Demonstrations on Immigration Harden a Divide - New York Times

“As lawmakers set aside the debate on immigration legislation for their spring recess, the protests by millions around the nation have escalated the policy debate into a much broader battle over the status of the country’s 11 million illegal immigrants. While the marches have galvanized Hispanic voters, they have also energized those who support a crackdown on illegal immigration.

“The size and magnitude of the demonstrations had some kind of backfire effect,” said John McLaughlin, a Republican pollster who said he was working for 26 House members and seven senators seeking re-election. “The Republicans that are tough on immigration are doing well right now.”"

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