The Great American Low-Skill Melting Pot

Rising Republican stars, like Marco Rubio and Paul Ryan, support more open immigration policies. But not Pete Spiliakos :

A further increase in low-skill workers would tend to drive down the wages of a population that is already struggling. Why would Democrats, who gain a disproportionate share of their votes from low-wage workers, want to injure financially that voting group? Why would Republicans want to increase the size of a population that mostly votes Democratic? Supporters of the Senate bill—from both parties—are choosing to sacrifice the interests of low-skill citizens and current residents.

Read the rest here . Related: “Are Immigrants Taking Away Your Job? A Primer.”