[heleny]

Boxer will probably attack with Prop. 187 reminders anyway, so Wilson or whoever becomes the GOP candidate must not waffle on the issue. Illegal immigration can become an emotional/racism issue if the GOP tries to shy away from it, but is one of many practical issues if Californians are prompted to think rationally.

[goldstategop]

My thoughts exactly. A principled stand against illegal immigration can't be attacked by the Democrats. The GOP must show how uncontrolled immigration is contributing to the exploding costs of state government, affecting quality of life, and diminishing the future people want their children to have. Framed that way, reasonable people can't argue the current situation can go on forever and California can't afford to become a Sweden on the Pacific - not next to a Third World country where people will come here in search of a better life and a chance to enjoy government benefits many of our citizens should get but aren't.