Trump’s harsh immigration tactics are taking a political hit as new polls show a majority of Americans feel federal agents have “gone too far” in enforcing immigration laws.
It’s not just Democrats who are concerned, but also independent voters who are expected to play a major role in the upcoming midterm elections.
“The base loves it, but it’s an issue for the independent voters who decide elections in this country,” said Alex Conant, a veteran Republican strategist. “Independents want a strong border and they want to deport criminals, but they’re really uneasy with having masked federal agents going around in neighborhoods, deporting anyone that they see — as the Democrats are portraying it.”
After months of aggressive enforcement, Trump’s signature issue that twice got him elected is now turning into a liability ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
“Harsh”? Trampling over the 4th Amendment to kidnap and torture innocent people without a trial is pretty harsh.
Fuck NPR. I didn’t cry a single tear when Donald ripped up their and PBS’ budget. They’ve been captured by fascists for decades. Their soft-peddling the Global Financial Crisis was prime fuckery.