GOP's Kasich opposes deporting millions in US illegally

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Source: AP

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Ohio Gov. John Kasich says it's not practical or humane to deport the millions of immigrants who are in the United States illegally.

"I'm not for putting them on a school bus, driving them to the border, opening the door and just telling them to get out," Kasich told reporters.

The governor was on his first trip to early-voting Iowa as a potential Republican presidential candidate, and tried to draw distinctions with his would-be rivals on immigration and more. He favors fines for those here illegally but said Republicans need to show more compassion toward immigrants and minorities, as well as more sensitivity on the environment.

Plain-spoken, but with deadpan wit, Kasich drew applause and timely laughs from an audience of about 200 during a question-and-answer session in Des Moines.

Read more: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/89318eb55162434eb22ce23277054370/gops-kasich-opposes-deporting-millions-us-illegally

[bucolic_frolic]

1. Beware this right wing radical

is going to tack left to sanitize and humanize his record.

He IS the GOP VP candidate no matter who tops the ticket.
None other will be considered because all roads to the White House
lead through Ohio.

[elfin]

2. Of course - why didn't I think of that?

Here I thought the VP would be weasel Walker to bring in the wingers for the supposedly "moderate, mainstream, monied Jeb." But , of course, the math says Ohio Ohio Ohio.

[bucolic_frolic]

3. Add Jeb! Florida

and you have quite a roadblock for Democrats

[iandhr]

4. VP?

What makes you think he won't run for President.

[bucolic_frolic]

5. You may well be right

I thought he was already running. But he's a second tier candidate at best, he won't win.

He's there to grab OHIO for the GOP ticket.

[aggiesal]

6. If it's GOP, there's an alterier motive ...

I believe the more illegals you have the more candidates you
have competing for the minimum number of positions available,
thus driving salaries down, and benefiting his 1% buddies.