Robert Menendez : Latinos has opposed any immigration legislation beyond border control . There is good reason to believe , however , that obstructing Congress on immigration will hurt the party in this election and in the long-term . He says party helped kill DREAM Act as part of strategy to thwart Dems agenda . Latinos see GOP 's position , he says , and it could hurt the party in midterms and beyond . Altschuler : If Latinos vote for Democratic in midterms , GOP may decide to deal on immigration .
Robert Menendez : Latinos has opposed any immigration legislation beyond border control . He says party helped kill DREAM Act as part of strategy to thwart Dems agenda . Latinos see GOP 's position , he says , and it could hurt the party in midterms and beyond . Altschuler : If Latinos vote for Democratic in midterms , GOP may decide to deal on immigration .