Middle American News
When it comes to immigration, the Republican Party has two faces.
One face is shown to Hispanics and business groups. The other one is shown only to conservative grassroots supporters.
Not only do Republican leaders want more immigration, they want to please both the supporters and the opponents of mass immigration.
It's a tough balancing act, even for skilled Washington politicians. But the evidence emerging from the Republican Party's fund raising efforts show that the GOP hopes to gain by taking both sides of the immigration debate. Party operatives are assuring wealthy corporate donors it supports mass immigration and the cheap labor it provides, while at the same time telling rank-and-file conservative supporters that the party wants to get tough on illegal immigration.
Posted by Richard at September 24, 2005