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Andrew Biggs with Laura Ingraham

Laura Ingraham hosted Andrew Biggs.

Biggs said the US has a big labor market, but that not every group competes equally. Lower educated workers tend to get hurt the worst as a flood of immigrants take jobs from this group, even as it helps the wealthier.  He and Ingraham also stated that immigrants take more benefits than they add to the economy. Ingraham noted the irony that President Obama is decrying income inequality while looking to contribute to it by flooding the market with more workers which will depress wages and job prospects.   

Niger Innis with Laura Ingraham

Laura Ingraham hosted Niger Innis. 

Innis said there was a meeting with the Senate caucus with the Tea Party.  Senator Rubio said the first words out of his mouth were on his immigration stance which he stands by.  Ingraham asked why no one pressed him further on a controversial issue and said the Tea Party is livid about this.  Innis said there was a lot of back and forth with Senator McCain at the meeting.  Ingraham replied that Senator Rubio was elected due to hers and the Tea Party's efforts and that he's let them down.  Innis said his group spoke to the Senate caucus before the "Gang of 8" to let their views be known.

Innis said the prosecution blew the Trayvon Martin case.   

Mario Rafael Diaz-Balart with Laura Ingraham

Laura Ingraham hosted Mario Rafael Diaz-Balart, 26th District of Florida.

Diaz-Balart said the House is coming up with legislation that protects the border, to know the people who are here and who have left, to help our economy and to deal with the people that are still here.  He said basic principles must be addressed. 

Ingraham pointed out that there are so many other issues that need to be addressed and that immigration reform isn't a priority.  Diaz-Balart said that every legislation isn't perfect and that we should determine as a nation who should be here.  Ingraham responded that Obama can and will use executive orders to sabotage any border security enforcement.  

Diaz-Balart said the challenge is to come up with a way to force President Obama's hand to enforce immigration legislation.  

Diaz-Balart said it is ironic that Stevie Wonder and Jay-Z will boycott Florida over the Zimmerman verdict and "Stand your ground" laws, but will travel to Cuba, a total dictatorship.   

 

Rep. Kevin Brady with Laura Ingraham

Laura Ingraham hosted Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), chairman of the House-Senate Joint Economic Committee, 

Brady said Speaker Boehner is not looking to the Senate immigration bill for guidance and that the results will depend on how strong and united the House is whether the two bodies go to conference or not.  Ingraham asked what purpose there would be in going to conference.  Brady replied that there isn't a lot of good faith between the House and Senate and that the House will stand up on principle.  Ingraham pointed out that immigration isn't a top issue among Americans and that the immigration bill will depress wages and jobs.  Brady said his constituents are concerned about border security and that immigrants should come through the front door.  He feels we will need more people to fill jobs and Ingrhaam countered that we have millions of Americans without jobs or who are underemployed.  

Brady is working on defunding Obamacare and agrees with Ingraham that this is a winning issue.  

Leah Durant with Laura Ingraham

Laura Ingraham hosted Leah Durant, Executive Director of Progressives for  Immigration Reform. 

Durant said her group sent a letter to the Congressional Black Caucus, the "Gang of Eight", etc. pointing out how the immigration bill will negatively impact African-Americans and other minorities.  Her group's message is that we are Americans first and that this bill will have be harmful to all.  Her group is having a rally at Freedom Plaza on Monday at 9:30 to protest the bill.  Ingraham cited how the arguments being presented by Durant's group are fact based versus emotional bromides from the immigration bill supporters.  

Durant reeled off statistics buttressing her argument that this bill will depress wages, jobs.  Ingraham said the bill is to the benefit of big business and politicians.  

Congressman Lou Barletta with Laura Ingraham

Laura Ingraham hosted Congressman Lou Barletta of Pennsylvania.

