"Arizona's tough new illegal immigration enforcement law would not be right for Texas, Gov. Rick Perry said Thursday, upholding the state's long-held tradition of rejecting harsh anti-immigrant policies.
"I fully recognize and support a state's right and obligation to protect its citizens, but I have concerns with portions of the law passed in Arizona and believe it would not be the right direction for Texas," (READ MORE)
Other high-profile Republicans who have spoken out against Arizona's law are: Karl Rove, Jeb Bush, Connie Mack, Linda Chavez, Meghan McCain ( although her father supports it), Lincoln Diaz Balart, Joe Scarborough, and, shockingly, Tom Tancredo. Other Republicans have voiced only soft opposition such as Marco Rubio and Lindsay Graham.
