Wednesday, January 30, 2008

CNN Republican Debate: Non Sequitors 101 With Professor Mike Huckabee

Let's unspin former Governor Mike Huckabbee 's political rhetoric and examine his use of the non sequitor.
(Note: All quotes taken from the official CNN transcript).

Governor Huckabee is asked the following question by Brian from Wisconsin:
"In order to curb illegal immigration, do you support making changes in the law that would give citizenship only to children who are born to parents who are legally in this country at the time the child is born?"

"HUCKABEE: I think the Supreme Court has already ruled on that...."

Wait a minute...Brian did not ask whether the courts have issued an opinion on this issue. I think it is safe to assume that Brian wanted a clear answer to whether Governor Huckabee would "support making changes in the law that would give citizenship only to children who are born to parents who are legally in this country at the time the child is born."

Governor Huckabbe completes his non sequitor:

"HUCKABEE: [continuing] The real issue is, that doesn't fix the problem. What we've got to do is to have a secure border fence, something I have proposed that we do within 18 months of taking office."

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