The whole “Immigration will be a non issue” fantasy just keeps coming back after every round of GOP lies and bites them a little harder each and every time. This time it won’t be a nip, it’s going to be a mauling.
If the amnesty bill passes the 2008 election will be a wash for Republicans because the grassroots will be so demoralized by this enormous sellout. All it takes is to lose a few states in the Southwest like Texas or Arizona. The long-term consequences will be even worse.