Romney Ad Hits Huckabee

By: Steve Chaggaris
Topics: Mitt Romney

In response to Mike Huckabee's surge in the polls, Mitt Romney is hitting the airwaves tomorrow to counter Huckabee on the immigration issue.

According to the Romney campaign, the ad will air only in Iowa for now.

It starts out by talking about their similarities as anti-abortion former governors but takes a sharp turn and goes after Huckabee illegal immigration.

Romney campaign spokesman Eric Fehrnstrom tells CBS News' Scott Conroy: "Mitt Romney has a record as governor opposing illegal immigration. Mike Huckabee has a different record of supporting discounted tuition benefits and amnesty for illegal immigrants. We think it's fair to point out those differences."

The ad's script:

MITT ROMNEY: I'm Mitt Romney and I approved this message.

ANNOUNCER: Two former governors…two good family men…

Both pro-life…both support a constitutional amendment protecting traditional marriage…

The difference?

Mitt Romney stood up, and vetoed in-state tuition for illegal aliens…opposed driver's licenses for illegals.

Mike Huckabee? Supported in-state tuition benefits for illegal immigrants.

Huckabee even supported taxpayer-funded scholarships for illegal aliens.

On immigration, the choice matters.

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by iamanamerica December 11, 2007 6:17 PM EST: Huckabee Pardons: 1033 (That might be a new world record! By Comparison, Bill Clinton, Frank White and Tucker granted a TOTAL of 507 clemencies in the 17 1/2 years they served as governor)

Huckabee''''s financial answer for Arkansas: Raise Taxes!

Huckabee''''s answer for illegal immigration: Give illegals scholarships!

Huckabee''''s biggest lie so far: "I didn''''t pressure the parole board - Everybody else is lying"

Hickabee''''s Coverup: Destroying 200 hard drives that belonged to the public when he left office.

Hickabee''''s ignorance: Lock up everybody with AIDS...and he wouldn''''t even retract it until he saw the media pressure building and building.

But don''''t worry, he''''s a "Christian Leader" who will "take this country back for Christ". THAT''''S HIS ENTIRE PLATFORM!

His campaign is RIDICULOUS, but it is pandering to what the evangelicals want to hear. This is truly pathetic.; Reply to this comment


by brittanicus-2009 December 11, 2007 5:39 PM EST: Huckabee may be the man for the Oval Office? He will clamp down on predator employers!

Using of penalties from predator employers of heavy fines and confiscation of business profits, would pay exceedingly well for internal enforcement?
Emphasizing the principles of Attrition Through Enforcement. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4088) will broaden and enhance border security and interior enforcement. CONTACT YOUR (Public Servant) SENATOR OR CONGRESSMAN/WOMEN TO CO-SPONSOR THE "SAVE ACT."
ITS IMPERATIVE TO TELL ALL FAMILY, RELATIVES & FELLOW WORKERS TO SPREAD THIS URGENT MESSAGE!; Reply to this comment


by lanefiller1 December 11, 2007 3:15 AM EST: Anyone interested in a very different story (and analysis) on illegal immigration should try:
http://goupstate.us/index.php/lanefiller/2007/11/14/the_illegal_immigrant_next_door; Reply to this comment


by giantrobot2 December 11, 2007 1:42 AM EST: Mike Huckabee facts:

1. He will Eliminate the IRS:
This means you will receive 100% of your paycheck.

2. He will drastically reduce Gas prices:
Switch to alternative fuels, changing supply/demand.

3. He will reduce global warming.
Switch to alternative fuels, no carbon dioxides.

4. He will reduce threat of terrorism.
New fuels cause middle east gov. crack down on them.

5. He will reduce rising Health care costs.
New programs that prevent diseases, not just fix them.

6. He will lead up not just hard right or hard left.
Excellent communicator, will bring parties together.

7. He will lead with principles rather than money.
He cares everybody not just those on Wall Street.

8. He will give Hope to America and enthusiasm.
He plays bass guitar in a band, dynamic personality.

9. He will carry out his goals, not talk about them.
Lost 110 pounds, kept it off, ran 4 Marathons-26.2m

10. He knows the American people is the real boss.
As Governor, his picture frame only shows citizens.

Vote for Mike Huckabee, otherwise you will not be able to enjoy these benefits

Since the other candidates don''''t have anything to say on what they can do for America, they take the easy road and resort to taking cheap shots at Mike. Don%u2019t fall into their trap any longer with negative attacks, let''''s show the critics and the naysayers that Americans have pride and we are ready to elect an honest, humble, trustworthy man for US President.; Reply to this comment