An Interview with Mickey Kaus
Blogger Laments Waning of Liberal Values in Immigration Debate
An interview series from the Center for Immigration Studies. In this series, the Center talks with former government officials, academics and pundits about their experience and thoughts on various immigration policy issues.
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Blogger Laments Waning of Liberal Values in Immigration Debate
Political journalist and “neoliberal” blogger Mickey Kaus tells the Center for Immigration Studies how the Democrats’ immigration stance is at odds with the essential goal of promoting social equality among all Americans.
Table of Contents
An Introduction to Mickey Kaus
Welfare Policy vs. Immigration Policy
Where are the Democrats?
Black Leaders and Immigration Policy
The Key to Presidential Victories?
Immigration Policy and Social Equality
Welfare Policy vs. Immigration Policy
Where are the Democrats?
Black Leaders and Immigration Policy
The Key to Presidential Victories?
Immigration Policy and Social Equality
An Introduction to Mickey Kaus
Mickey Kaus, blogger at Kausfiles.com, explains his background and how he frames his view of immigration policy.
Welfare Policy vs. Immigration Policy
Mickey Kaus, blogger at Kausfiles.com, discusses the similarities and differences between past welfare reform debates and the current immigration reform debate. In particular, he sees similarities in the “intellectual sloppiness” of the pro-welfare and pro-mass-immigration arguments.
Where are the Democrats?
Mickey Kaus, blogger at Kausfiles.com, asks, “Where are the Democrats who use to be for controlling illegal immigration?” He discusses how the permissive stance towards mass immigration negatively impacts the constituents of liberal politicians as well as their other policy goals.
Black Leaders and Immigration Policy
Mickey Kaus, blogger at Kausfiles.com, wonders how the black leadership has been co-opted by mass immigration activists. He considers the effect of immigration policy on the African American community, discusses past leadership on the issue, and missed opportunities by current leaders.
The Key to Presidential Victories?
Mickey Kaus, blogger at Kausfiles.com, laments the Democratic party's crude political drive and its affect on their immigration policy stance. Additionally he explains how the political landscape has changed due to the focus on ethnic voting blocs.
Immigration Policy and Social Equality
Mickey Kaus, blogger at Kausfiles.com, explains how mass immigration hurts efforts to achieve social equality among Americans.
