I think Bush is legacy building somewhat...although I do believe he thinks this is the right things to do. He is not so much trying to destroy the conservative base as he is indifferent to destroying the conservative base. A true politician like Clinton would never do something like this even if he believed it to be right because Politics trump all. This is not the case with Pres. Bush. However, he is completely wrong on this issue. He has been in Washington too long to understand the problems we face because of this massive illegal immigration.
Yes. Bush is wrong on immigration. He takes a stand because he believes in it or believes it is good politics. One or the other. People who believe any President intentionally tries to destroy America or elect the other party in power are completely irrational and incapable of reasoning. The weiner syndrome of perhaps being an educated fool but utterly incapable of reasoning their way out of paper bag.