[andy58-in-nh]

I'm a Bush supporter, even a "staunch" one at times, but I have never made a secret on this board of my disapproval of this Administration's immigration policy. I just don't see the Democrat alternative (admit illegals, then give them every benefit of citizenship - and more) as being superior. If Bush would see the light on this issue, his approval rating would go up 10% overnight. Instead, he chooses to heed advisors who fear losing corporate campaign cash and "alienating" Hispanic votes. All he's doing now is alienating conservatives whose support he will need to maintain control of Congress. ("Mr Bush: Put Up that Wall!")

[Luis Gonzalez]

"If Bush would see the light on this issue, his approval rating would go up 10% overnight."

Hardly. Immigration is not that big an issue to the general public yet.

"What do you think are the two most important issues for the government to address?"

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