As evidenced by the Republican primary voters, it seems our strongest border control advocates are not on top right now, we lost many strong advocates in 06, and border States for years and years have been electing governments who tolerate open borders and illegals.
I would say we, the active and passionate base are in the minority.
Therefore would be destroyed when the MSM decides to “turn it on” if deportation ensues.
And Republican officeholders KNOW this, and they are CORRECT.
They are simply picking their poison.