And even if we are able to stave off an immigration bill prior to the midterms, the GOP has made it an issue that will hurt them. The Dems can use the principles to attack each and every Rep running. Every Rep candidate will be asked in the local debate with the Dem whether they support the “Principles” or not.
True at that point its how each one handles the issue. We need candidates with guts.
They can have an effective strategy if they invoke the economy every single time. Economic factors used to be the Republicans greatest strength (until the debt Congresses of 2000-2006).
They need to state always and continuously that any vote on immigration reform while millions of Americans are out of work, especially blue collar workers, would hurt them particularly, and the government should first and foremost work towards getting the economy back on its feet. That means ending regulations, laws and tax policies that hurt US businesses. Mention that if the democrats really cared about the unemployed, rather than extending their benefits a few more weeks they should join the Republicans in making jobs job 1 in the government!