Some people say that Republicans have made mistakes when it comes to Hispanic voters. They point out that Hispanics are a growing part of the population, and assert that GOP opposition to amnesty for illegal immigrants is driving Hispanics away.
The talking point has been commonly used to dismiss Republican views in major policy debates, including most recently the GOP concerns about how illegal immigrants benefit from the House health care bill.
Most of the people who make these claims are Democrats. And they are right – Republicans do need to change some things to win the Hispanic vote. But our position on amnesty is not one of them.
A false choice is often presented to Republicans: support amnesty or offend Hispanic voters.
Dan McLaughlin
KnightsofMalta
Steve Maley
Neil Stevens
Moe Lane
