[Video] Sen. Paul Seeks Bipartisanship on Immigration Reform (STEM Jobs Act)

[jct74]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW2i5cjawPw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW2i5cjawPw

[Brett85]

I'm still afraid this is going to hurt Rand with the GOP base. Is he sure he knows what he's doing??

[Brett85]

Although I don't have a problem with this particular bill he's talking about.

[jj-]

I'm still afraid this is going to hurt Rand with the GOP base. Is he sure he knows what he's doing??

He probably made the calculation he needs hispanic votes to win a general election, and there is no point in winning a primary if you can't win the general. He will just focus on fiscal issues in the primary.

[supermario21]

I'm pretty sure Rand's stance on the issue is thoughtful and smart with regards to border security. Look at how he is handling the issue compared to a Ryan or Rubio who practically ran to the left begging for reform. I think Rand has actually developed a position and we'll see it revealed over time as debate continues.

[Agorism]

The STEM bill was a good bill.

I thought this was going to be another vomit on Rand thread, but not the case.

Actually this thread should be retitled to Rand supports STEM bill

[Matt Collins]

He wants to secure the border before doing anything else.

[Confederate]

I'm still afraid this is going to hurt Rand with the GOP base. Is he sure he knows what he's doing??

This bill already passed the House.

[Brett85]

This bill already passed the House.

Yeah, I commented before I watched the video. I thought it was referring to his plan for comprehensive immigration reform.

[supermario21]

My impression, or at least 1 thing I have taken from what I know of the STEM act, is that by preferentially giving green cards to Phd's and Masters candidates, etc is that these people are likely to not need welfare programs like some other illegals might. I know Rand has been pretty strict about saying we should halt or severely limit legal immigration through any transition period and I just think that if we are helping out the highly educated first, they will be most likely able to find work that would not fuel a dependency on most of the welfare programs.

[Agorism]

He wants to secure the border before doing anything else.

STEM bill is good.

Securing the boarders....they are already secure.