I Don’t Answer Hypotheticals
Bill White, Democratic candidate for Texas governor, was on KFYO this morning and was asked more than two or three times if he would support an immigration measure similar to that recently signed by the Arizona governor.
In today’s political environment that is a tough question and one that possibly will alienate many voters or win the support of voters. At the same time, it’s a legitimate question to ask a candidate for governor.
Mr. White, who has served as mayor of Houston for several years, answered the question at least once by saying something like, “That’s a hypothetical question and I don’t answer hypothetical questions.” He never said yes or no.
While this question is indeed hypothetical as it pertains to Texas, it’s not hypothetical to the voters. He either would be for the bill signed by the Arizona governor or he wouldn’t be. How simple can it be?
His answer is exactly what is wrong with politics today. Sure, it’s a hypothetical question, but it’s an issue that he may be facing if he wins this race, and the voters have a right to know his position.
on KRFE AM 580 Mr. White said that this bill takes away from the daily responsibilities of law enforcement in duplicating the Border Patrols job, in my opinion. This tells me that he would not sign this law as it stands in AZ. But he expressed great concern for the illegal immigration problem.