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Walker Reverses Position on Illegal Immigration

By: Associated Press
Updated: Mon 10:23 AM, May 17, 2010
Scott Walker

Scott Walker

Republican candidate for governor Scott Walker reversed himself on Arizona's controversial immigration law over the weekend, first condemning it then saying he would be comfortable signing it into law.

The flip came after Walker was barraged with negative comments on his Facebook page following an Associated Press story reporting on his concerns about the law that critics say could lead to racial profiling.

Walker issued a statement Saturday afternoon saying he spoke with the state senator who introduced the Arizona law and he was now comfortable that the rights of citizens would be protected.

Walker's comments on immigration drew hundreds of Facebook comments, with several people saying they were disappointed and no longer supported him.


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