Hispanic Activists Wary Of Huckabee’s Hard-Line Stance On Illegal Immigration
LITTLE ROCK – — Hispanic activists who viewed former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as a voice of moderation on illegal immigration say they’ve been taken aback by the hard-line stance he’s adopted as a presidential candidate.
While governor, Huckabee gained favor with Hispanic leaders by denouncing a high-profile federal immigration raid and suggesting some anti-illegal immigration measures were driven by racism. He advocated making children of illegal immigrants eligible for college scholarships.
Huckabee’s Republican presidential rivals have tried to make an issue of the scholarship plan, portraying him as soft on …
People should know by now that the “Huckster” is going to say anything that he thinks will help him win the election. If, God forbid, he becomes president; he’ll go right back to his old ways of helping the “wetbacks.”