Romney was the best candidate on immigration from 2007-2012. Tancredo and Kobach endorsed him out of the field that was.
In hindsight I think maybe Santorum would have meant we won the ND and MT senate races with better turnout amongst social conservatives.
Obama was so terrible on immigration I don’t know if anyone stayed at home because of Romney’s immigration views. It was probably every other thing he was liberal on.
http://pjmedia.com/instapundit/111707/
By my count, Miller’s primary coup may have helped gain around ten votes by terrifying GOP incumbents who might otherwise have been tempted by the prospect of a feel-good, bipartisan, MSM-approved pro-DREAM stand.”
I think Coulter is wrong on GOP senate control blocking amnesty. Taking out Bennett, Lugar, Lowden, Murkowski, Norton, Castle, almost Ayotte in primaries alienated their wishy washy stance on immigration. It scared incumbents in 2012. There will be 24 Republicans in 2016 fighting primary challenges.
If Republicans only get 49 Senators it is more likely they won’t do amnesty than if they have 51 or 50(and get open borders Angus King to join).
If Mike Rounds was to be spoiled by a third party that alienates the open borders views of Republicans.
If McDaniel takes out Cochran that hurts Lott, Wicker and Barbour.
If Wolf takes out Pat that puts pressure on Jerry Moran that he is in danger.
Off topic - I scanned through an article yesterday that claimed USA coal would be exported to Europe if Putin shuts off the natural gas.
Sounded a little fanciful to me, but I'll guess the folks in PA and WV appreciate ANY good news concerning the coal industry these days.
Eric Cantor primary - In case you missed it, Cantor, who supports the basic concept of Amnesty, freaked out after Obama phoned him to discuss Amnesty a few days ago.
Cantor has issued a public statement that says Obama cannot be trusted on the issue, and that the House will never pass the Gang of Eight bill.
It's pure theater!
Canto faces an articulate primary opponent, David Brat, an economist who is beating up Cantor badly on the immigration issue.
Cantor is clearly scared about the election.
Did Republicans Stay Home (?) - Here are some numbers that may shock you.
I did the math, which I'll share if you need it.
4.23 million - the number of white voters who stayed home in 2012 compared to 2008.
3.94 million - Romney's total white vote INCREASED by this amount over McCain's total in 2008.
6.12 million - Obama’s total white vote WENT DOWN by this amount compared to 2008.
Conclusion - essentially every white voter who stayed home in 2012 voted for Obama in 2008.