Immigration reform: Arizona lobs political grenade into midterms

The Arizona anti-illegal immigration bill – and Sen. Harry Reid's subsequent determination to take up immigration reform – has put both parties in a bind for the 2010 elections.


By Linda Feldmann, Staff writer / April 26, 2010
Washington

A new push for federal immigration reform, spurred by Arizona’s new anti-illegal immigration law, has put both Democrats and Republicans in a tough spot.

On the Democratic side, which faces a stiff headwind going into this fall’s 2010 elections, this hugely divisive issue does no favors to moderates in swing districts – many of whom are in tough reelection battles. Any legislation that promises a “pathway to citizenshipâ€