Immigration politics: Republican candidates seem to soften

We are not sure that pulling back a little from insanity (if that is actually happening) should be considered "softening." But perhaps it is a slight improvement in reality testing, a basic psychological function. Maybe Republicans who want to run for president are noticing - in a number of states - the reality that their business (including agrculture businsess) supporters who depend on immigrant labor are not so supportive. See post States' immigration efforts fizzle

Immigration: Republican candidates seem to soften - latimes.com: "Contenders for the 2012 presidential campaign are showing more sympathy for illegal immigrants, possibly because the political environment has muted the need for them to talk tough."