Virginia and New Jersey Offer Clear Lesson for National GOP in 2014 and Beyond on Immigration An election-eve poll of extremely likely Latino and Asian voters in Virginia, conducted by Latino Decisions and sponsored by America’s Voice and People For the American Way (PFAW), shows that what candidates say... Continue »
For a Republican Party that is deciding whether to embrace or reject immigration reform this year, the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia show how two different models of Republican engagement on immigration can lead to two wildly different outcomes. In New Jersey, Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) is... Continue »
First Installment of New Poll Shows Virginia is a Test Case for the National GOP With Election Day in Virginia today and the gubernatorial candidates’ positioning on immigration reform on stark display, a new election-eve poll reveals how Virginia’s changing demographics are also changing the state’s politics.  The polling... Continue »
The gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia offer two different models for the national Republican Party on immigration reform and outreach to Latino voters.  Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) is pro-immigrant and doing well.  Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli (R-VA) is anti-immigrant and heading towards defeat.  The results should speak... Continue »
Rep. David Valadao Discusses New Republican Support Behind HR 15; Virginia Gubernatorial Race and New In-District Polls Reflect New Politics of Immigration On today’s “Office Hours” press call, America’s Voice was honored to be joined by Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) who took the bold and important step this week... Continue »
Results Show Broad Support for House Immigration Bill and Path to Citizenship   On the heels of new House Republicans cosponsoring the House immigration bill, HR 15, new polls in the districts of Reps. Blake Farenthold  (R-TX) and Ted Poe (R-TX) show that constituents support these measures by huge... Continue »
As Republican Congressmen Denham and Valadao Cosponsor New Immigration Bill, Poll finds Huge Support Among Voters in Districts Held by McCarthy, Issa and Mckeon This week, as Republican Congressmen Jeff Denham and David Valadao stepped up to support the House immigration bill with a path to citizenship, new polls... Continue »
Today, Rep. David Valdao (R-CA) added his name to the growing list of cosponsors of HR 15–sensible immigration legislation comprised entirely of provisions that have attracted bipartisan support in either the House or the Senate.  Valadao is the third Republican to add his name to the list, following Reps.... Continue »
Pro-Reform Movement on the March: Will Republicans Get Lifted Up or Left Behind? The immigration movement is mobilizing like never before, demanding policy progress in Washington and throughout the country.  In Washington, the political heat is melting some GOP resistance to immigration reform as more Republicans sign onto to... Continue »
Lessons in Virginia and California on Display for GOP, if They Are Willing to Look & Listen  Given the likely outcome, the Virginia governor’s race could be a sign of things to come for the GOP in 2014 when it comes to the politics of immigration.  Republican candidate Ken... Continue »