There's a lot of concern that, with the rise of Donald Trump, Republicans are moving too far right on immigration. But does anyone wonder whether Democrats are moving too far left on the same issue?
First, concern about the Republican Party. "Trump's immigration plan could spell doom for the GOP," read a headline on a syndicated column by George Will. "Trump's recklessness threatens GOP," read a headline on a Charles Krauthammer column. "Donald Trump reveals the ugly side of the right," read a headline on a piece by the Washington Post's Jennifer Rubin.
Ever notice how it is only White Gentiles who are always deemed "ugly" on these issues?
Maybe they're all right. Maybe they're not. But put aside that argument — it's being engaged by plenty of people these days, anyway — and consider the Democratic Party's approach to immigration.
Start with Hillary Clinton. In a Cinco de Mayo appearance in Nevada a few months ago, Clinton staked out a policy wherein she pledged would go beyond President Obama's already-expansive (and arguably unconstitutional) approach. ...
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