Analysis from the real Larry Sabato:
Politically, Sabato said, Kilgore’s position has more upsides than downsides.
‘When you look at the Hispanic and Latino population in Virginia, most of them are either under the age of 18, or they’re not citizens. So there are not many votes to lose in that category,’ Sabato said. ‘Unless a candidate comes across as racist. Then you lose white suburbanites. But it’s a stretch to say that’s happened at this point.’
Anyone want to bet that Kaine will use this card? Or even better, that the immigration question will come up today at Kaine’s Fredericksburg open house visit?
Stay tuned.
UPDATE: Jim Bacon over at Bacon’s Rebellion confirms my earlier suspicions on the immigration issue being used as a wedge based on race. Get ready for a long week, and expect much ballyhoo from Dems desperately seeking an opening against Kilgore.