Its a sound strategy. The RNC is betting that the faithful will just hold their noses and vote Republican anyway. My money says they're right. What are ya gonna do, vote Democrat?
It's not a sound strategy. They will vote a third party, splitting the gop vote and dooming the country for a long time. Unifying the party is the way to win. The base is correct on this issue. The polls also show opposition to illegal immigration. Huge numbers. It is folly to pander to a group that is naturally democrat, namely cheaters. Nobody likes a cheater. That is how it should be played politically. Cheaters versus fair play.