CPAC exposes GOP split over illegal immigration

Christopher A. Guzman
Feb 23rd 2010

“…For the whole diversity vibe CPAC was generating, there was a demographic the event’s organizers greatly ignored; namely, those concerned with the nation’s broken immigration system. There was some attention given to the subject, but it took a backseat for the most part. Granted, a film was shown and there were two immigration reform booths in the massive exhibit hall.

Former Colorado congressman Tom Tancredo pointed out this deficiency for World Net Daily, saying that CPAC 2010 failed the conservative movement in the “potent issues” of border security and illegal immigration. Furthermore, Tancredo accused CPAC board member Grover Nordquist of being soft on illegal immigration. Nordquist is apparently working closely with what can be called an amnesty plan for illegals. As a side note, Nordquist is also supporting Sen. John McCain over hardline, anti- illegal immigration supporter J.D. Hayworth…”

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