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Does news that Kansas secretary of state candidate Kris Kobach helped write Arizona’s new immigration law help or hurt his candidacy?
| Response | Percent | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurt | 55% | 691 | |
| Help | 32% | 399 | |
| Neither | 8% | 104 | |
| Not sure | 4% | 51 | |
| Total | 1245 | ||
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grammaddy (anonymous) says…
Definitely HURT.While he's all busy doing "great" things for Arizona,what is he doing for Kansas? He should keep hi nose in Kansas' business.
consumer1 (anonymous) says…
Does the LJW spew bias hate toward candidates they don't approve of? Yes , Yes, Yes, yes, yes, yes and Heck Yes...
woodscolt (anonymous) replies…
read dolph's editorials, and see where the LJW really sits.
75x55 (anonymous) replies…
So when did any of dolph's semi-conservative views change any editorial decisions and directions? Doesn't seem like much - sure hasn't had any effect on key hires in the past ten or so years...
woodscolt (anonymous) replies…
"semi conservative", wait till I stop laughing, oh I can't. Try "right wing"
bruno2 (anonymous) replies…
How about lunatic fringe wingnut?
davidsmom (anonymous) says…
Because of his reputation and his credentials, Kris is called upon to help out with things like this all over the country. I'm fine with that. I supported his candidacy last time and I will again.
CLARKKENT (anonymous) says…
maybe he will move to arizona, and get his crooked donkey out of kansas politics.
Fruity22 (anonymous) says…
grammaddy have you been to Dodge or Garden City lately? All the illegals don't stay in Arizona once they cross the border.
fully_baked (anonymous) says…
Nothing can help his candidacy. He's out of touch and has no genuine interest in the office he seeks. He just wants an office. We can do better.
BABBOY (anonymous) says…
Conusmer1, wrong as always. They supported McCain in the presidental bid. How does that fit with poor memory and consistently wrong information in your posts?
KayCee (anonymous) says…
The poll is as expected for Lawrence. The state of Kansas may be different. We will see come election day.
oldvet (anonymous) says…
Yep, come election day, when the legal residents of Kansas voice their opinions, we will see how many of them want to see the laws of the United States that are already on the books to be enforced in Kansas....
bd (anonymous) says…
Good job Chris!
Tea anyone???
MacHeath (anonymous) says…
Its pretty funny how these new conservatives bemoan large government, but support this sort of thing.
I hope they do something about the Irish problem. Mexicans were in Arizona before any Europeans even saw the place
OonlyBonly (anonymous) replies…
but not "illegal." There IS a difference
1southernjayhawk (anonymous) replies…
They "support this sort of thing" because the number of illegal immigrants in this country is part of an enormous cost to local and state governments particularly in Ariz and Cal for schooling, health care, police, etc. While we really depend on immigrants for much of the labor in many fields, we are in no position to carry the costs of illegal immigrants who do not pay into the system. All immigrants need to go through the process to become legal citizens and they need to be on the books.
Your reference to an Irish problem is not even funny(and I know there isn't one) and your point about Mexicans being in Arizona makes no sense and is not relevant.
MacHeath (anonymous) replies…
It is relevant, because Mexicans have been in Arizona before white Europeans.
And, there WAS an Irish problem.
Mexicans are the new Irish.
Yoda51 (anonymous) says…
I voted "neither" because Kris Kobach was a looser before he got involved with Arizona law-making and I believe he'll be a looser in the Nov. election. The taint of failed candidacy is all over him. The guy ran for Congress in the 3rd district a couple of elections back and lost bad. His stance on issues other than immigration is already well known around here. He's a hack for the right-wing birther crowd in the Kansas Republican party. He's a C Street kind of guy. His 07-09 chairmanship of the KS Republican party was especially noted for it's internal arguments between moderate & conservative GOPs. He created "loyalty committees" to sanction KS GOP members who worked with Dems. The guy is part of the problem in politics today. We have real problems which need fixing. We need people who will work with opponents to create a better Kansas. Not an evangelical partisan who adds more fuel to the political wrangling just to keep it going for ideology's sake. Go back to your radio show, Kris! Please!
sherbert (anonymous) says…
Whats wrong with asking people who are stopped by police for other offenses, to produce legitimate ID? Have you noticed all the people protesting in AZ are saying they are concerned for their families and relatives, does that mean they're worried because they know many are here illegally? That's all that's being questioned here, is a person here legally. I know when I travel to other countries, I expect to show ID and passport, whats the big deal?
ebyrdstarr (anonymous) replies…
The law doesn't restrict itself to inquiries of people who are stopped by police for other offenses. The law allows officers engaged in any "lawful contacts" to inquire if they have reasonable suspicion. If a cop approaches you on the street and asks, "Mind if I ask you a few questions?" that is a lawful contact.
ivalueamerica (anonymous) replies…
Oh my Gawd, ebyrdstarr,
what is wrong with you.
