[Cicero]

There are things about Bush that I like very much, and things about Bush that I don't like. On the whole, I continue to support him and will vote for him in 2004. But I agree that this was a politically stupid move.

Even if no Democrat raises the issue, plenty of conservatives already have. And the result will be that a lot of Bush's base may stay home. Even though he wins, it will cost him the opportunity to end the Senate filibusters and finally appoint some good judges. That's why it's important not only that Bush should win, but that he whould win by a lot--because otherwise we'll be stuck with judicial tyranny for another four years.

Democrats will not want to give the faintest appearance of being racist or anti-Hispanic. But there is a security issue here, and also a jobs issue. As recent posts have pointed out, millions of illegal immigrants means that it's harder to get a job and harder to get a decent salary.

[Centennial]

The Democrats are not worried about appearing racist. Remember they are the party of Senator KKK Byrd and Al Sharpton to name just a few. The issue of race is just a handy club to bash Republicans with.

[Sabertooth]

There are things about Bush that I like very much, and things about Bush that I don't like. On the whole, I continue to support him and will vote for him in 2004. But I agree that this was a politically stupid move.

Even if no Democrat raises the issue, plenty of conservatives already have. And the result will be that a lot of Bush's base may stay home. Even though he wins, it will cost him the opportunity to end the Senate filibusters and finally appoint some good judges. That's why it's important not only that Bush should win, but that he whould win by a lot--because otherwise we'll be stuck with judicial tyranny for another four years.

Exactly right.

Bush will probably win, but his Illegal Alien blunder will not only fail (thankfully), it will be a net detriment to every other aspect of the Republican agenda.