Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants

Not only is the Minuteman project in Arizona starting to have a deterrent effect, but the backlash against illegals is also taking place in other forms. The Dems could actually gain some favor among many Republicans if they enforce tougher illiegal immigration policies. Cold Fury takes Virginia as an example. (Hat tip to RWN, who adds that Republicans "better hope that Democrats like Hillary and Warner who're getting tough on illegals are just exceptions to the rule instead of the start of a trend"):

Virginia Gov. Mark Warner yesterday signed into law a measure that denies illegal aliens public benefits, including access to Medicaid, welfare and local health care services. “I have signed this legislation into law but will ask the Latino Advisory Commission to study and monitor the legislation to ensure that it is fairly implemented and does not impose undue costs on local governments,” said Mr. Warner, a Democrat who is in his last year in office.