Makes you wonder if the three or four different messages the campaign sent this weekend was sending feelers out for a pivot and they are now having to adapt to the reaction to it. I have little doubt he will move sharply left on this issue as he moves back to his position before this campaign. They just have to massage and coordinate the message based on the reaction over the weekend. It would be funny if he ends up pivoting to the left of McCain/Kennedy.
Just so we can set a baseline to compare, here are the highlights of McCain/Kennedy that everyone pretty much agreed was an amnesty disaster.
Temporary visa program for those here provided illegal immigrants pay a $1500 fine and have a current place of employment.
Expanded visa programs for new workers.
Ease the process for legal immigration through improved visa program.
Nationwide eVerify program.
Increase funding to State and Local law enforcement for enforcement of immigration laws. Triple the number of ICE officers.
Expedited return of criminal aliens (those convicted of felonies)
Completion of secure fence program plus comprehensive border security protection.
'Back of the line' pathway to citizenship for those who pass a background check and pay a fine.
Expedited program for families and children to obtain legal status.
