[Prokopton]

"This issue wasn't even on the radar in the 2004 elections. "

Not true. Both sides staked out public positions on immigration during the Presidential race.

For example, see here:



http://www.migrationinformation.org/Feature/display.cfm?ID=202
http://www.migrationinformation.org/feature/display.cfm?ID=232

[BeHoldAPaleHorse]

Not true. Both sides staked out public positions on immigration during the Presidential race.

Which the public proceeded to ignore.