To be more specific, the GOP is not going to lose any Hispanic voters from this law; the law has been shown to poll well among LEGAL Hispanic immigrants. The only harm I see potentially coming to AZ GOP is from GOP supporters who are unwilling to respond to false cries of racism, or who want to impress more liberal/moderate friends with an ‘open-minded’ condemnation of the law.
“To be more specific, the GOP is not going to lose any Hispanic voters from this law; the law has been shown to poll well among LEGAL Hispanic immigrants”
Indeed.
Minority Advocates, Constituents Differ on Immigration - Zogby poll
Center for Immigration Studies ^ | Feb. 25, 2010 | CIS
Zogby Poll Finds Wide Support for Enforcement, Lower Numbers WASHINGTON (February 25, 2010) – While it is sometimes assumed that minorities, particularly Hispanics, favor increased immigration and legalization for illegal immigrants, a new Zogby survey finds that minority voters’ views are more complex. The poll of Hispanic, Asian-American, and African-American likely voters finds some support for legalization. But overall each of these groups prefers enforcement and for illegal immigrants to return home.[snip]
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I came here legally and want a tough anti illegal bill I see no reaosn why we do things the legal way and respect this land and others do not and they think they should be rewarded