Analysis: Trump's immigration moves complicate election strategies for both parties

WASHINGTON - When administration officials briefed reporters at the White House late Wednesday about President Donald Trump's renewed assault on illegal immigration, a senior official openly spoke about the political advantage they hope to gain.

Democrats say "they do care about border security," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. "But they will have a chance to demonstrate to the American people in the coming days whether or not the Democratic Party wants to officially become the party of open borders.

"And if they decide to become the party of open borders, I have the feeling that the American voter will be urging them strongly to reconsider that decision," he said.

Many Democratic strategists believe just the opposite - that Trump's