You're right on this issue and we DO need to get the word out to our fellow citizens who happen to be Hispanic. One problem our side has is elites like Jeb who want to pander to what they imagine is the Hispanic position and tell a disturbing and condescending story. Her's another shocker - a lot of Americans who just happen to be Muslim DO NOT want Muslims from Syria flooding the country.
You are correct. I also think that Jeb in particular, but several other prominent Republicans, do the left's job for them when they start talking about having "compassion" for those who are here illegally. This implies that the opposing position compassionate. Because the majority of GOP voters are supporting these uncompassionate candidates, it gives credence to the lie that Republicans in general are not compassionate when it comes to immigration issues. What could be more compassionate than taking the steps to ensure that the legal residents of this country who are most at risk -those who are marginally skilled, not familiar with our culture and lacking a sound grasp of the native tongue -are not undercut by illegals who will do the same job for less pay?