I *almost* believe this: “John—The reason that the MSM [=Mainstream

Media] has decided now–of all times–to begin reporting on immigration is

quite simple. It shows how desperate things are in terms of getting their

guy elected in the presidential election. The Time report is a trap they are

hoping to set for Bush. If popular discussion of this grows it hurts Bush,

who is pathetic on the issue, with his base. If Bush tries and respond to

criticism from his base and say he will do something about it the dems begin

race baiting immediately.”

See what I mean? It hovers on the edge of plausibility. There is, I think,

no issue on which GWB “loses his base” more than the issue of illegal

immigration. (No, not even public spending: the losses there are mostly

among the wonks.) Highlighting this now might just persuade a few more

members of the GOP base to stay home Nov. 2nd. Hmmmm. A couple more MSM

features on “the Bush administration’s failure to enforce immigration laws”

and I really will believe it.