Immigration

It's becoming a big issue in the US, as witnessed by recent protest marches .  Bush wants an amnesty program, but the majority of Republicans are cool to the idea.  David Frum thinks it's an issue that could split the Rs and dampen turnout for November elections.

 

The main issue is how to deal with what is an incredibly complex economic, social, legal, and national security issue.  If a country can't control its own borders, how safe is it?  If you can get ahead illegally without serious consequences, what incentive is there to try and get ahead legally?

 

This issue probably presents an opportunity for a Republican presidential hopeful like Rudy, Senator George Allen or Mitt Romney, since John McCain is with Bush on this issue.  It also offers Hillary! an opportunity to run to the right of Bush in the hopes of bringing back moderates and conservative Democrats.  Should be interesting to watch.