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Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers: Illegal Immigrants Are Still ‘Wisconsinites'

2022-09-24

[Free Beacon] Wisconsin’s Democratic governor Tony Evers said he considers illegal immigrants to be "Wisconsinites" just as much as lawful residents, according to newly unearthed video from 2019.

During a speech to the Voces de la Frontera’s Migration is Beautiful Masquerade Gala in 2019, Evers said he does not differentiate between illegal immigrants and lawful residents of Wisconsin.

"No matter your immigration status, if you call Wisconsin home, you’re a Wisconsinite," Evers told the group.

Evers’s previously unreported comments give broader insight into his positions on immigration and are likely to draw scrutiny as a national debate heats up over border security issues. Evers, who is facing a tight reelection race against Republican challenger Tim Michels,

...Trump-endorsed native Wisconsin, retired Army major (infantry), he returned home after serving to grow the family business into the largest building company in the state. He’s been running for various political offices since 1998, so hopefully this time’s the charm...

led an effort to provide drivers’ licenses to illegal immigrants three years ago. He also in 2017 supported sanctuary cities in Wisconsin.

The governor said this was the primary reason he supported drivers’ licenses for illegal immigrants, in addition to keeping "roads safer" and creating "opportunities for families."

"We need to make sure that everybody has the opportunity, in this state, to get a drivers’ license to go from Point A to Point B," he said at the 2019 gala.

Evers did not respond to a request for comment.

Posted by:Besoeker

#6 James, I lived in MA for 35 years so I know how you feel, but, it's your job to get rid of them.

Posted by: AlanC 2022-09-24 17:51

#5 Please send no buses and planes--not all of us subscribe to this sort of thing.

Posted by: James 2022-09-24 14:40

#4 We need to make sure that everybody has ... a drivers’ license

"But sir, I... I don't even know how to drive!"

"Uff da! Don't let a little weehicky like that stop you!" [in nasal high voice]

"But... but what if I hit someone?"

"Son. You're a Wisconsinite driver now. And you'll only be hittin' other Wisconsinites."

Posted by: Dron66046 2022-09-24 10:15

#3 I can see Ron DeSantis and Greg Abbott warming up the anes and busses to Wisconsin already.

Posted by: Rambler in Virginia 2022-09-24 09:57

#2 Soon to vote!

Posted by: Procopius2k 2022-09-24 09:11

#1 Democrats are loud and proud about the fact that they hate us and love illegal aliens.

Well, until they have to feed and house them themselves. Then it's an instant deportation within 24 hours.

Posted by: Sheba Smith8503 2022-09-24 04:37

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