Barletta said Congress is the cause of our immigration problems as well as the White House becuase laws aren't enforced that are on the books.  He said when immigration is spoken of, it is always about Latinos.  He said the GOP did worse after the first immigration reform.  He noted that his district is heavily Hispanic and despite his tough stance on illegal immigration, he got elected to Congress.  He slammed the emphasis on the plight of the illegal immigrants over those 20 million unemployed and under employed Americans.  He and Ingraham stated that Americans are having their wages depressed and jobs lost due to these immigration reform efforts.  He said whenever one hears the words "path to citizenship", it is totally about politics.

Barletta said he will tell House leadership that border security will help the American people and that there must be honesty on how this bill will harm the American worker. He is not sure if the House will put forth a bill.   

 

Ron Maxwell of "Copperhead" with Laura Ingraham

Laura Ingraham hosted Ron Maxwell.

Maxwell said his film covers a part of the Civil War that no one talks about - namely the anti-war Copperhead movement during 1862.  He said if it had been a presidential year, Lincoln would have been defeated and the Democrat would have cut a deal with the South.  His main character is ostracized because he is for the end of slavery but is aware of the Constitution being abused during the war.  

 

  

Bill Kristol with Laura Ingraham

Laura Ingraham hosted Bill Kristol of the Weekly Standard.

Kristol said Hoeven-Corker exposed themselves with their bill and its add ons.  He said none of these senators want to discuss the bill as they are scared of a substantive debate.  Ingraham cited all the handouts and goodies larding up the bill.  Kristol said this resembles Obamacare at the end.  He said it's important that the GOP in the House make sure that there is no conference on the Senate bill.

Ingraham and Kristol commented on the projection of weakness Obama is showing with the Edward Snowden affair which is alarming.     

Ingraham Factors Immigration, Media Bias, Obama's Berlin Speech, And More

Laura Ingraham hosted "The O'Reilly Factor" on June 21st. The "Talking Points Memo" was about how the immigration bill is being pushed through the Congress under the direction of the White House and the Gang of 8 to the detriment of Americans.  Ingraham followed up by debating former George W. Bush aide Brad Blakeman who defended comprehensive immigration reform now.

Ingraham spoke to Mike Ghouse about an offensive statement by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel in which he asked an Indian professor if he was a member of the Taliban.  They then discussed an FBI ad in which a number of Taliban mug shots are portrayed and which Congressman Jim McDermott railed against for being racist.  

Ingraham talked to columnist Nile Gardiner about President Obama's speech in Berlin which they deemed as poor relative to the soaring speeches by Presidents Reagan and Kennedy in the past.  Obama's declining popularity globally was also discussed.

Ingraham spoke with Geraldo Rivera about the possibility of US POW Bowe Bergdahl being exchanged for Gitmo detainees.  Rivera supported the move while Ingraham questioned if a bad precedent would be established with such a move.

Ingraham discussed recent and past crime allegations against New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez with Jim Gray.  

Ingraham talked to Dan Gainor of the Media Research Center about recent comments by Tom Brokaw condemning the news media of irresponsible reporting.  Both contrasted the coverage conservatives receive versus liberals who are frequently given a pass on questionable stories.  

  

 

Elbert Guillory with Laura Ingraham

Laura Ingraham hosted State Senator Elbert Guillory of Louisiana.

Guillory said the Democrat Party in Louisiana has moved away from the voters values and thus he decided to become a Republican.  He said he's not hearing leadership, but a stampeded to garner votes in DC.  He agreed with Ingraham that the Congressional Black Caucus is derelict in supporting comprehensive immigration reform as it will lower wages, cost jobs and harm the African-American community.  

Guilllory said the GOP needs to educate the electorate on how it is the party of all the people, not just for a rich elite.  He said the education system and lack of jobs indicate a gross lack of leadership.  He said the black community is to reliant on government.  He and Ingraham decried the corrosive effect on family values and other conservative values.

Guillory said he's gotten a warm welcome from the people he represents and the GOP while the Democrats have criticized and even slung racial slurs.  He pointed out ironically some of his Democrat peers have quietly said they are considering a party change.   

Maria Espinoza of the Remembrance Project with Laura Ingraham

Laura Ingraham hosted Maria Espinoza of the Remembrance Project. 

