That's the point I'm trying to make.
Most non-illegals support doing something about illegal immigration.
Most illegals, if citizens, would vote Democrat. They were (for the most part) the poorest of Mexico's poor and already rely on government in Mexico, so they'll do the same here. That's hard to dispute.
So eliminating illegals should HELP the GOP. I don't see where you're coming from.
And so should President Bush.
As hard as it is to swallow, that's the only long term solution, IMO.
Turn off the spigot to keep new ones from getting here...if that's what will keep conservatives happy.
But anyone here should get processed for residency and citizenship as quickly as possible.
The immigration department and system are broken. Too many local, state and federal governments don't give a damn...in fact...go out of their way to protect illegal immigrants.
Ask why?