Quote of the Day: Republican Governor Sees 'Shades of Other Regimes' in AZ Law

Benjamin F. Carlson 172 Views Apr 29, 2010
"I'm concerned about the whole idea of carrying papers and always having to be able to prove your citizenship. That brings up some shades of some other regimes that weren't necessarily helpful to democracy."

--Republican Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell speaking off the cuff about Arizona's controversial immigration law in a radio interview. (Hat tip: David Weigel.)

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