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What a profound observation! Special interest groups care more about legislation that most directly impacts them than do others!

I would dispute your dismissal of the notion that immigration reform isn't a voting issue for "most Americans." When 70% in recent polls say that immigration is either a "serious" or "very serious" problem (before the ehtnic demonstrations, which no doubt have hurt their cause with voters), it certainly has become a "voting issue" for the vast majority of Americans.

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it certainly has become a "voting issue" for the vast majority of Americans.

It is gaining some momentum, but it is like global warming. Everyone says they care about it, but no one is willing to pay a price to do something about it. Anti-immigration has not been a voting issue. Most the people who are passionate on this issue are the Hispanics, pro-immigration side.