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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Kevin Bryant on Immigration
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Says no refuge resettlement until federal security is better. (Jan 2016)
- Local law enforcement should enforce federal immigration law. (Nov 2008)
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Lindsey Graham on Immigration
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Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (SC-3):
Click here for 31 full quotes
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- Change asylum law to not apply to illegal border crossers. (Nov 2018)
- No northern border wall, yet there's no illegal Canadians. (Apr 2018)
- DACA recipients came here at age; this is their home. (Apr 2018)
- Sanctuary cities are symptom of a broken system. (Mar 2017)
- If we declare war on Islamic faith, we're all going to lose. (Feb 2017)
- Change comprehensive reform plan to account for terrorism. (Dec 2015)
- Increase legal immigration because we need workers. (Oct 2015)
- Those who stay will have to learn our language. (Oct 2015)
- We can't deport 11M illegals, but we can start. (Sep 2015)
- We need more legal immigration. (Sep 2015)
- Legal status for undocumented workers. (Mar 2015)
- LEGISLATIVE path to citizenship, NOT via executive action. (Feb 2015)
- Need comprehensive reform, not partial executive action. (Nov 2014)
- Driving out 11 million illegals impractical; fix the system. (Nov 2014)
- Streamline and quicken deportations. (Jul 2014)
- Secure border now in place with comprehensive immigration. (Jun 2013)
- New amnesty is tough and ends incoming illegals. (Jun 2013)
- Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- 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 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 extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Sponsored comprehensive immigration reform, without amnesty. (May 2005)
- Rated 27% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
- Pro-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Yancey McGill on Immigration
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Do everything to prevent illegal immigrants in our state. (May 2018)
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Henry McMaster on Immigration
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Republican:
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- Say "no" "sanctuary cities"; don't tolerate lawlessness. (Jan 2018)
- No sanctuary cities; plus annual compliance checks. (Oct 2017)
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Tommy Pope on Immigration
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Republican candidate for Governor (withdrew):
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- Build the border wall, and cut off sanctuary cities. (May 2017)
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Mark Sanford on Immigration
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Republican SC Governor; previously Representative (SC-1); GOP Presidential Challenger (withdrawn):
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- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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James Emerson Smith on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Voted NAY on police checking immigration status. (May 2011)
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Catherine Templeton on Immigration
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Republican candidate for South Carolina Governor:
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- Cracked down on undocumented workers. (Aug 2017)
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John Warren on Immigration
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Lee Bright on Immigration
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Republican Challenger:
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- Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Jul 2014)
- Secure the border first; but no amnesty. (Oct 2013)
- Charge 1% foreign wire fee;& police check immigration status. (Jun 2011)
- Make permanent the E-Verify program. (Apr 2009)
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Joyce Dickerson on Immigration
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Supports comprehensive immigration reform. (May 2014)
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Thomas Dixon on Immigration
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| Democratic candidate for Senate:
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Lindsey Graham on Immigration
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Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (SC-3):
Click here for 31 full quotes
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- Change asylum law to not apply to illegal border crossers. (Nov 2018)
- No northern border wall, yet there's no illegal Canadians. (Apr 2018)
- DACA recipients came here at age; this is their home. (Apr 2018)
- Sanctuary cities are symptom of a broken system. (Mar 2017)
- If we declare war on Islamic faith, we're all going to lose. (Feb 2017)
- Change comprehensive reform plan to account for terrorism. (Dec 2015)
- Increase legal immigration because we need workers. (Oct 2015)
- Those who stay will have to learn our language. (Oct 2015)
- We can't deport 11M illegals, but we can start. (Sep 2015)
- We need more legal immigration. (Sep 2015)
- Legal status for undocumented workers. (Mar 2015)
- LEGISLATIVE path to citizenship, NOT via executive action. (Feb 2015)
- Need comprehensive reform, not partial executive action. (Nov 2014)
- Driving out 11 million illegals impractical; fix the system. (Nov 2014)
- Streamline and quicken deportations. (Jul 2014)
- Secure border now in place with comprehensive immigration. (Jun 2013)
- New amnesty is tough and ends incoming illegals. (Jun 2013)
- Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- 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 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 extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Sponsored comprehensive immigration reform, without amnesty. (May 2005)
- Rated 27% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
- Pro-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Jaime Harrison on Immigration
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Congress should enact DACA into law with DREAM Act. (Sep 2020)
- Anti-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Brad Hutto on Immigration
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Raise H-1B cap: attract top talent from around the world. (Dec 2013)
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Nancy Mace on Immigration
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Secure our border to increase national security. (Jul 2020)
- Citizenship should be earned. (Jul 2013)
- Pro-border wall, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
- Anti-illegal immigrant, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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Thomas Ravenel on Immigration
