Finally, President Bush is getting a bit right on the illegal immigration issue.
In his speech last night, Mr. Bush for the first time endorsed a fence, not exactly sure what kind, but none the less a fence. Also, putting National Guard troops at the border is another good sign, but it is the fact that Mr. Bush started the speech by saying the obvious-that the border with Mexico is pourous and something needs to be done about it.
It is not exactly what I would do about it, but in context it is the best we can expect from a man like George W. Bush. However, lets try this argument.
If Republicans had a larger majority in the House and Senate, would he emphasize the psudeoamnesty program? Is it not a reason to elect more Republicans in November? I think so.
Let us get real, if the Democrats take back Congress, forget about any meaningful immigration reform. They will simply back amnesty and nothing to get to the crux of the problem. The Democrats need these people as they look to them as new voters.
The Republicans have not done a great job and are all over the place on this issue, but they need to get right on this issue. Take a clue from Mr. Bush. Talk enforcement and then lead to the other reform.
Again, if you think that electing Democrats helps the conservative cause, please explain. By putting the Republicans in the minority will not do anything but help those we are trying to defeat. Elections matter. Please read the book "Painting the Map Red" by Hugh Hewitt for were the Republicans should go.
A start is being done by the president himself. Talk enforcement first!