Julian Zelizer says a big test is looming for the Republicans on immigration reform . As Reagan said , `` I believe in the idea of amnesty for those who have put down roots and lived here , even though sometime back they may have entered illegally . '' He says Jeb Bush stumbled on the issue last week , shifting his views to the right . Anti-immigration forces have strong support in conservative districts , he says . Zelizer : " The question now is whether this will be enough of an embarrassment that it makes them rethink their position or if they are going to go ahead with what they want and try to pass something through Congress
Julian Zelizer says a big test is looming for the Republicans on immigration reform . He says Jeb Bush stumbled on the issue last week , shifting his views to the right . Anti-immigration forces have strong support in conservative districts , he says . Zelizer : " The question now is whether this will be enough of an embarrassment that it makes them rethink their position or if they are going to go ahead with what they want and try to pass something through Congress