Mitt Romney : In the 2012 election , Mitt Romney was a backward voice on immigration . In 2012 , whether it was on the campaign trail or in debates with fellow Republicans , Romney often demagogued the issue to scare up votes from those who tremble at the thought that America is becoming more Latino . He criticized Rick Perry , Rick Perry for ideas that helped immigrants , Navarrette says . Navarrette : 2012 , Navarrette is wisely calling on GOP to pass immigration reform . He says it 's the More than one smart way Republicans can respond to Obama 's executive action .
Mitt Romney : In the 2012 election , Mitt Romney was a backward voice on immigration . He criticized Rick Perry , Rick Perry for ideas that helped immigrants , Navarrette says . Navarrette : 2012 , Navarrette is wisely calling on GOP to pass immigration reform . He says it 's the More than one smart way Republicans can respond to Obama 's executive action .