Please try not to confuse them with facts.
They have finally figured out how to ignore the parts of the law that are in violation of the 14th and 14th Amendments of the Constitution so they do not have to publically admit they are traitors to the most importand document in the United States, in fact teh very foundation of what we are supposed to stand for.
Now you have blown it and they will have to attack you deeply and personally so they can deflect from their own treason.
misterlee (anonymous) says…
Sherbert, I expect to carry and show ID in another country. I don't feel I should have to in my own country. The problem isn't asking for ID from those pulled over for other offenses. It's the cops being told, not just encouraged, by the new law to pull over people because they "look illegal." How do they do that without racial profiling?
misterlee (anonymous) says…
Sherbert, I expect to carry and show ID in another country. I don't feel I should have to in my own country. The problem isn't asking for ID from those pulled over for other offenses. It's the cops being told, not just encouraged, by the new law to pull over people because they "look illegal." How do they do that without racial profiling?
Boston_Corbett (anonymous) says…
davidsmom: "Because of his reputation and his credentials...."
_________
Give us a break.
Example 1)
Kolbach to Kansas Legislature: "The bill you are considering regarding tuition is clearly unconstitutional"
Federal Courts to Kolbach: "Wrong"
_________
Example 2)
Most attorneys seek to advise clients to minimize costs of litigation.
Kolbach gives his political advice pro-bono to small cities, and then turns around and makes hundreds of thousands of dollars off of the taxpayers defending his political views, as part of the millions of dollars some of these cities have been forced to shell out to "defend" Kolbach's advice.
http://www.sandmountainreporter.com/s...
What he does is what should be made criminal.
bad_dog (anonymous) replies…
Yes, just like he provided his assistance drafting the statute pro-bono, then charges the Sheriff's Dept. $300/hour to teach them how to arrest suspected illegal aliens. I don't care how much he can charge those willing to pay him, but don't they have any law enforcement teaching resources available in AZ? Does no one there understand the Constitution? Guess not.
Build it Kris, and they will come...
sandycove (anonymous) says…
Fruity22... You are quite right illegals do not stop in Arizona. They go where American employers don't play fair -- don’t pay minimum wages, don’t make social security contributions, don’t provide health and other standard, statutorily mandated benefits and protections. Which makes those Americans illegals. Let's deport the enablers first... (Some do make social security payments, which will never be redeemed, which keep the system alive a bit longer -- illegal contributions we actually like.)
Sherbert... I live in a foreign (European Union) country. I show my passport and immigration card when I enter. The notion that I should haul them around for display to any random official 24 hours a day is ridiculous, outrageous and most likely an offense against civil rights provisions of the EU Constitution. Not to mention the cold water such behavior would throw on tourism vital to local economies. You believe the constant threat of harassment isn't a big deal? Tried some on lately? Ever imagined yourself guilty of being American? You'd have been right at home in 1933 Berlin. Your brand of xenophobic ignorance makes me very tired...
Jaylee (anonymous) says…
It isn't the reprimanding of illegal immigrants that is upsetting to me. It's the path we take to come to the conclusion a person is an illegal immigrant.
This is gestapo $hit.
Ricky_Vaughn (anonymous) says…
He's lost my vote.
Iwetmypants (anonymous) says…
Here's another dumb ass, meaningless, poll for everybody.
Q. Is Scott Rothschild really as stupid as he writes?
Q. Why does a LJW writer care how much lawyer makes?
Q. Why does Scott write such obviously liberal slanted bulls*#t and get away with it?
Q. Is it ok to pet on the first date if you really really like someone? OK that one's a trick question.
AlfVenison (Alf Venison) says…
You notice he doesn't seem to be concerned about all the illegal Canadians sneaking into the country. Admittedly, they would be harder to spot, at least until they spoke, eh?
Ricky_Vaughn (anonymous) replies…
You're not my buddy, friend!
bartstop (anonymous) says…
What would happen if Obama signed an Executive Order requiring all police officers to check the ID's of all people they pulled over? And, if you couldn't produce your ID (you accidently left it on your night stand) you would be arrested, thrown in jail and turned over to the Department of Homeland Security. All the Republican lemmings would be up in arms! Well, that is exactly what is going on in Arizona. The only difference is that white people won't have to worry because of the color of their skin. So somehow this bill is a good thing? In the United States of America, the government having Gestapo-like authority is a good thing? That is where the GOP is today. Quite scary isn't it? What's next? If you can't produce your GOP youth card you get hauled off to jail? The GOP has lost it's soul. Their anger and racism has consumed them. I can only hope this bill gets thrown out by the Supreme Court. This law does not represent the principles outlined in the Constitution.