Oregon Considered

5/2/2006 - Immigration Debate Heats Up Republican Primary

May 02, 2006

0502_march.jpgFor weeks now, illegal immigration has been one of the top issues in the Republican primary for governor.

The debate got even hotter when 13,000 immigrants and their supporters rallied in Portland and Salem, along with several smaller cities across the state.

Ballots for the May primary are due in two weeks. But as Colin Fogarty reports, the issue will likely linger into the November election.

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