Espinoza said immigration is an American issue and that we are all Americans first.  She and her husband started to document the many stories of violence against citizens by illegal aliens, especially drunk driving, child molestation and rapes that the liberal media doesn't report.  The criminals are released back into society.  She said there is no way we can check the backgrounds of the illegal aliens.  Her group has created the "Stolen Life Quilt" remembering those killed by illegal aliens and not reported on.  Espinoza said it takes a lot of digging and research to find out immigration status.  Ingraham said specificity is important and Espinoza said the government doesn't keep records on illegals whom harm the middle and working classes and benefits the big business and elite class.  

Raul Labrador with Laura Ingraham

Laura Ingraham hosted Congressman Raul Labrador of Idaho.

Labrador thinks there's a need for immigration reform, but is saddened by GOP members who think they need to push through any immigration bill for fear of losing the Hispanic vote.  He said citizenship is a privilege, not a right for immigrants and that border and internal security need to be addressed strongly.  He agreed with Ingraham that no benefits should be given out and that the US first should get everything it needs for its prosperity and safety.  

Labrador hasn't seen the Cornyn amendment and reluctantly favors e-verify as he doesn't like to see more burdens on business.  He thinks the Congress should work with the border patrol agents on the ground to fashion a strong, viable border plan.  He feels the GOP is running scared and not showing leadership.  He favors a path to legal status.  

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Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner with Laura Ingraham

Laura Ingraham hosted Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner.

Sensenbrenner said it's everyone's job to understand the difference between legal and illegal immigration. He stated that giving amnesty to illegals is wrong and that their supporters will say the border is already secure.  He sees a repeat of Simpson-Mazzoli.  Ingraham cited conservatives going along with the liberals and Sensenbrenner said many GOP have been tarred by this group.  Ingraham advised that the GOP move from immigration to improving the economy for the middle class.  

Sensenbrenner was the author of the original Patriot Act, but doesn't think Edward Snowden is a traitor.  He said the administiration went beyond the limits of the act by including innocent US citizens who weren't supposed to be included unless there was a connection to a terrorist.  He said the FISA court acts in secret and one can't appeal as they act in secret.  He said that petitions by the Justice Department have been rubber stamped.  He claimed that those who favor this aggressive overuse of the Act weren't in on the writing of the Act which wasn't intended to be a massive data mining effort.  He would not have known about the extent of the law if it hadn't been for the Snowden revelations.  Ingraham sees the abuse of the Patriot Act as a warning to what could happen with immigration.  

 

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Betsy McCaughey with Laura Ingraham

Laura Ingraham hosted Betsy McCaughey on Obamacare. 

As to the immigration bill, McCaughey said the rules on asylum seekers will be greatly loosened, that the group would get many appeals and that the Justice Department will pick up the tab.  She said the job of helping aliens will be outsourced to community organizations and that it is a repeat of the Obamacare push.  Basically the taxpayers will foot all this as laws will be skirted.  McCaughey declared this the end of the GOP if the bill is passed.  

Pat Buchanan with Laura Ingraham

Laura Ingraham hosted Pat Buchanan. 

Ingraham and Buchaan cited the unholy alliance of the SEIU, big business and the Democratic Party that has pressured the Republicans into the immigration bill.  Both said it will do nothing for the GOP and that alleged conservatives such as Senators Rubio and Ayotte are sellouts. They also noted Speaker Boehner predicts a bill by year's end.  They pointed out how wages and jobs will be depressed for all Americans. 

Buchanan said there will be a fierce battle at the bottom of the wage ladder and that this immigration bill will help big business.  Ingraham noted that a quarter of Hispanics live in poverty and that they heavily favor big government as favored by the Democrats.

Bushanan isn't sure if the immigration bill will pass and that it won't help the GOP.  He noted that the GOP has been scared into this bill.  

Buchanan wasn't surprised by the NSA snoop revelations and that he isn't that bothered by it, although Ingraham is.