[Will88]

You forget that GWB was elected and served both his terms with exactly the same policy on immigration.

More nonsense. Show us links where W proposed legalization for illegals during either the 2000 or 2004 campaign. Kerry advocated amnesty, but W lied and said he opposed it during a debate.

All Bush talked about during campaigns was closer relations with Mexico.

[Comparative Advantage]

You are correct that congressional Republicans are now much more likely to fight amnesty since the GOP does not have an albatross around its neck in the name of a “GOP” president who supports amnesty anymore.

[Will88]

Here is a summary of the positions Kerry and Bush took on immigration during their third debate:

George W. Bush: Temporary workers ok, but no amnesty.

George W. Bush: A time-limited worker card for the illegal immigrants.

George W. Bush: Don't believe we ought to have amnesty.

John Kerry: A guest-worker program alone won't solve the problem.

John Kerry: Temporary workers ok, and earned amnesty ok.

Bush lied about his intentions on amnesty during the campaigns.

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