetical to democracy. (Oct 2016)
- Barring Syrian refugees is antithetical to democracy. (Oct 2016)
- Urges US to accept more Syrian refugees. (Jul 2016)
- Supported 2013 Senate immigration reform package. (Jun 2016)
- Give millions of families an earned pathway to citizenship. (Jun 2015)
- Allow more Syrian Refugees to resettle in US. (May 2015)
- Make it easier for foreign students to get green cards. (Jun 2012)
- Seeks defined path to earned citizenship, plus DREAM Act. (Apr 2012)
- Comprehensive immigration policy instead of xenophobia. (Jul 2010)
- Supercharged rhetoric causes hostility to New Americans. (Jan 2008)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
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Robert Sarvis on Immigration
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Libertarian Challenger for Senate:
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- Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Jul 2014)
- Liberalize immigration; population growth lowest since 1930s. (Apr 2014)
- Opposes local enforcement of federal immigration laws. (Nov 2013)
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Corey Stewart on Immigration
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Republican candidate for Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- Illegal immigration threatens America's security & jobs. (Oct 2018)
- Oppose pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens. (May 2018)
- Supports local enforcement on immigration. (Sep 2017)
- Supports border infrastructure, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Scott Taylor on Immigration
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| Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Mark Warner on Immigration
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Co-sponsored path to citizenship for "DREAMers". (Sep 2020)
- Send migrant kids back to Central America, after processing. (Jul 2014)
- Federal failure on immigration means states must take action. (Mar 2008)
- Limit social payments to immigrants; support English. (Jul 1996)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Apr 2019)
- Anti-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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House:
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Don Beyer on Immigration
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Democratic House Member (District 8):
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- I fully support the DREAM Act & a path to citizenship. (Oct 2014)
- 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. (Mar 2019)
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Dave Brat on Immigration
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Republican House Member (District 7):
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- Start by securing our border; never grant amnesty. (Jun 2014)
- Deport foreign criminals;punish nations denying repatriation. (Jan 2017)
- Supports deportation of illlegals, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports deportation of illlegals, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
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Eric Cantor on Immigration
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Republican Representative (VA-7):
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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)
- Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 92% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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Ben Cline on Immigration
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Republican (District 6):
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- Build the border wall. (Sep 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. (Apr 2019)
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Barbara Comstock on Immigration
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Republican House Member (District 10):
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- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
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Gerry Connolly on Immigration
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Democrat (District 11):
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- Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
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Randy Forbes on Immigration
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Republican Representative (VA-4):
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- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting 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)
- Stop releasing low-risk illegal immigrants. (Mar 2013)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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Tom Garrett on Immigration
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Republican (District 5):
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- E-N-D: Erect wall; No benefits; Defund sanctuary cities. (Nov 2016)
- Hold sanctuary cities liable for crimes by illegal aliens. (Feb 2016)
- Deport foreign criminals;punish nations denying repatriation. (Jan 2017)
- Supports illegals returning to country of origin. (Nov 2016)
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Bob Goodlatte on Immigration
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Republican Representative (VA-6):
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- A porous border puts our nation at risk. (Jun 2016)
- 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 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)
- End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
- Rated A+ by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
- 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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Morgan Griffith on Immigration
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Republican (District 9):
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- 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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Robert Hurt on Immigration
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Republican (District 5):
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- Opposes a pathway to citizenship. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
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Elaine Luria on Immigration
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
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Donald McEachin on Immigration
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Comprehensive immigration towards earning citizenship. (Nov 2016)
- Let sanctuary cities limit federal immigration enforcement. (Feb 2016)
- Opposes requiring illegals to return to country of origin. (Nov 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
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Scott Rigell on Immigration
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Republican (District 2):
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- Opposes a pathway to citizenship. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
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Denver Riggleman on Immigration
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Republican (District 5):
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- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
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Bobby Scott on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (VA-3):
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- Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO 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)
- Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
- Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2016)
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Abigail Spanberger on Immigration
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Democrat (District 7):
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- No border wall; yes earned pathway to citizenship. (Oct 2018)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
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Jennifer Wexton on Immigration
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Democrat (District 10):
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- Comprehensive reform instead of fear-mongering tactics. (Sep 2018)
- Opposes border wall, according to CC survey. (Aug 2018)
- PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
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Rob Wittman on Immigration
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Republican (District 1):
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- Oppose amnesty; wrong to reward illegal behavior. (Apr 2008)
- Support fence construction where most illegal aliens cross. (Mar 2008)
- End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
- Rated A+ by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Apr 2019)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Madeleine Albright on Immigration
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| Secretary of State 1997-2000:
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Creigh Deeds on Immigration
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Democrat Challenger (2009):
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- Opposed requiring local police to enforce immigration laws. (Feb 2019)
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Ed Gillespie on Immigration
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Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Send migrant kids back to parents in Central America. (Jul 2014)
- Unapologetic supporter of comprehensive immigration overhaul. (Jan 2014)
- Pro-assimilation more than anti-immigration. (Sep 2006)
- New temporary worker program after securing our border. (Sep 2006)
