Statement By California Republican Party Chairman Ron Nehring On Congressman Jerry McNerney's Votes To Provide Federal Funds To Employ And Provide Housing Subsides To Illegal Immigrants
8/7/2007
(SACRAMENTO) - California Republican Party Chairman Ron Nehring today issued the following statement concerning Rep. Jerry McNerney's votes to provide federal funds to employ or provide housing subsides to illegal immigrants:
"Once again, the Jerry McNerney of Washington doesn't sound anything like the Jerry McNerney who last year asked for a seat in Congress," said California Republican Party Chairman Ron Nehring. "Before he got to Washington, McNerney claimed job loss to illegal immigrants was a major issue in his district. But just last week, he again caved to the radical wing of his party and voted to provide federal funds to employ and provide housing for illegal immigrants. This guy just can't run to the extreme wing of his party fast enough."
FLASHBACK: McNerney Campaigned Naming Job Loss To Undocumented Workers As Problem Facing His District
"I see the deeply personal issues that people face every day: issues such as lack of affordable housing...and the loss of jobs to undocumented workers." (Jerry McNerney, "How Do You Represent A District Such As CD-11?," http://weblog.jerrymcnerney.com, 3/7/06)
McNerney Says He "Balks" When Anyone Suggests Pandering
"So when someone suggests that I should take a position because it's popular with a certain group, I balk. The voters want honesty; they want a genuine person. That's how I intend to run, and that's how I will represent this district." (Jerry McNerney, "How Do You Represent A District Such As CD-11?," http://weblog.jerrymcnerney.com, 3/7/06)
McNerney Votes "To Employ Or To Provide Housing For Illegal Immigrants"
"The GOP motion that touched off the furor would have recommitted the fiscal 2008 agriculture appropriations bill (HR 3161) and amended it to bar use of funds in the bill to employ or provide housing for illegal immigrants. Instead, Democrats plowed ahead, eventually passing the bill by 237-18 on a roll call boycotted by most Republicans." (Jonathan Allen, "House Struggles To Restore Civility After Explosion Of Partisan Rancor," New York Times, 8/3/07)
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McNerney's Switches Vote To Provide Employment or Housing For Illegal Immigrants. "McNulty had his eyes on the electronic scoreboard, which still read 214-214. But almost as soon as the gavel came down, the scoreboard registered Mario Diaz-Balart's vote, pushing the tally to 215-213. The scoreboard showed those numbers and the word "FINAL. Within a minute or so, a flurry of post-gavel vote switches by Reps. Zack Space of Ohio, Kirsten Gillibrand of New York and Jerry McNerney of California - resulted in a 212-216 outcome. ‘Shame! Shame!' Republicans chanted across the aisle.... McNulty, whom Democrats often tap to preside over contentious debates, could be heard on television insisting ‘I called it 214-214.'" (Jonathan Allen, "House Struggles To Restore Civility After Explosion Of Partisan Rancor," New York Times, 8/3/07)
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