Right of silence: of ten leading Republicans, two favor keeping our current immigration policy, two favor changing it more or less radically, and six are agnostic. (position of possible presidential candidates on immigration policy) (Cover Story)

From: National Review | Date: July 11, 1994| Author: Beck, Roy | Copyright information

Republican Party faithful want to change immigration law, but it is hard to determine which leaders will take a strong stand to implement changes in the law. How the current policy evolved is analyzed, and future,hypothetical social and political future conditions under it are considered.

Often leading Republicans, two favor keeping our current immigration policy, two favor changing it more or less radically, and six are agnostic. What future for America would each position lead t...

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