Barrett
Immigration:
Barrett believes that comprehensive federal immigration reform is needed, but that immigration is essentially a federal issue, according to his spokesperson, Phil Walzack. He thinks the federal government needs to work on securing the borders, treating those who are already here fairly, and reforming the process for future immigrants.
Same-sex marriage:
Barrett supports domestic partnerships and the benefits currently provided to such couples, according to Walzack. Although he opposed the marriage ban passed in 2006, he would respect the will of the people as determined by that bill.
Walker
Immigration:
Walker initially shocked fellow conservatives by saying over the summer that he did not agree with Arizona's controversial immigration law. However, he has since changed his stance after meeting with the bill's sponsor and re-evaluating the legislation, saying he would support a similar bill for Wisconsin.
Same-sex marriage:
Walker supported the amendment banning same-sex marriage in 2006, and said he thinks the state's domestic partnership registry contradicts the amendment passed by voters, according to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
