Sanders' flip-flop on immigration and its implications (Representatives, wages, Mexicans)

[Costaexpress]

It is peculiar that Sanders has flip-flopped on illegal immigration.

In 2007, he argued actively against illegal immigration and sided with the republicans on the issue. He gave reasons. He said illegal immigration depresses wages and hurts american workers.

But recently, Sanders has reversed his position. He now embraces illegal immigration, dreamers, and supports a path to citizenship. He explained his 2007 position this way. He said he opposed illegal immigration because of slavery-like exploitation. This sounds very nice and consisent, but it isn't what he said. His original reason was that illegal immigration depresses wages. And he has since silenced that voice.

During his campaign, he has met much criticism from latino politicians, immigrant activists, over his position on illegal immigration. He decided to change his position for votes.

What this means is that:
While immigrants may not have citizenship to vote, they have advocates here, especially from the latino/hispanic community which sends representatives to high levels of the government.

It is no longer possible to ignore Latinos' powerful voice and influence, even when their population is still not that big.

The current demographic trends probably will lead to more immigration. The whole thing about restricting illegal immigration is a difficult, if not a lost, cause.

Mexico's strategy of influencing American politics through immigration from their country has worked generally well. Mexico is doing better, with a rising middle class and stronger economy. They have effectively outsourced much of their social welfare and job creation to the U.S., while getting the money back.

Sanders doesn't just change his views this fast. He is hiding it. He has laid out clearly what he thought of the issue, and now he is just singing vague rhetoric. Yet he hasn't been able to persuade Latinos, who see his positions clearly. His main draw is young people, liberally educated young whites, and those who believe in socialism.

[Costaexpress]

Looks like nobody is interested in this.

[Toyman at Jewel Lake]

Sanders is no different than any other politician. He'll tell any lie if he thinks it will buy a vote. 25 year DC insider and it shows.

[Costaexpress]

Originally Posted by Toyman at Jewel Lake

Sanders is no different than any other politician. He'll tell any lie if he thinks it will buy a vote. 25 year DC insider and it shows.

I think he has changed his rhetoric because of realistic situations. He has been more authentic than others but he can't win without making compromises.

[bruhms]

Sanders has been doing better with Mexicans than HIllary. She only won Mexicans in Arizona and Texas. Sanders doesn't do well with Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans, and other South Americans.