That 's the message that Bennett and Kemp took to California in 1994 where -- along with their friend , conservative columnist Linda Chavez -- they angered fellow Republicans by taking a public stand against Proposition 187 , a dreadful ballot initiative that threatened to cut off education , welfare and nonemergency health care to illegal immigrants . Ruben Navarrette : nativist paint Ryan `` C '' as down on immigration , but he 's complicated . He says Democrats group gave Ryan on record ; he 's voted for laws giving some legal status . He says Paul Ryan seems to see use of letting temporary workers stay for agricultural work , etc . Navarrette : He may edge toward stricter views for campaign , but his votes so far show nuance .
Ruben Navarrette : nativist paint Ryan `` C '' as down on immigration , but he 's complicated . He says Democrats group gave Ryan on record ; he 's voted for laws giving some legal status . He says Paul Ryan seems to see use of letting temporary workers stay for agricultural work , etc . Navarrette : He may edge toward stricter views for campaign , but his votes so far show nuance .