I think I figured out why republicans won so big in the last election.
It wasn't that more people are working and should give Obama credit, or stocks are soaring, or gas prices are dropping, or that more people can get healthcare.
Obama deserves credit for all that, and that should have guaranteed a democratic win.
But none of that good news mattered.
What mattered was that both republican and democrat voters had drawn a line, and reached their limit, when it comes to tolerating illegal immigration any further.
In 1992 it was the economy, stupid.
In 2014 it was illegal immigration, stupid.
No one seen that coming. Not the press, not the poll takers.
But one group that seen it all too clearly? The voter.
Everyone seems to believe illegals are pouring over into this country by thousands a day.
But not only that, believe they are also taking our good jobs, taking our social benefits, getting drivers license, free food stamps, and free healthcare as well as free Obamacare.
That is the general belief.
And since republicans in congress refused to do anything on illegal immigration at all, many, most, felt that doing nothing was the right thing to do.
To do absolutely nothing at all.
I'm totally convinced no matter how the peoples personal lives may have improved, economy improved, none of that mattered this last election.
What mattered were republicans and their blocking anything illegal immigration reform.
People either stayed home (democrats), or turned out to vote pro republican.
Because if you are an American citizen, you supported the party that totally refused to address anything illegal immigrant.
And that meant blocking any effort to pass new legislation with a hint of pro immigration.
Bottom line, people simply did not trust congress with addressing illegal immigration.
So, to do nothing was exactly what the public wanted.
That way, the public could be assured nothing bad nor good would be done.
Nothing at all. Not one single thing.
And that was the republican game plan, and thus their win.
Everyone I talk to, including people with close Hispanic ties, felt illegal immigrants are taking over, taxing our resources, handed free government benefits, and take all the good from America.
That is exactly what they believe.
And what gave republicans their opportunity.
And it could as well give republicans a presidential win come 2016.
Even with a Hillary in the mix.
Especially if that republican candidate might be a down to earth Chris Christie or Jeb Bush.
Someone, anyone, not fruitcake loony or far religious right wing.
I'd wager Mitt Romney or John McCain could easily win if this anti-illegal immigrant trend keeps up.
Again, even with adding Hillary to the mix.
And Obama is about to give the republicans all the fuel they need cross the finish line come 2016.
Obama is doing the right thing. But it will cost democrats much in the end.
Probably the presidency come 2016.
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