In a stunning rebuke of the anti-immigrant extremists at CPAC, the Republican National Committee today came out in support of comprehensive immigration reform, admitting that the Party’s approach to Latino voters helped doom them in the last election. In an “autopsy” report of the GOP’s problems and the path forward, the RNC writes: As stated… Continue »
After the first day of CPAC yesterday, in which Rep. Raul Labrador (R-ID) and other conservatives tried to make the case for immigration reform without citizenship, and the latest news that Senate Gang of 8 members are considering passing legislation that weakens family-based visas, Republicans should remember that we need immigration reform that works. That means legislation… Continue »
As CPAC begins in Washington, DC, the Washington Post wonders if the conference is even relevant anymore: Immigration is an issue that will be front and center at CPAC. Organizers, led byAmerican Conservative Union Chairman Al Cardenas , say they are determined to elevate the debate and rescue the right from the nativist voices that have… Continue »
On the eve of CPAC, more groups are coming out in support of immigration reform every day, including the National Federation of Republican Women and the San Diegans United for Commonsense Immigration Reform. At CPAC itself, Rep. Raul Labrador (R-ID) is scheduled to talk about how Republicans can win over Latino voters, while immigration reform supporters… Continue »
Talking Points Memo: What Does A ‘Real’ Path To Citizenship Even Look Like? By Benjy Sarlin Los Angeles Times: Senators agree on path to legal status for illegal immigrants By Brian Bennett Talking Points Memo: Senate Gang Approaches Deal On Path To Citizenship By Benjy Sarlin The Atlantic: The New Path to Citizenship Is Built… Continue »