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Finding bad guys among 11M illegals is needles in a haystack. (Sep 2014)
- Robust worker visa program, plus anything else reasonable. (Jul 2014)
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Jay Stamper on Immigration
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| Republican Challenger:
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Gloria Bromell Tinubu on Immigration
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Rick Wade on Immigration
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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House:
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James Clyburn on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (SC-6):
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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 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)
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Elizabeth Colbert-Busch on Immigration
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Since 1800s, America is a land of promise and freedom. (Apr 2013)
- Comprehensive immigration reform with path to citizenship. (Apr 2013)
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Joe Cunningham on Immigration
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| Democrat (District 1):
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Jeff Duncan on Immigration
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Republican (District 3):
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- Strengthen the borders; oppose any form of amnesty. (Nov 2010)
- Opposes a pathway to citizenship. (Nov 2010)
- No birthright citizenship unless one parent is an American. (Mar 2013)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
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Trey Gowdy on Immigration
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Republican (District 4):
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- Secure the border; it's respect for the rule of law. (Aug 2010)
- Ban admission of Syrian refugees & any Syrian residents. (Nov 2015)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
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Mick Mulvaney on Immigration
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Republican (District 5):
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- Begin with securing our borders; not an amnesty deal. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
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Ralph Norman on Immigration
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Republican (District 5):
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- Build the wall to protect our sovereignty. (May 2017)
- 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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Tommy Pope on Immigration
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Republican (District 5):
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- Build the border wall, and cut off sanctuary cities. (May 2017)
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Tom Rice on Immigration
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Republican (District 7):
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- Make English the official language. (Nov 2012)
- Supports declaring Official English. (Oct 2012)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
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Mark Sanford on Immigration
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Republican SC Governor; previously Representative (SC-1); GOP Presidential Challenger (withdrawn):
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- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Tim Scott on Immigration
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Republican (Appointed Senator) (District 1):
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- Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Sep 2014)
- Opposes a pathway to citizenship. (Nov 2010)
- Supports additional border infrastructure. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
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William Timmons on Immigration
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Republican (District 4):
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- Support border wall; stop sanctuary cities & chain migration. (May 2020)
- 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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Joe Wilson on Immigration
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Republican Representative (SC-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)
- Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- 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)
- End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
- Rated B+ by the ALI, indicating an acceptably anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
- Improve visa process to get more travelers from China. (Sep 2011)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Nikki Haley on Immigration
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Former UN Ambassador 2017-2018:
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- Refugee ban: What we did was take a pause. (Mar 2017)
- FactCheck: US does have history of religion-based exclusion. (Jan 2016)
- Immigrants have come for generations to live the dream. (Jan 2016)
- Don't follow the siren call of anti-immigration anger. (Jan 2016)
- Protect our borders, our sovereignty, and our citizens. (Jan 2016)
- Audit businesses to see if using E-Verify. (Apr 2012)
- It's not a racial issue; it's about the rule of law. (Apr 2012)
- Charge 1% foreign wire fee;& police check immigration status. (Jun 2011)
- Co-sponsored toughest standard of immigration enforcement. (Nov 2010)
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Mick Mulvaney on Immigration
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Former Budget Director/Chief of Staff:
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- Begin with securing our borders; not an amnesty deal. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
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Jim Hodges on Immigration
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Former Democratic Governor (1999-2002):
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- 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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David Beasley on Immigration
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| 2004 former Republican challenger; former Governor:
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Fritz Hollings on Immigration
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Former Democratic Sr Senator; retired 2004:
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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 NO on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
