Are Republicans shifting immigration message to focus on sanctuary cities? | On Balance
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as posted by the channelDemocratic strategist Mike Nellis and Republican adviser Steve Cortes join NewsNation to discuss how the politics of immigration have shifted. Republicans won the debate when it centered on an open border, but lost ground once it turned to ICE enforcement in U.S. cities. Now, the party is refocusing on sanctuary cities, a message poised to dominate their rhetoric through November.
"On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects. Weekdays at 9p/8C. #OnBalance
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