Republicans turn to immigration to keep control of congress

“Even in places far from the border where few immigrants live, Republicans are turning illegal immigration into a key campaign issue to excite their conservative base and appeal to low-income native-born workers.

The debate is resonating in congressional districts like western North Carolina’s 11th, where Rep. Charles Taylor is fighting to keep his seat and Republican control of the U.S. House.

Taylor ran a radio ad this summer accusing his challenger, Democrat Heath Shuler, of wanting to weaken border security. It also tied Shuler to national Democrats who, according to the ad, wanted to let illegal immigrants vote.”

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