Generally speaking, yes. But Bush is clearly making a pitch for Hispanics. Look at the evidence. He has proposed (and subsequently dropped under pressure) a proposal for another amnestia; his Transportation Dept has approved a speed up of naturalization for airport screeners (up to 30% of which are Latino) and now this.
Bush's political advisors are not fools. They know that Latinos are not naturally leftist or liberal as a group. The only reason they vote Democrat is that the Dems have targeted them with pro-Latino propaganda and legislation. So the Republicans can play this game, too. Perhaps Bush will only get a few votes this way, but remember how close the last election was. Every vote he can grab from the Democrats is vitally important to his re-election.
Bush's political advisors are not fools. They know that Latinos are not naturally leftist or liberal as a group. The only reason they vote Democrat is that the Dems have targeted them with pro-Latino propaganda and legislation. So the Republicans can play this game, too. Perhaps Bush will only get a few votes this way, but remember how close the last election was. Every vote he can grab from the Democrats is vitally important to his re-election.
I see. So you win by emulating your opponents odious practices? So why doesn't Bush just become a Democrat and "get a few" more votes?? This is precisely what is wrong with the Republican Party. It's about power and not about principle.
Every time some poor fool like me raises this question, we are immediately "shhhhed!" into silence by our betters, who patiently explain to us that this is all strategery that is beyond our ken to comprehend. I mean Karl Rove is REALLY smart! "I know, I know!" they assure us, "I know he looks like he's caving but he's really doing the opposite! Isn't it brilliant? He's beating them at their own game!" (furious head scratching on our part ensues). Uhhh...Ok...if you say so.