Schwarzenegger Opposed Immigrant Services

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Aug 11, 10:11 AM EDT

By SANDRA MARQUEZ
Associated Press Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger voted for a 1994 ballot measure to deny social services to illegal immigrants, his campaign said Sunday - offering the first glimpse of the actor's stand on a major policy issue.

The Republican has promoted himself as the candidate in California's gubernatorial recall who can best appeal to the state's politically and ethnically diverse electorate.

But Democrats were quick to jump on the disclosure as a chink in the action hero's armor.

The GOP-backed Proposition 187 to deny health care and public education to illegal immigrants was passed by a wide margin, although it was eventually ruled unconstitutional. It remains a contentious issue and a litmus test for some voters, particularly Hispanics, to gauge whether a candidate is immigrant-friendly.

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[CMT]

1. this is the thing

we got to get out a strong latino vote for Bustamante--if we do we can win this thing and hopefully a strong Union vote too. Frankly, I hate to admit it but I think Gray is a lame duck and we have to elect Cruz.

[goobergunch]

2. I think you're right...

at least the AP is beginning to question Schwartzenegger.

[ZenLefty]

3. Duplicate

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=60165&mesg_id=60165