[colorado tanker]

I think Hayworth’s dealings with Abramoff sunk his election, not immigration. Even so, it was a fairly close election.

That is precisely the problem. Just like Beauprez in Colorado, every politician who lost but ran on immigration can cite other factors as causing his loss. The problem is, immigration isn't causing people to pull the lever, it isn't changing the result in tough races.

[ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas]

>>Just like Beauprez in Colorado, every politician who lost but ran on immigration can cite other factors as causing his loss. The problem is, immigration isn’t causing people to pull the lever, it isn’t changing the result in tough races.<<

So far, that may be the case. If the “comprehensive immigration reform” bill becomes law, I think we will see some significant backlash against those who enabled it in 2008. That’s my opinion based on my observations of people, not scholarly research.

[fedupcitizen]

Two words: Pete Wilson. 187 saved his campaign