From the New York Times, May 24 2007:

Mr. Richardson initially said he would support the immigration compromise announced earlier this week. But on Wednesday, he said that after reading it in detail, he had decided to oppose it, saying the measure placed too great a burden on immigrants.

Now that the Times outed my Hispanicacy, people will be scrutinizing my stance on immigration reform especially closely. But I think my unique perspective as a Latino governor in a Latino-hating border state will help me take a balanced stance on immigration reform. I consider it an advantage to be able to see the issue from both sides. Sure, I’m Hispanic—but not too Hispanic. Just Hispanic enough to get the Hispanic vote without alienating whitey.

We need compassion — but not amnesty. We need security — but without panic. What I’m saying is, if you want to know where I stand on immigration, consider me right on the fence — but not border fences, I’m against those. So consider me on the rail, or on anything that Bush wouldn’t consider building to keep my Mexican brethren out of the country. How about a tower of baptized babies?