“Republicans don’t think, they just cave.”
I think it’s a mistake to underestimate the GOPe. They DO think, and that is why they cave. They aren’t irrational. I’m sure they know they aren’t really going to win over Hispanics, so there has to be some other logical reason. It’s also possible they believe what they say. Some of them clearly seem convinced an amnesty is going to help the economy. We can disagree on that, but they definitely have known or unknown reasons for doing what they do.
BTW, I bet they also know an amnesty might very well cost some of them their jobs, but I also bet they aren’t worried about that. Have you ever heard of a politician starving after leaving office? No. They’ll be taken care of regardless.
I think they know the Tea Party cavalry is coming, so they want to act now while they can.
Take a look at the farm bill and you will understand what motivates the GOP insiders.
I heard on the radio the other day that if Republicans don’t pass an immigration bill Obama will do an EO and make illegals legal..and if he does, well, he knows the Republicans won’t do a thing about it...