A couple months ago I wrote about Todd Tiahrt’s unclear stance on illegal immigration. While Tiahrt had claimed that he was true conservative and that he was strong on illegal immigration, he supported the DREAM Act (a position that put him in hot water with many true conservatives).
Recently, Mr. Tiahrt has apparently changed his views on illegal immigration by introducing the Fairness For American Students Act, which would close current loopholes that allow children of illegal immigrants to gain access to in state tuition, even when students from neighboring states are not eligible to pay this tuition.
While I commend Mr. Tiahrt for changing his views on immigration, I again must question what he really believes when it comes to illegal immigration. While he is now seemingly taking a strong stance against illegal immigration, Kansans have to question the timing of his announcement as it came just days before the largest meeting of Kansas Republicans.
I believe that it is disingenuous for Mr. Tiahrt to change his positions and views all the time, and that it is even more troubling that he would change these positions so close to an important political gathering. What is obvious here is that Mr. Tiahrt wanted to bolster his ‘conservative’ credentials going into the important meeting, but what remains to be seen is whether or not he will continue to support these types of immigration laws in the future.
Consistency is important for politicians. Not only do they need to support their rhetoric with actions (such as voting for or introducing legislation), but they also need to support these actions again and again on a consistent basis. Mr. Tiahrt has proven that he is not only inconsistent with his voting record, but he is also inconsistent with his actual position on issues that impact Kansas voters.
Changing his position on the eve of Kansas Days just shows that Mr. Tiahrt is not the honest and forthright politician that Kansans should be looking for to represent them in the higher chamber of Congress. The state deserves consistency, and it deserves honesty, and Mr. Tiahrt is proving to have some trouble with both of these things.
Consistently Yours,
Publius
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Love that someone is bringing this to the surface.
ReplyDeleteHouston we have a problem
ReplyDeleteYour play on words allows the reader to think that Todd recently supported the DREAM ACT. Could you please let your audience know when the last time he actually supported it. Was this year, no. Was it last year. No. Was it the year before that. No. Was it the year before that. No. When was it. As you are well aware Todd has been against the DREAM ACT for some time. He didn't just change his stance about illegal immigration. He as always been against amnesty and believed we have to protect our border. But let's talk about supporting illegal immigration. How about your lawyer friend Jerry. Voting for the expansion of SCHIP which you should be well aware of the provisions in that bill that allow illegal immigrants to gain access to taxpayer money and assistance. Not only did he vote for illegal immigration, but he also voted to increase taxes. Houston, Jerry does have a problem. Thanks for bringing this up Mr. B.
ReplyDeletePS. Please inform the reader of what other issues Todd changes his mind on so many times? Wishy washy - uh, that would be your friend the attorney Jerry. The readers know and you know that Todd is the only consistent one. Even the media knows that. Lets think - Jerry - do I want to be governor, yes no maybe - yes no maybe no- But Jerry should have at least thanked the Kansas Republican Party for clearing the way for him to run. Thanks Jerry for Sebilius. Oh here is another one - Should I be vocal about the marriage amendment - no, but when I run for Senate I will then start being more vocal - oh wait - here's another one - Should I be an advocate for pro life - no, I will wait till I run for senate then I will jump on board so I can then try to get the conservative vote. Mr. Professor Publius, you just got Jerry in even more trouble. Keep it coming baby. Oh, by the way, Jerry believes it is ok for girls under 18 to have an abortion without there parents having to be notified. Way to go Jerry. You must be a conservative. Oh wait, you just became a conservative when you ran for the senate. Wishy washy - wish washy. Great blog publius
ReplyDeleteSince when is being an attorney a bad thing?
ReplyDeletePlease clarify for the readers, Mr. Wishy-Washy.