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Michelle Obama Signals Husband's Support for Amnesty

During a speech yesterday before a Hispanic caucus at the Democratic National Convention in Denver Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, signaled that if elected her husband would attempt to grant amnesty to every illegal alien in the United States.

Obama stated that "we would have an immigration policy that brings 12 million people out of the shadows" and that "Hispanics should not have to live in fear of raids by immigration agents."

Michelle Obama went on to say that "Hispanics are often the first to suffer in an economic downturn and the last to benefit during a recovery." While it is understandable that Obama is trying to court Hispanic voters, her remarks on Hispanic employment appear incorrect.

The most recent data from the U.S. Department of Labor puts the Hispanic unemployment rate at 7.6% and the African American unemployment rate at 10.9%. The most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau places Hispanic poverty rate at 21.5% and the African American poverty rate at 24.5%. When one examines this and other data, it is clear that African Americans are the more economically vulnerable group.

Click here to read about Michelle Obama's speech, here to examine the current poverty figures, and here to examine different unemployment rates.

In the News

Illegals Hot Topic in Local Nevada Campaign

In the News - Friday, October 10, 2008

In a town that’s nearly 90 percent white, a Grass Valley City Council candidate still is making illegal immigration a campaign issue. Ed Yarborough this week has hung handmade fliers on doors with the warning “It could happen here.” The word “here” is underlined by hand in red ink.

In a town that’s nearly 90 percent white, a Grass Valley City Council candidate still is making illegal immigration a campaign issue. Ed Yarborough this week has hung handmade fliers on doors with the warning “It could happen here.” The word “here” is underlined by hand in red ink.

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Family blames sanctuary policy in 3 slayings

In the News - Saturday, August 23, 2008

"San Francisco's immigrant sanctuary policies played a "substantial" role in the slayings of a father and two of his sons by allowing city officials to shield the alleged killer from deportation, despite his violent history, according to a legal claim filed Friday on behalf of the victims' family.

The claim is likely to be followed by a wrongful death lawsuit in which the family of Tony Bologna and his sons could seek millions of dollars from the city.

Jaxon Van Derbeken, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 August 2008

"San Francisco's immigrant sanctuary policies played a "substantial" role in the slayings of a father and two of his sons by allowing city officials to shield the alleged killer from deportation, despite his violent history, according to a legal claim filed Friday on behalf of the victims' family.

The claim is likely to be followed by a wrongful death lawsuit in which the family of Tony Bologna and his sons could seek millions of dollars from the city.

Bologna, 48, and his sons Michael, 20, and Matthew, 16, were shot to death on a street in the Excelsior district June 22. Edwin Ramos, 21, of El Sobrante, who authorities say is a member of a street gang, has been charged with three counts of murder...."

Jaxon Van Derbeken, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 August 2008

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Triple murder turns focus on S.F. sanctuary policy

In the News - Wednesday, July 23, 2008

"The scene repeats itself every day on city streets: A driver gets stuck bumper-to-bumper, blocking the intersection and another car's ability to complete a left turn. San Francisco authorities say that was enough to prompt Edwin Ramos to unload an AK47 assault weapon on a man and his two sons, killing all three. The murders immediately sparked public outrage, which only intensified when authorities revealed that Ramos, 21, is an illegal immigrant who

Paul Elias, AP, 23 July 2008

"The scene repeats itself every day on city streets: A driver gets
stuck bumper-to-bumper, blocking the intersection and another car's
ability to complete a left turn.
San Francisco authorities say that was enough to prompt Edwin Ramos to
unload an AK47 assault weapon on a man and his two sons, killing all
three.
The murders immediately sparked public outrage, which only intensified
when authorities revealed that Ramos, 21, is an illegal immigrant who
had managed to avoid deportation despite previous brushes with the
law...."

Paul Elias, AP, 23 July 2008

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NumbersUSA In the News

Immigration Cools as Campaign Issue

Quoted - Thursday, October 30, 2008

“We’re going to have an incredibly bad White House, so we’re in for some tough defensive battles,” said Roy Beck, president of NumbersUSA, which favors reduced immigration. “We have to make sure we’ve got at least 41 senators so we can block any Obama or McCain amnesty.”

“We’re going to have an incredibly bad White House, so we’re in for some tough defensive battles,” said Roy Beck, president of NumbersUSA, which favors reduced immigration. “We have to make sure we’ve got at least 41 senators so we can block any Obama or McCain amnesty.”

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Amnesty inevitable, says immigration group

Quoted - Tuesday, October 28, 2008

"We are going to have to mobilize, as grassroots people...against the establishment if we're going to save this country, because believe me, we are talking about saving the country," NumbersUSA's Roy Beck said.

"We are going to have to mobilize, as grassroots people...against the establishment if we're going to save this country, because believe me, we are talking about saving the country," NumbersUSA's Roy Beck said.

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Quoted

Immigration Cools as Campaign Issue

Quoted - Thursday, October 30, 2008

“We’re going to have an incredibly bad White House, so we’re in for some tough defensive battles,” said Roy Beck, president of NumbersUSA, which favors reduced immigration. “We have to make sure we’ve got at least 41 senators so we can block any Obama or McCain amnesty.”

“We’re going to have an incredibly bad White House, so we’re in for some tough defensive battles,” said Roy Beck, president of NumbersUSA, which favors reduced immigration. “We have to make sure we’ve got at least 41 senators so we can block any Obama or McCain amnesty.”

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Amnesty inevitable, says immigration group

Quoted - Tuesday, October 28, 2008

"We are going to have to mobilize, as grassroots people...against the establishment if we're going to save this country, because believe me, we are talking about saving the country," NumbersUSA's Roy Beck said.

"We are going to have to mobilize, as grassroots people...against the establishment if we're going to save this country, because believe me, we are talking about saving the country," NumbersUSA's Roy Beck said.

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