The Washington Times has a story by Stephen Dinan today that illustrates a gift-wrapped golden opportunity for any conservative Republican that cares to make use of it: Rep. Rahm Emanuel of Illinois announced that Democrats will not seek to address immigration reform until at least the second term of a prospective Democrat president.
This means they won't touch the issue until for at least another 6 years.
The obvious outrage that Americans of all stripes displayed on the the last attempt should be a bright, blinking neon sign with a tornado siren attached to it to any politician wondering what Americans want to see for immigration reform. Since the Democrats are not going to touch the issue, it's open season for a Republican to take ownership and drive through some good, legitimate, border-securing, law-enforcing immigration legislation with teeth (or, here's a novel idea - enforce what's already on the books) in it. This would not only accomplish something good for the country, it would provide the Republican base with a critical rally point, which they are currently lacking.
I've said several times that there isn't as much support for Democrat candidates right now as there is a lack of support for Republican candidates. Illegal immigration is clearly a lightning rod issue for the Republican base, and if properly handled could become a springboard for a major electoral victory.
Now, let's see if any Republican candidate has the guts and sense to do it.
There's my two cents.
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