Actually Eagle1 the Arizona law was drafted by ALEC for the private prison industry. Just another way for corporate America to suckle at the taxpayer teat.
http://www.npr.org/2010/10/28/130833741/...

There is far too little information in this article. If Walker says he won't sign legislation like AZ where cops can stop people because they think they are in the country illegally, that's one thing, as we only have pockets of populations who might fit that criterion. But, I would still like to see legislation that prevents illegal aliens (no, they are not "illegal residents" as I have seen other posters say other times) from getting driver's licenses and any government benefits because, if they weren't physically located here, like they are not supposed to be, they wouldn't be able to get them. If churches or other private groups wish to support them financially or in other ways, so be it, but not with tax dollars. Our infrastructure is strained to (and beyond) the limit for those who are here legally, and Wisconsin already has an absurdly high income tax rate.

yada

Walker said he had CONCERNS, which is why after researching it more, he said NO.

"he said he had serious concerns about the Arizona law – in which police are required to ask criminal suspects about their immigration status if the officers believe they’re in the U-S illegally."

politics politics politics, the AZ law was based on Federal law which is rarely enforced and also an existing California law that is never enforced. It's all posturing by politicians, Walker is floating this only for political reasons, plain and simple.

HighRoad

You left out the part that explains what the comment was referring to.

"Friday, May 21, 2010

For years, our leaders in Washington - on both sides of the political aisle - have failed to take the necessary action to secure our borders or to properly deal with illegal immigrants once they have been identified. Illegal immigration has a put a tremendous strain on state and local governments due to increased demand for social services, education, and law enforcement. Today, these problems are exacerbated by government budgets that are already billions of dollars in the red.

But for states like Arizona, the consequences of illegal immigration reach far beyond budgetary matters. Arizona citizens face a daily reminder that their federal government is failing them as they fall prey to crime, violence, and property damage. In April, the governor of Arizona signed legislation to address these serious problems."

"When I learned about the bill, I had similar concerns about constitutional issues and the potential for discrimination. There are millions of law abiding immigrants in our country who deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.

The confusion about the Arizona law continues as news accounts offer differing opinions about how the law will work. Even the Associated Press in Wisconsin mischaracterized the law last week, saying, “The law, which requires police to ask a person about his or her immigration status if there’s a “reasonable suspicion” that the person is in the country illegally has enraged Hispanics and others both in Wisconsin and across the country. Critics have said it could lead to racial profiling.”

I decided to go directly to the source.

Last weekend I spoke with the sponsor of the Arizona law, State Senator Russell Pearce, who explained that the amended bill provides adequate protections against racial profiling and discrimination. A police officer may only inquire about the immigration status of persons they have stopped, detained, or arrested for other reasons. In addition, earlier decisions by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals satisfied my concern about any conflicts with the 10th Amendment.

If I were governor of Arizona, I too would sign the Arizona immigration bill.

As Governor of Wisconsin, I will sign legislation that strengthens our protection against illegal immigration and ensures that taxpayer funded benefits like Badger Care, in-state tuition, and drivers’ licenses are not available to those who are here illegally.

We are proud to be a nation of immigrants, but our leaders must do a better job securing our borders, enforcing the rule of law, and ensuring that those who come to our country for the promise of a better life do so legally and without jeopardizing the rights of American citizens."

http://www.scottwalker.org/headlines/201...

yada...is that like Obama saying all those lies when campaigning? You know the one about transparency? Posting bills? You know, all those promises? Flipping on issues like gay marriage, abortion benefits?

Watching Scotty F l i p...I THINK this is his 2nd FLIP.

http://wxerfm.com/news/articles/2012/dec...

I agree - Walker will say whatever in order to be elected. You never know which side of his mouth he speaks from until the issue is in front of him.
***Keep in Mind*** That Scotty ORIGINALLY DID SAY HE WOULD "SIGN SIMILAR LEGILATION IN WI" Read it below

http://www.postcrescent.com/viewart/2012...

Those in office & those wanting to be in office will say what ever they have to for votes

2014 is when he has to worry, not 2016 and after the re-election of Obama, many GOP are fearful of losing there political position. But this bill is nothing compared to the Vets Job Bill voted down by them, along with many other bills important to the people of this country. The people are see who are truly holding America hostage with their game in the congress and seeing that they will not agree to the wealthy paying their fair share and many other things the GOP want to take from the people. Scooter has no chance in **** of winning again for anything in government and he will be lucky to make it to 2014 after the John Doe is fully disclosed.

IMO build a solid wall across the border that is impenetrable and then divise a path for legalization for those already here. To bring any relatives here they must wait like any other immigrants. Tough but fair. And they can build the wall...they do it in many other countries.

"doesn’t fit his job creation priorities."

Right there should tell you a lot about Walker !

Read between the lines .

Hire Illegals to do the job cheaper !

Walker is Rotten to the Core !

So let me get this straight. According to Walker were not supposed to do anything to stop illegals from coming here, were not supposed to do anything about the illegals that are here now, well that's the way it sounds to me. Now if this is the case what the hell we bothering with immigration laws for if were just going to sit there with our thumbs up our *****. Is this even America or is the US Constitution totally useless now along with the rest of our laws. Dose no one have the balls to enforce our laws. So I see how it is all talk no action because we do not want to piss off anyone. So much for our so called leaders.

If the national govt would do there job, by enforcing their own laws, this distraction would go away. Until lawmakers stop passing laws they have no will to enforce these problems will still be around.

"Arizona-type bill came to his desk, saying such legislation would be a distraction and doesn’t fit his job creation priorities."
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Translation: "I know I'm going to be about 200,000 jobs short on my grandiose 250,000 jobs campaign pledge because all I've managed to accomplish is screwing the public employees, so come 2016 I'm going to need all the help I can get"

HighRoad,
I believe that what we are seeing has nothing to do with statewide elections, and has everything to do with improving the image of the Republican party. There simply is not a large group of Hispanic voters in this state. That being said, at least to some degree, I agree with poobah. Whether or not Walker has good intentions, the end result is more important here.

5/18/2010 Walker states,"If I were governor of Arizona, I too would sign the Arizona immigration bill," Walker said. "As governor of Wisconsin, I will sign legislation that strengthens our protection against illegal immigration and ensures that taxpayer funded benefits like BadgerCare and drivers licenses are not available to those who are here illegally." What a flip flopper. Need those hispanics votes badly for 2016 Scooter?

Let's hope he's serious about having had a change of heart on immigration and that any legislation he signs/vetoes reflects that change. I don't care about the motivation, I care about his actions going forward.

If he means it? Great!! Something we can agree on!! Unecessary in Wisky. Unecessary anywhere really but the fear in AZ is high.

He really sounds like a principled guy, doesn't he?