Of course the biggest problem for the GOP is, for much of their base, 'Hispanics' are just a single monolithic voting block.  Have a problem attracting latino votes?  Just run Marco Rubio!  The fact is the Republican's problem is not their skin tone or native language, it's their platforms. 

The demagoguery surrounding this issue is the problem. To the Democrats, immigration reform is nothing short of a massive voter registration drive. By promising amnesty, government benefits and ultimately citizenship to illegals, the Democrats smells another special interest group it can seduce into voting for them. The GOP "meanness" is anger at this approach. Illegal immigration does put enormous strain on the hospitals and schools which must take in these people, that is the main reason why illegal immigration must be stopped. NEW PARAGRAPH: The problem with granting amnesty to those who are here is that it rewards illegal behavior, and draws in MILLIONS more who seek the same treatment. The Democrats salivate over this-imagine, an endless stream of voters coming to our shores. They love that. But therein lies the problem, we must stop the flow of illegals (sorry if that sounds "mean"). Granting some type of amnesty must be done as a one time deal, so that if you show up for amnesty after a certain date, you will be declined, with no exceptions.

"White anger" is the venom which the author spews.  Republican policy is based more aptly on a nearly extinct concept known as "rule of law".  The GOP problem is less with policy than with marketing as people like Jan Brewer are demonized for trying to protect the citizenry.  Obama would do well to make that more of a priority (see Sen. Graham et al)

As the first two post from the right below show, many in the GOP are still blind to their problem.  You don't attract bees with vinegar.   Stop blaming the Dems, the problem is you offer a potential Hispanic voter NOTHING.  I thought the GOP saw themselves as great businessmen?  Funny they seem surprised when people refuse to buy a tainted product.

I've got get a kick out of some of these folks as they try to explain the Republican Party's difficulty with many segments of society.  Obviously the major groups, Latino's, African-American's and women all have one thing in common and the commonality of course is they are not "white males".  This does not say the entire Republican Party is racist although many a high ranking Repub. will admit there are a good many.  No, what it says it that the changing demographics of America are slowly but surely driving those of my generation and older into a reality of "our vision" of America is fading into the past.  Naturally there is a loss of power, but for most of us that idea of power was  merely a delusion.  We were the powerful voting block, that's all.  We wielded no real power. 

"White anger" isn't venom it is merely a recognition of the frustration of an old power group losing its grip on power.  Even now the Republican Party rather than bringin these groups into power is merely seeking ways to manipulate it just as they did the "religious right" which if one looks back got nothing from the Party for its efforts.  Sadly the Republican Party will not figure this out in four years or even in eight.  It is in a decline that may take a generation to rectify.  It will be rectified as Hispanics, African-Americans and women work their way into leadership within the Party.  But the old boys won't go quietly.

Before figuring out exactly which way to go on immigration, some Republicans want to allow a de facto Hispanic standard-bearer to emerge from within their own party. While Rubio and Cruz are Latino, they are not of Mexican descent. It is not at all clear that Mexican-Americans will find much solace in their rise.

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Latinos are not necessarily seeking a MEXICAN political messiah. There are other Latinos in the US.

"its all the free giveaways that changed the election. Those poor people have got some nerve getting in my way to be the king."......Mitt

they broke the law and didn't get in line like millions before them and the millions now waiting to get into the USA....but when you tell people you have to come here like everyone else...you are mean etc....what about those that do it legally don't they have rights....what is bad enough they want you to learn their language and keep their culture...you want to become an american be like others...speak english...and that should be a government mandate as the nations language so we all can understand each other....nothing wrong with keeping your culture & language but if you want to be a citizen then become one.  Again the democrats will sell their souls and our country for votes.....many of these illegals are hard working and want jobs, but when you have 23  million unemployed we do not need more affirmative action, people on medicaid.  Years ago when my friends brought their Irish relatives to this country....you had to have....a sponsor, job, housing and could not receive any government benefits (EBT cards, medicaid, sec. 8 etc.) that should be the rule now.

"Kitch"  Now this is quite the line, "This time the change is very different in size and speed:  language, religion, controlled legality vs. illegality, foreign power, economics and a full-fledged taxpayer-funded welfare state."

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Since the economics time immemorial there has been a concerted effort to divide certain segments of the society.  In fact it has been quite successful.  Let's see what was the danger of the Irish, right cheap labor.  What were the Irish told regarding the civil war, oh yeah blacks would take their jobs.  How about the addition of women to the workforce.  Right they'll work cheaper.Now we have Latino's, right they'll work cheaper.  So what's happened now.  Ooops large portions of them have come to realize that hey these folks don't care about us.

Then we have the welfare issue.  Welfare? Really?  Let's look at foodstamps.  Who does that really help?  It helps business keep workers who work at the minimum wage.  It seems to me that's a business subsidy.  More working folks get foodstamps than non-working.  America has been moving and operating in a mixed economy for years.  Now all of sudden we're going European?  We did that over 70 years ago.  No what we are becoming is more cosmopolitan.

That leaves us with an old "power group", yes losing power rapidly for a number of reasons.  Illegal immigration is purely at this point a foregone conclusion.  To argue against it is a bit of a waste of time.  Secure the borders as best as possible and move on.  The up and coming groups are going to out birth rate anyhow.  So perhaps people should face the demographic changes and move on.  Young people are pro choice, less biased and more inclined towards govt.  Conservatives need to start talking about the real "conservative" issue.  You gotta pay for this stuff.

Since the Democrats "love" Hispanics so much why did they kill hundreds of Mexicans with the "Fast and Furious" gun-running operation? And why did the Obama administration, along with the press, COVER UP the investigation of Eric Holder?

In other words, they are now going to attempt to do the right thing for their own political and personal gain. How typical of the modern day GOP. A GOP that has made "meaness" the center piece of it's political platform. A haven for angry white men and racists of all stripes and income levels. And of course there will be the tired old argument about how they broke the law to get here...yadda, yadda, yadda...how they are "takers" and "leeches" denying American workers the jobs they steal. NONSENSE. We are not talking about allowing illegal immigrants a free pass to flow across the borders. Border enforcement should be and is a priority with this administration as was with the administration before it. But, we are talking about the children of these immigrants who had no choice in the matter. A ratiional, humane policay must be employed. And I agree that those already here and working jobs that most Americans wouldn't consider should be allowed to stay if they agree to a hearing and pay a fine. If they are criminals, they get booted out. And comparing today's immigration to those of the Irish, Italians, etc, etc. is not really relevant. Different times altogether. And besides, does anyone really believe that amongst all the various ethnic groups that have landed on these shores, there weren't illegals among them? Or criminals? Come on. ANd Miker6...what rational, thoughtful citizens want is a fair policy that can deal with the situation realistically. I have no idea what the "Fast and Furious" episode has to do with illegal immigration. But keep finding any hazy, conspiracy theory reason to bash Obams. Bet you give a pas to Bush/Cheney for getting us into two wars. On the credit card no less. Giving the national debt a good kick in the rear. Please...so tired and un-original. Surely you can do better than that? You need to get topical and bash him over Ben Ghazi like that manica McCain and right wing looney Graham. Funny how McCain had no problem with Condy Rice when she blew it on Bin Laden in Senate hearings for her stint as Secretary of State....but now want to crucify this RIce because whe was given bad info.....Right.

Juliette, you left out the #1 GOP approach:  Send Ann Romeny out to give a speech saying, "We love you HISPANICS!!!"