Analysis: Immigration tricky in Kansas too, especially for GOP
Mar 2, 2008

— The Associated Press
TOPEKA, Kan. — Legislators feel pushed to attack illegal immigration because the federal government hasn’t done enough about it to satisfy many of their constituents.
Yet, at the same time, they’re discovering why the issue seems impossible for the president and Congress to resolve. Immigration bills before the Legislature have generated strong opposition from a coalition of powerful business groups.
The clear conundrum, especially for the Republicans who have majorities in both chambers, is whether to side with powerful groups in the business sector or with voters whose anger could cost lawmakers their political jobs.
Business opposition tells legislators that in the world of politics, sometimes the best action is no action. But because of how many voters feel, that isn’t an easy option.
“It makes it a struggle. They can’t please two constituencies,â€