re: So it looks like dems did in fact make sizeable inroads in texas

Let's talk about hispanics in Texas. And specifically mexicans.

I know very well several ilegals who have been here for decades. They are all hard working, conservatives in their lives, and not looking for a handout. They just want to be legal. Many have children who have been born here.

When I saw Dora yesterday, I told her I was glad she didn't get deported on the way. She started laughing. Her family is all legal (siblings, children). She said they are all pissed about Obamacare. None of them she said trusted Hillary. They were going to be voting some for Trump, and some for Hillary because the perception of xenophobia and racism. She says deportations have been UP since Obama took office. She says in her personal life everyone is disappointed Obama promised to fix immigration and he didn't when he could. But she says when you watch TV, all is negative towards Republicans. There is a lot of misinformation constantly spread about politics. She was pissed at Trumps language, and the whole "criminals and rapists". This is mainly the reason she says, many were so against Trump.

Tejanos (people who have been in Texas, have a Spanish last name, don't know Spanish, and have been here for generations) are mostly conservative and not really for ilegal immigration. They do, however, have a perception of racism against them from Trump and some republicans, even though they tend to vote republican.

This is a voting block that at least here in Texas, can become solidly republican. IF the attitude changes, and IF they fix the ilegals quandry- these are people who build their lives here. This is an opportunity for republicans. I hope they don't squander it with the whole build the wall and mexico is going to pay for it. For those of you who favor the wall, you need to spend some time down there in Laredo, Brownsville, etc. This problem is very complex. YOU HAVE TO CONTROL THE BORDER, but building a wall isn't the answer. You have to let hard working people be able to come back and forth between Mexico and Texas. It is their way of life, and it benefits America. Listen and try to understand this is a complex problem. To deport people who are hard working, law abiding, and good immigrants in this country would be a horrible mistake.