November 28, 2007
Posted: 08:57 PM ET

Romney and Giuliani tussled over immigration at the beginning of the debate.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — In the first moments of the CNN/YouTube debate, sparks flew between former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney on the issue of so-called sanctuary cities for illegal immigrants.

After Romney attacked Giuliani for saying New York was not a sanctuary city, Giuliani responded by saying Romney lived in a "sanctuary mansion" and that Romney employed illegal immigrants at his own home.

Romney denied the allegations.

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– CNN Political Assignment Editor Katy Byron

Filed under: CNN/YouTube Debate • GOP • GOP debate • Immigration • Mitt Romney • Rudy Giuliani


Middle American Party, Monterey, CA.   November 28th, 2007 8:52 pm ET

New York City is a defacto sanctuary city. Mayor Bloomberg made a statement several months ago that New York was proud to be the home of 500,000 Illegals (Aliens) Immigrants. This is a good friend of Giuliani.

Chuckie West, Washington, DC   November 28th, 2007 8:58 pm ET

The first full half hour on immigration — and over the first hour, the only one who mentioned Iraq was Ron Paul. No mention whatever about our disappearing Bill of Rights, or our drowning economy. What a charade.

Ricky, Mobile, AL   November 28th, 2007 9:02 pm ET

One word: CHILDISH!!!!
Whats with the bickering, like little chidren on the playground??
Grow Up!!!

PollM, Dallas Texas   November 28th, 2007 9:28 pm ET

The eight Republican presidential hopefuls are squaring off in a challenge unlike anything they've faced as they step onto the stage for their party's first CNN/YouTube debate Wednesday in St. Petersburg, Florida. GOP hopefuls traded sharp jabs over immigration, taxes, and other to differentiate themselves.

Who won the CNN Youtube Republican Debate in Florida?

http://www.youpolls.com/details.asp?pid=1119

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Ross Abraham, Northville, MI   November 28th, 2007 10:21 pm ET

Rudy got owned. I can't believe he expected Mitt to check every worker on his home when Mitt wasn't even there and it's up to the companies and the government to enforce the law…not a homeowner!

Dan, Kentucky   November 28th, 2007 10:56 pm ET

Are you kidding? Rudy is a joke!

Tom Dedham, Mass   November 29th, 2007 11:26 am ET

Mitt handed him his head on this question, Rudy tried to make points and distort his recoed and got HAMMERED.

Sucks when you can't switch the subject to 9-11 eh, Rudy?

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