THE CURRENT → HALLS OF POWER Issue 1098 · February 4, 2026

Making Immigration a Wedge Issue

Immigration has been tearing at American politics since the birth of the nation

Making Immigration a Wedge Issue
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ITwas June 2008 when I got the call from a friend — someone I’d served with in Congress.

“He lost the primary,” he said in a quiet, heavy voice.

“It was immigration, wasn’t it?” I asked, knowing the answer.

“Yes. Same issue, again and again. This time it proved too much.”

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