Border wars – Linda Chavez

“Republicans need all the votes they can get next November if they are to have any hope of retaining the White House and winning back control of Congress. But one group of voters ”” among whom the GOP has gained considerable ground over the last few elections ”” now seems about to slip away, perhaps permanently.

Hispanic voters are poised to turn several red states blue come 2008, virtually guaranteeing a Democratic presidential victory and a pickup in congressional seats as well, according to a new analysis of Hispanic voting behavior. “Border Wars: The Impact of Immigration on the Latino Vote,” released by the conservative group Americas Majority Foundation, demonstrates that congressional Republicans’ ham-handed approach to immigration will cost them dearly at the polls.”

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