One of the worst clichés in Republican politics is that illegal immigration is bad, but legal immigration is good.
Despite the rise of Donald Trump and of restrictionism in the party, this cliché is alive and well.
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One of the worst clichés in Republican politics is that illegal immigration is bad, but legal immigration is good.
Despite the rise of Donald Trump and of restrictionism in the party, this cliché is alive and well.

About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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One of the worst clichés in Republican politics is that illegal immigration is bad, but legal immigration is good.
Despite the rise of Donald Trump and of restrictionism in the party, this cliché is alive and well.

About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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