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Bob Inglis on Immigration
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Republican Representative (SC-4, retook seat in 2004):
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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 more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- 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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Alex Sanders on Immigration
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| 2002 Democratic Candidate (SC):
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Inez Tenenbaum on Immigration
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| 2004 former Democratic challenger:
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Strom Thurmond on Immigration
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Former Republican Senator:
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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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Gresham Barrett on Immigration
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Republican Representative (SC-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 YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 75% 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)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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Henry Brown on Immigration
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Republican Representative (SC-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)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
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Michael Cone on Immigration
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| Democratic Challenger:
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Bob Conley on Immigration
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- I am against entitlements for any foreign nationals. (Oct 2008)
- Secure our borders; focus on corporate greed. (Jun 2008)
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Jim DeMint on Immigration
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (SC-4):
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- 2007: Led effort to stop amnesty for illegal immigrants. (Jul 2009)
- 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 extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 91% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Zero tolerance for border crossing via increased prosecution. (Mar 2008)
- Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
- Rated A by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Alvin Greene on Immigration
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- Pathway to citizenship, with official English. (Oct 2010)
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Mark McBride on Immigration
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Independent Senate challenger:
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- Permanently bar criminals from entering America. (May 2008)
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Mullins McLeod on Immigration
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| 2010 Democratic challenger:
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Floyd Spence on Immigration
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Republican (District 2):
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- Voted NO on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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John Spratt on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (SC-5):
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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)
- Rated 58% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
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Jim DeMint on Immigration
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (SC-4):
Click here for 16 full quotes
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- 2007: Led effort to stop amnesty for illegal immigrants. (Jul 2009)
- 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 extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 91% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Zero tolerance for border crossing via increased prosecution. (Mar 2008)
- Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
- Rated A by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Lindsey Graham on Immigration
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Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (SC-3):
Click here for 31 full quotes
OR click here for Lindsey Graham on other issues.
- Change asylum law to not apply to illegal border crossers. (Nov 2018)
- No northern border wall, yet there's no illegal Canadians. (Apr 2018)
- DACA recipients came here at age; this is their home. (Apr 2018)
- Sanctuary cities are symptom of a broken system. (Mar 2017)
- If we declare war on Islamic faith, we're all going to lose. (Feb 2017)
- Change comprehensive reform plan to account for terrorism. (Dec 2015)
- Increase legal immigration because we need workers. (Oct 2015)
- Those who stay will have to learn our language. (Oct 2015)
- We can't deport 11M illegals, but we can start. (Sep 2015)
- We need more legal immigration. (Sep 2015)
- Legal status for undocumented workers. (Mar 2015)
- LEGISLATIVE path to citizenship, NOT via executive action. (Feb 2015)
- Need comprehensive reform, not partial executive action. (Nov 2014)
- Driving out 11 million illegals impractical; fix the system. (Nov 2014)
- Streamline and quicken deportations. (Jul 2014)
- Secure border now in place with comprehensive immigration. (Jun 2013)
- New amnesty is tough and ends incoming illegals. (Jun 2013)
- Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- 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 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 extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Sponsored comprehensive immigration reform, without amnesty. (May 2005)
- Rated 27% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
- Pro-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Nancy Mace on Immigration
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Republican (District 1):
Click here for 4 full quotes
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- Secure our border to increase national security. (Jul 2020)
- Citizenship should be earned. (Jul 2013)
- Pro-border wall, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
- Anti-illegal immigrant, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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Tim Scott on Immigration
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Republican Senator-Appointee:
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- Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Sep 2014)
- Opposes a pathway to citizenship. (Nov 2010)
- Supports additional border infrastructure. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
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