December 12, 2007 - 06:45
News: Maine

Scontras Rides the Illegal Alien Driver License Issue

This will be interesting. 

Dean Scontras, a Republican candidate for the First District Congressional seat has sent a letter to his fellow candidates in the first district asking them to:

"call on Governor Baldacci to rescind Executive Order 13 FY 04/05, issued on April 9, 2004, entitled "An Order Concerning Access to State Services by All Entitled Maine Residents".  The Governor's Executive Order allows illegal aliens to obtain Maine driver's licenses."

This entire issue is very dangerous for politicians, as has been demonstrated by the Hillary Clinton and Rudy Giuliani campaigns, both of whom have tried their best to navigate through an emotional and difficult issue.  

I think that candidates in Maine will get a free pass for a while, but it will eventually rise to the level that requires a clear and concise answer - not just here in Maine, but the Country as a whole.

My suggestion: either make up an answer and go with your gut, or call down to Washington and get the POLL TESTED talking points from the beltway campaign committees, soon!

Wally Edge can be reached via email at noreply@politicker.com.

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