Immigration: The Republicans' great divide
The fight for retiring U.S. Rep. Jim Kolbe's seat probably hinges on where candidates stand on divisive U.S.-Mexico border matters
BLAKE MORLOCK
Published: 07.17.2006
The U.S. border is a line in the sand in more ways than one.
It divides a superpower from a poor nation searching for a place in the global economy. Politically, the border represents a great divide within the Republican Party, cutting straight through its ranks and ideologies.
A battle to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Jim Kolbe will likely turn on how many southeastern Arizona Republicans are on what side of that line and if they vote accordingly.
The money is flowing to pro-business leniency on immigration. State Rep. Steve Huffman, who sounds the least hard-line, has raised $506,588, eclipsing his opponents.
Former state Rep. Randy Graf, who staked out this issue with a get-tough primary challenge to Kolbe in 2004, lags with $292,259.
But the money may be out of whack with the votes, say candidates of all stripes who are trying to play to the crowds.
BLAKE MORLOCK
Published: 07.17.2006
The U.S. border is a line in the sand in more ways than one.
It divides a superpower from a poor nation searching for a place in the global economy. Politically, the border represents a great divide within the Republican Party, cutting straight through its ranks and ideologies.
A battle to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Jim Kolbe will likely turn on how many southeastern Arizona Republicans are on what side of that line and if they vote accordingly.
The money is flowing to pro-business leniency on immigration. State Rep. Steve Huffman, who sounds the least hard-line, has raised $506,588, eclipsing his opponents.
Former state Rep. Randy Graf, who staked out this issue with a get-tough primary challenge to Kolbe in 2004, lags with $292,259.
But the money may be out of whack with the votes, say candidates of all stripes who are trying to play to the crowds.
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