The next question was on outsourcing. Again, a chance for Webb to showcase his Democratic credentials and again, he shows that he’s not aligned with the Democratic party as a whole.  Yes, Webb is vehemently against outsourcing, but he took the question in a direction that puts him to the right of many Republicans. Webb went on to criticize the H1B visa process and went as far as to say that there should be no guest workers at all in the United States.  Webb equated those coming to the US from Mexico to pick vegetables to those coming from India to work at AOL in Alexandria. Webb’s view of outsourcing clearly puts him at odds with technology related businesses in Virginia.  Webb brought his views on immigration into this answer as well. They included a much more secure border along with vastly increased enforcement of businesses that hire illegal immigrants.  No guest workers, a strong border and increased enforcement is not the Democratic idea for immigration reform. If anything, it’s pretty close to the NR stance on immigration.

This question gave Allen the opportunity to highlight a significant achievement of his time as Governor, the development of a semi conductor fabrication industry in Virginia.  Of all of Senator Allen’s answers in the debate, I think this was the one he was most excited to give. The tone of his voice was different on this answer.  Again, there was real passion in his voice when talking about what he was able to do for the state.