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Jim Gilmore on Immigration
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Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Governor (VA):
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- Allowing illegal immigration makes contempt for rule of law. (Aug 2015)
- Keep rule barring immigrants from running for president. (May 2007)
- No amnesty for illegals; control the border. (Apr 2007)
- 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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Mark Warner on Immigration
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Co-sponsored path to citizenship for "DREAMers". (Sep 2020)
- Send migrant kids back to Central America, after processing. (Jul 2014)
- Federal failure on immigration means states must take action. (Mar 2008)
- Limit social payments to immigrants; support English. (Jul 1996)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Apr 2019)
- Anti-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Rob Wittman on Immigration
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Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Oppose amnesty; wrong to reward illegal behavior. (Apr 2008)
- Support fence construction where most illegal aliens cross. (Mar 2008)
- End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
- Rated A+ by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Apr 2019)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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James Moran on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (VA-8):
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- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO 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)
- Rated 33% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
- Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
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Frank Wolf on Immigration
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Republican Representative (VA-10):
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- 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)
- Rated 92% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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Mark Earley on Immigration
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| Republican 2000 Candidate:
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John Hager on Immigration
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| GOP 2000 Primary Candidate:
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Virgil Goode on Immigration
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Republican (Unseated 2008) (District 5):
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- Moratorium on green cards until unemployment is under 5%. (Oct 2012)
- Illegals' presence here steals jobs from American citizens. (Oct 2012)
- Use entire AZ law as model for US, not just E-Verify. (Oct 2012)
- No green cards for foreigners diplomas; US citizens first. (Oct 2012)
- Illegal immigrants shouldn't earn citizenship. (May 2012)
- Stop illegal aliens & terrorists on our Southern border. (Apr 2012)
- End anchor babies and reduce legal immigration. (Apr 2012)
- End diversity visas to limit Muslim immigration. (Dec 2006)
- 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)
- No student visas from countries that support terrorism. (Jan 2003)
- 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)
- 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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Charles Robb 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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Edward Schrock on Immigration
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 2):
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- Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
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Herb Bateman on Immigration
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Tom Bliley on Immigration
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Republican (District 7):
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- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Rick Boucher on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (VA-9):
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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 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 50% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
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Jo Ann Davis on Immigration
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Republican (District 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)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- No student visas from countries that support terrorism. (Jan 2003)
- Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
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Tom Davis on Immigration
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Republican Representative (VA-11):
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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)
- English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 83% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
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Tim Donner on Immigration
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Former Republican Challenger (2012):
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- Red Card solution: enhanced e-verification. (Sep 2011)
- Tighten control of our leaky borders. (Jul 2011)
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Thelma Drake on Immigration
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Republican Representative (VA-2):
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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)
- Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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Jim Gilmore on Immigration
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Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Governor (VA):
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- Allowing illegal immigration makes contempt for rule of law. (Aug 2015)
- Keep rule barring immigrants from running for president. (May 2007)
- No amnesty for illegals; control the border. (Apr 2007)
- 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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Bob Marshall on Immigration
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Schoolyard justice: those who cut in line go to end of line. (May 2012)
- Refuse amnesty; construct border fence. (May 2008)
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Harris Miller on Immigration
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Democratic challenger:
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- Tamper-proof ID card; limited enforcement against employers. (Jun 2006)
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Glenn Nye on Immigration
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| Democrat (until 2010) (District 2):
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Tom Perriello on Immigration
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 5):
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- Welcome immigrants; they make up 1 in 9 Virginians. (May 2017)
- Commonsense policies for immigrants like drivers licenses. (May 2017)
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Owen Pickett on Immigration
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Jamie Radtke on Immigration
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Former Republican Senate Challenger (2012):
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- Secure the border; oppose amnesty. (Jul 2011)
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Norman Sisisky on Immigration
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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John Warner on Immigration
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Republican Sr Senator (VA):
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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 YES 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)
- Rated 33% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
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James Webb on Immigration
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Democratic Sr Senator (Retired):
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- No country is a country without defining its borders. (Oct 2015)
- Supports DREAM Act: legal status for undocumented children. (Jul 2015)
- Secure the border first; them deal with other aspects. (Oct 2006)
- Tamper-proof ID card; stricter enforcement against employers. (Jun 2006)
- Allow illegal immigrants a path to citizenship. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES 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 YES on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
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George Allen on Immigration
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Opposes “Immigration helps our economy”. (Sep 2000)
- 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)
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Nick Freitas on Immigration
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Republican candidate for Virginia U. S. Senator:
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- Favored requiring local police to enforce immigration laws. (Feb 2019)
- Supports stronger borders and a merit-based entry policy. (Mar 2018)
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Bob Good on Immigration
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| Republican (District 5):
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Scott Taylor on Immigration
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| Republican (District 2):
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