KERA has posted a story on last nights immigration sub hearing in Plano.
An immigration in Plano seems somewhat out of place, but I guess it works for a state with the largest border with Mexico.
According to several bloggers, “Sam Johnson, R-Plano, made himself the star of the show, pointing out how more moderate proposals to deal with illegal immigration are unacceptable to him and others on the far-right.”
Democratic State Representative Roberto Alonzo, who observed the hearing, called it a sham, saying House and Senate members have already debated the issues.
State Representative Roberto Alonzo: The only reason they’re doing the hearings is to create anti immigrant sentiment right before the elections.
At one point the crowd was a bit unruly and Johnson said he wouldn’t allow it.
That prompted Mr. Johnson – who is up for re-election and whose Democratic opponent, Dan Dodd, was in the audience – to tell the gathering: “Any emotion such as clapping is not allowed in the House. I am going to allow it here.â€
