My wife is a native-born citizen of hispanic ancestry. She voted for Bush twice.
And she says we need to throw the illegals out. And she no longer support's Bush's agenda because of his pandering to the illegal immigration interests.
The GOP is going to suffer mightily, Graham. But for the exact opposite reasons you are stating. If you keep illegals ILLEGAL, they won't be able to friggin' vote - and the native-born and legally-entered hispanic population of this country will largely support that. But betray the base, and there will be woe for the GOP.
Then we can enjoy the results as we watch two solid years of impeachment hearings, higher taxes and socialist indoctrination. And you could care less.
I totally agree with your post. Well stated.