Abbott was always a better choice for Texas governor than his opponent, Wendy Davis. But his recent actions on divisive issues really drive that home.
Syrian refugees for one. Press release of November 16, 2015 quoting his letter to President Obama:
"Effective today, I am directing the Texas Health & Human Services Commission's Refugee Resettlement Program to not participate in the resettlement of any Syrian refugees in the State of Texas. And I urge you, as President, to halt your plans to allow Syrians to be resettled anywhere in the United States."
Sanctuary cities for another. Press release of October 26, 2015, quoting his letter to the Dallas County Sheriff:
"Sanctuary City' policies like those promoted by your recent decision to implement your own case-by-case immigrant detention plan will no longer be tolerated in Texas," Governor Abbott said in the letter to Sheriff Valdez. "Your decision to not fully honor ICE's requests to detain criminal immigrants poses a serious danger to Texans. These detainers provide ICE with the critical notice and time it needs to take incarcerated immigrants into federal custody."
We should be grateful that we have a governor who will stand up to the empty headed open mindedness of lefties who value good intentions over consequences.
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