How Democratic Presidential Candidates are Addressing Immigration

Immigration has been a prominent issue in the Democratic presidential debates.  In “Democrats Under Pressure: Political Calendar Exposes Ideological Differences on Immigration,” Muzaffar Chishti and Jessica Bolter for Migration Information Source review how “ideological differences in the Democratic Party over immigration that were once masked by unity against President Trump’s border wall and immigration agenda are now being exposed as Democratic presidential candidates seek to stand out in a crowded field and amid controversy over an emergency border spending bill. As the 2020 electoral calendar accelerates, how the party navigates the gulf between its most liberal and conservative wings will become a greater challenge for its leaders. “

Peter Schuck in an op/ed in the New York Times criticizes the Democratic presidential candidates for failing to “present tough choices and coherent ideas” on immigration and ” mostly responding to his outrages with empty rhetoric.”

KJ