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April 6, 2022
For Immediate Release

NATIONAL DEMOCRATS THINK THE BORDER IS A PROBLEM, SO WHY DOESN’T BETO?

“While Beto O’ Rourke continues to deny a border problem exists, National Democrats are up in arms over the Biden Administration’s call to end Title 42, which could lead to as many as 18,000 illegal immigrants flooding our border each day. Beto needs to stop hiding behind his incompetence and acknowledge there is a border problem.” – Mark Miner, Communications Director

O’Rourke Wants To End Title 42 Because There Is Not A “Problem” At The Border:

O’Rourke Says He Believed Deploying The National Guard To The Border Was A “Solution In Search Of A Problem.” O’ROURKE: “There are (national) guard members from Texas A&M who are on the border right now in Zapata, in Webb, in Hidalgo Counties to go be part of a solution in search of a problem.” (Beto O’Rourke, Remarks, College Station, TX, 3/8/22)

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O’Rourke: “Let’s End Title 42, Which Has Caused Many, Many Repeat Crossing Attempts At The Texas-Mexico Border.” (Pablo De La Rosa, “O’Rourke Calls For The End Of Title 42 But Seeks ‘Credible’ Asylum Claims,” Texas Public Radio, 11/18/21)

Ending Title 42 Could Lead To 18,000 Illegal Immigrants A Day Reaching The U.S. Border With Mexico, Leading National Democrats To Call To Keep The Program:

The Department Of Homeland Security Estimates “As Many As 18,000 Migrants Per Day At The Southern Border If Title 42 Is Revoked.” “The Department of Homeland Security is bracing for as many as 18,000 migrants per day at the southern border if Title 42 is revoked, according to senior DHS officials who briefed reporters on Tuesday.” (Luke Barr, “US Bracing For Influx Of Migrants At Southern Border If Title 42 Revoked: DHS,” ABC News, 3/29/22)

Politico: “The Four Most Vulnerable Senate Democrats… Have All Spoken Out Against The Biden Administration’s Move (On Title 42).” “The four most vulnerable Senate Democrats — Sens. Mark Kelly of Arizona, Raphael Warnock of Georgia, Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada and Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire — have all spoken out against the Biden administration’s move (on Title 42), echoing GOP concerns about a coming spike in the number of migrants arriving at the border.” (Sabrina Rodriguez, “‘Terrible’ Messaging On Lifting Of Trump-Era Border Restriction Alarms Dems,” Politico, 4/5/22)

·  Nevada Democrat Senator Catherine Cortez Masto On The Ending Of Title 42: “This Is The Wrong Way To Do This And It Will Leave The Administration Unprepared For A Surge At The Border.” (Sabrina Rodriguez, “‘Terrible’ Messaging On Lifting Of Trump-Era Border Restriction Alarms Dems,” Politico, 4/5/22)

·  (Arizona Democrat Senator Mark) Kelly Called (Ending Title 42) The ‘Wrong Decision,’ Adding That ‘It’s Clear That This Administration’s Lack Of A Plan To Deal With This Crisis Will Further Strain Our Border Communities.’” (Sabrina Rodriguez, “‘Terrible’ Messaging On Lifting Of Trump-Era Border Restriction Alarms Dems,” Politico, 4/5/22)

Politico Noted “The (Biden) Administration Itself Has Seemingly Sought To Distance Itself” From Ending Title 42, With Biden’s HHS Secretary And His Communications Director Blaming The CDC For The Decision. “The (Biden) administration itself has seemingly sought to distance itself from the fallout. Officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and White House communications director Kate Bedingfield, have emphasized that the decision to lift the order rests solely on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ‘Title 42 is not an immigration authority, but rather a public health authority used by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to protect against the spread of communicable disease,’ Mayorkas said in a statement.” (Sabrina Rodriguez, “‘Terrible’ Messaging On Lifting Of Trump-Era Border Restriction Alarms Dems,” Politico, 4/5/22)