That won't be the intent but that will be the result. The president's and national GOP's views on illegal illegal is very repugnant to all but the party cheerleaders who would crawl over glass if the GOP newsletter told them to.
This has the effect of demoralizing the traditional GOP voters and a significant number will stay at home. What's the phrase, All ships fall in a low tide?
The president and the GOP leadership is causing a low tide in GOP turnout. Don't blame those that stay home, blame those that caused the low tide.
Oh, and since 2000, I have hit the senate and house races about 98%. I've missed my calls on only TWO senate seats in two cycles. And I'm telling you the WoT is still THE issue, and illegals aren't because the Dems are horrible on illegals.