"Incredible! Dont the Reps care that this will create a brand new voting block for the Dems?"
I don't think we should ignore the motives of Republican consultants advising Congressional members here- consultants (especially those who are never held accountable for losses) would love to have as many "purple" districts and states across the land as possible. Why? Because it creates more of a "need"... for consultants to "help" with their expensive advice.
interesting point