Democrats were/are fools to think their position on illegals is a winning one. I realized this after Oregon voters soundly rejected (by a margin of 68% to 32%) and overturned a law passed by the legislature that would have given drivers licenses to illegals back in 2014. Source:
https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnew...gal-immigrants
Not even most leftists support such foolishness.
Having written that, some may wonder why Dems aren't being hurt at the ballot box more frequently on the issue of immigration. The answer probably lies with the fact that these behaviors, as stand alone issues, generate immense opposition, but, when combined with other pressing issues of the day, fall low on the list among leftists.
Such lawless behavior may attract a very small demographic (particularly among some within the Latino community), but Democrats should take notice that it is unwise to cater/pander to a minority while ignoring the concerns of the majority.