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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Steve Bullock on Immigration
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Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MT Governor:
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- Immigration should not be used to rip country apart. (Aug 2019)
- Healthcare for immigrant means more border crossers. (Jul 2019)
- Playing into Trumps hands, don't decriminalize. (Jul 2019)
- No wall; no open borders; need immigration reform. (Jul 2019)
- There are bigger problems than illegal immigration. (Jun 2019)
- Refused to send National Guard troops to the southern border. (May 2019)
- Public DACA support, also tries private persuasion with GOP. (Aug 2018)
- No Guard troops to border without asking state governor. (Apr 2018)
- Keep Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). (Oct 2017)
- Safety first; review protocols for Syrian refugees. (Nov 2015)
- Protect DREAMers instead of deporting them. (Dec 2017)
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Mike Cooney on Immigration
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Montanans are welcoming, but very few refugees in state. (Mar 2020)
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Tim Fox on Immigration
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Need for increased border security non-negotiable. (Dec 2019)
- Migrant and security crises are linked. (Jul 2019)
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Greg Gianforte on Immigration
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Ban sanctuary cities in Montana to maintain rule of law. (Jan 2021)
- Oppose efforts to relocate refugees into Montana. (Jun 2016)
- 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. (Jun 2019)
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Reilly Neill on Immigration
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Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Albert Olszewski on Immigration
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- State immigration enforcement is not discrimination. (Jun 2016)
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Gary Perry on Immigration
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Casey Schreiner on Immigration
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Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Brian Schweitzer on Immigration
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Democratic MT Governor:
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Corey Stapleton on Immigration
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Whitney Williams on Immigration
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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Senate:
MT 2020: 2020 MT Governor's race
John Bohlinger on Immigration
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Steve Bullock on Immigration
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Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MT Governor:
Click here for 11 full quotes
OR click here for Steve Bullock on other issues.
- Immigration should not be used to rip country apart. (Aug 2019)
- Healthcare for immigrant means more border crossers. (Jul 2019)
- Playing into Trumps hands, don't decriminalize. (Jul 2019)
- No wall; no open borders; need immigration reform. (Jul 2019)
- There are bigger problems than illegal immigration. (Jun 2019)
- Refused to send National Guard troops to the southern border. (May 2019)
- Public DACA support, also tries private persuasion with GOP. (Aug 2018)
- No Guard troops to border without asking state governor. (Apr 2018)
- Keep Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). (Oct 2017)
- Safety first; review protocols for Syrian refugees. (Nov 2015)
- Protect DREAMers instead of deporting them. (Dec 2017)
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Wilmot Collins on Immigration
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Mike Cooney on Immigration
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Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Montanans are welcoming, but very few refugees in state. (Mar 2020)
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Amanda Curtis on Immigration
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Illegal aliens eligible for in-state tuition. (Nov 2012)
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Steve Daines on Immigration
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- DACA unconstitutional, against resident status for DREAMers. (Oct 2020)
- Comprehensive reform is the wrong approach; no amnesty. (Jun 2013)
- Stop releasing low-risk illegal immigrants. (Mar 2013)
- ICE performs vital functions that protect American families. (Jul 2018)
- Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
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John Driscoll on Immigration
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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Champ Edmunds on Immigration
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Democrat Challenger:
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- Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Jul 2014)
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Susan Good Geise on Immigration
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Libertarian Senate Challenger:
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John Mues on Immigration
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Albert Olszewski on Immigration
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Republican candidate for Montana U.S. Senator:
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- State immigration enforcement is not discrimination. (Jun 2016)
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Matt Rosendale on Immigration
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Republican candidate for Montana U. S. Senator:
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Corey Stapleton on Immigration
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Republican Challenger:
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Jon Tester on Immigration
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Democratic Jr Senator:
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- Bipartisan reform with earned path to citizenship. (Oct 2018)
- FactCheck: Opposes sanctuary cities, but don't punish them. (Aug 2018)
- Touts bipartisanship; voted against DREAM Act. (Jun 2012)
- Secure borders and no amnesty for law breakers. (Apr 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)
- Opposes more border security, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
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John Edward Walsh on Immigration
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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House:
Greg Gianforte on Immigration
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Republican (District 0):
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- Ban sanctuary cities in Montana to maintain rule of law. (Jan 2021)
- Oppose efforts to relocate refugees into Montana. (Jun 2016)
- 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. (Jun 2019)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
Brad Johnson on Immigration
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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Bill McChesney on Immigration
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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Mark Perea on Immigration
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Illegal aliens should be deported. (Nov 2015)
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Ryan Zinke on Immigration
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Secretary of Interior 2017-2019:
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- Punish those who knowingly employ illegal immigrants. (Nov 2008)
- Opposes deportation of illlegals, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes deportation of illlegals, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
- Analyze terrorism and criminal threats on southwest border. (Feb 2016)
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Sam Rankin on Immigration
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2000 Reform Challenger for Senate (MT):
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- Don't deport illegal immigrants. (Nov 2012)
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Steve Daines on Immigration
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Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 0):
Click here for 5 full quotes
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- DACA unconstitutional, against resident status for DREAMers. (Oct 2020)
- Comprehensive reform is the wrong approach; no amnesty. (Jun 2013)
- Stop releasing low-risk illegal immigrants. (Mar 2013)
- ICE performs vital functions that protect American families. (Jul 2018)
- Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
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Dennis Rehberg on Immigration
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Republican Representative (MT-At-Large):
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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)
- Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 83% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated B by the ALI, indicating an acceptably anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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Judy Martz on Immigration
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Former Republican Governor (2001-2005):
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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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Marc Racicot on Immigration
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Former Republican Governor (1993-2000):
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Conrad Burns on Immigration
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Former Republican Senator (MT, 1989-2007):
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- 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 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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Bob Keenan on Immigration
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Former Republican Challenger (2006), state senator:
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- Enforce laws, or change laws so they can be enforced. (May 2006)
- Create opportunities in Mexico to reduce need to immigrate. (May 2006)
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John Morrison on Immigration
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Former Democratic challenger (2006); state Auditor:
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Mike Taylor on Immigration
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2002 Republican Senate Challenger (MT):
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Max Baucus on Immigration
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Democratic Sr Senator (MT):
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- 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)
- Voted YES 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)
- Rated 16% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
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Kirk Bushman on Immigration
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Illegal immigration needs to be stopped immediately. (Mar 2008)
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Rick Hill on Immigration
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Republican (District AL):
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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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Stan Jones on Immigration
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Illegal immigration is an attack on our nation. (Aug 2006)
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Bob Kelleher on Immigration
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Republican challenger:
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Michael Lange on Immigration
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- No amnesty; no benefits to illegals; no-brainer. (May 2008)
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Pat Williams on Immigration
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Former Democrat (1978-1996) (District 0):
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Dennis Rehberg on Immigration
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Republican Representative (MT-At-Large):
Click here for 8 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 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)
- Rated 83% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated B by the ALI, indicating an acceptably anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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Matt Rosendale on Immigration
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Republican (District 0):
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Corey Stapleton on Immigration
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Republican (District 0):
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Ryan Zinke on Immigration
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Republican House Member (District 0):
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- Punish those who knowingly employ illegal immigrants. (Nov 2008)
- Opposes deportation of illlegals, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes deportation of illlegals, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
- Analyze terrorism and criminal threats on southwest border. (Feb 2016)
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