“In 2005, [Frank Luntz] produced a 25-page secret memorandum that would radically alter the immigration debate to distort public perception of the issue. The secret memorandum almost perfectly captures Mitt Romney’s position on immigration — along with that of every anti-immigrant politician and conservative pundit. For maximum impact, Luntz urges Republicans to offer fearful rhetoric: “This is about overcrowding of YOUR schools, emergency room chaos in YOUR hospitals, the increase in YOUR taxes, and the crime in YOUR communities.” He also encourages them to talk about “border security,” because after 9/11, this “argument does well among all voters — even hardcore Democrats,” as it conjures up the specter of terrorism.”
- Why ‘illegal immigrant’ is a slur - CNN.com
- Why ‘illegal immigrant’ is a slur - CNN.com