Who's NOT for amnesty, these days? Here's something that has me truly appalled...
Several Tea Party Leaders Back Sen. Paul’s Amnesty Approach.
Sal Russo, who founded the Tea Party Express, applauded Paul's immigration proposal and admired his "willingness to stand up and take a principled stand" on immigration.
FreedomWorks CEO Matt Kibbe said of Paul..."proposing citizenship for illegal aliens is a "calculated risk," but Paul's proposal is in the "framework of our principals." Kibbe said immigration is not an issue that FreedomWorks champions although his group has previously supported amnesty.
Tea Party Patriots’ leader Jenny Beth Martin said immigration isn’t one of her group’s main issues but they are "aligned" with Paul on the issue of border security.
More - including great comments - at link.
Has the Tea Party been co-opted by elites?
No. Common sense.
Paul's plan is to plug the hole in the boot, then start bailing water.
It's NOT amnesty to force people already here to get legal or go home. Cutting off all benefits isn't exactly a "welcome mat".