The illegal alien factor bites President Bush in the rear end
President George W. Bush’s pick for Secretary of the Homeland Security Department, the competent Bernard Kerik, blew up when Kerik had to withdraw after questions arose regarding the immigration status of his former housekeeper and nanny, according to Fox News. In a statement Kerik presented the most weasly defense imaginable regarding the housekeeper/nanny: “It has also been brought to my attention that for a period of time during such employment required tax payments and related filings had not been made.”
Sounds to me like Kerik knew very well that he was hiring an illegal alien, but didn’t much care, and certainly didn’t mind.
My three cents:
1) It is unfortunate that Kerik won’t become Secretary of the Homeland Security Department. He was an inspired pick.
2) It is quite sad that members of our upper class feel it’s okay to hire illegal aliens as they please, even if they are in law enforcement.
3) President Bush has practically begged for an incident like this with his complete lack of interest in securing our borders and stemming the flow of illegal aliens.
UPDATE: On the lighter side of things, ScrappleFace reports that President Bush is now looking to nominate Kerik’s nanny.
