re: #326 Dark_Falcon

>Republicans are going to get bitten on immigration no matter what they do.

Accepting comprehensive reform with border security enhancements is the least-worst option available. all the others either shatter the party or have even worse Latino blowback. Doubling down on white voters is not a viable long-term tactic. and in the wake of 2012, it is no longer a viable short-term tactic in presidential elections.

What you fail to take into mind is that no amount of reassurance on their part that the border will be secured will save them from accusations of signing off on “amnesty” and “selling out.” You suggested they might be able to smooth it over if the President agreed to “hard” triggers, but how would the word of a man that their base hates with the passion burning hotter than the fire of a thousand suns win them over?

The GOP’s gonna have to bite the bullet and accept what’s on the table, there is no “better” deal where they get to keep the base happy and look good to minorities.