Chet Edwards On Immigration & The ‘08 Elections

I just came across this snippet from the LA Times:

“If Democrats turn a blind eye to the public concerns about immigration, it would be a mistake,” said Rep. Chet Edwards (D-Texas), who won reelection last year in his conservative district by taking a hard line against illegal immigration while backing what he said were “practical” ideas for dealing with the nation’s estimated 12 million illegal immigrants. “If Democrats are seen as strongly supporting the protection of our borders and not supporting a vast array of welfare benefits for people here illegally, and combine that with a responsible approach toward earned citizenship for those who have been in our country for a number of years, then it can be a winning issue for Democrats.”

Interesting quotes.

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