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KFI 640 AM, Los Angeles is reporting that, according to the Washington Times, BORDER PATROL AGENTS TOLD TO ‘STAND DOWN’ during the month-long vigil of the Minuteman Project along the Arizona border in April. Full Story: www.kfiam640.com/borderpatrolstanddown.html.

This is not particularly surprising considering the "Do-nothing Doctrine" of the Bush Administration when it comes to illegal immigration. What is surprising is that only one political icon has decided to take up the banner for securing the borders and reforming illegal immigration, and it is no other than the smartest woman in the world-- Hilary Clinton.The former First Lady demonstrated keen political savvy when, during a speech last Monday, she lambasted the current administration's lack of action on the border issue and tossed another salvo into the waters of button issues for the '08 presidential election.

The Republican's are conspicously silent about illegal immigration, not willing to pit their individual political futures on the line in order to do the things necessary to secure the border. Namely, taking on the Hispanic special interest groups who will certainly label any Republican sponsor of legislation, racist. For Mrs. Clinton, this is actually a safe issue because these same groups tend to support her views on many social issues and would look to her for reciprocation should she actually become the next President of the United States.

With the lack of spine currently demonstrated by the RNC, this single issue may just propell Mrs. Clinton to the Oval Office. The RNC isn't listening to its base, yes we want judges, but they need to be able to chew bubble-gum and walk at the same time. Passing the Real ID legislation is not enough, especially here in California. The need to seize this issue and initiate some real action on the border or, mark my words, they will not have a majority in '08.