Liberals who respect Ronald Reagan are lying — they’re just glad he’s not Trump, or Bush — and conservatives who revere Reagan as perhaps the greatest president of their lifetimes don’t consider his granting amnesty to illegal immigrants the highlight of his tenure in office. The Daily Beast’s Sam Stein quoted Reagan Monday “in the context of today’s politics” and (rightfully) assumed Reagan might have a primary challenge on his hands.
Cornyn’s tweet below illustrates how the Trump years moved the Overton Window of the debate far from where we were a decade or two ago: the conversation is now whether humane treatment is wise policy. https://t.co/UPhlpNWwtX
— Sam Stein (@samstein) March 22, 2021
Who built those “concentration camps” again?
Consider this Reagan quote in the context of today’s politics: "If we ever closed the door to new Americans, our leadership in the world would soon be lost.”
It would be an invitation to a MAGA primary challenge
— Sam Stein (@samstein) March 22, 2021
Richard Grenell isn’t having it:
Awful and despicable spin, Sam. You are such a Democrat activist.
We give 1 million people US citizenship a year. We are the most generous nation with immigration. Republicans celebrate immigrants.
But there’s a long line to get in.
Stop promoting line jumpers! https://t.co/id6MFcW7D7
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) March 22, 2021
https://twitter.com/covid_9000/status/1374063467137753089
LOL. It has been WELL DOCUMENTED that President Reagan said after leaving office that the thing he regretted most out of ALL 8 YEARS as POTUS was the amnesty deal.
So, please Sam! Don't quote Reagan when you know nothing about him.
=^.^=
— DEBRA LEE (@Catwoman_1984) March 22, 2021
Also Ronald Reagan:
"A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation."
— TJ Destry (@ThomasDestry) March 22, 2021
Perfectly said @RichardGrenell My wife is, was, an immigrant from Brazil. We did everything the right, legal way. Now she even has her citizenship. 🙂
— MasonJames (@Masonhimagine) March 22, 2021
My wife is a naturalized US citizen who spent 14 years on a student and work visa before she was granted her citizenship. Our only wish is that others would show the same determination if they wish to enjoy the benefits of our nation!
— Alan Gilstrap (@amgilstrap1964) March 22, 2021
Even Sen, then candidate, Obama laid it out properly, as he lied [presented what the electorate wanted to hear] to the American public about what he'd do. pic.twitter.com/IV9Qk1d7GA
— Gary Hall (@GaryWHall) March 22, 2021
Where did Trump or Republicans ever say “close the door”? You’re playing games here.
— John Rinaldi (@JohnRscrimshaw) March 22, 2021
Thank you, Richard
— CaliKonaBro (@CaliKonaBro) March 22, 2021
Related:
NBC News: Border agents authorized to release migrants from custody before giving them a court date https://t.co/Js5xrugcgX
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) March 22, 2021
