Fine. But wouldn't you agree the timing is wrong?
I wish it didn't happen so close to the election, but its a bill Congress wants to pass before Nov, so it was bound to happen. I also wish Bush would be willing to compromise just a little with his own base on this issue.
I doubt it if Tancredo's comments will hurt Bush in the slightest, especially considering how Tancredo usually prefaces any criticism of Bush on immigration with praise for him on other issues that people care more about -- like the war on terrorism and his handling of tax cuts.
If anyone's loose lips are going to hurt Bush this week then it will be those of Paul Bremmer who has given ammunition to Kerry for attacks on Bush's handling of Iraq.