The GOP’s transformation to the Party of Trump was in full view at tonight’s debate, particularly when the discussion turned to immigration. The candidates on stage tonight continued spouting divisive policies focused on excluding undocumented immigrants, and they reiterated their commitment to oppose any real path to citizenship.
Donald Trump: “No citizenship.” [CNN’s New Day, 7/30/15]
Ted Cruz: “I think a path to citizenship for those who are here illegally is profoundly unfair.” [Washington Post, 7/21/13]
Marco Rubio ruled out a path to citizenship during his presidency. [Bloomberg,9/22/15]
Ben Carson said he would allow some undocumented immigrants to “become guest workers, not citizens, not voting people, not people who get goodies.” [CBS’s Face the Nation, 9/13/15]
John Kasich: “I’m not for giving anybody a path to citizenship here.” [Fox News’ Hannity, 12/30/15]