WASHINGTON, April 17 (UPI) -- Republicans Monday mounted a new offensive over immigration reform, releasing a Spanish-language ad lambasting U.S. congressional Democrats.
The ad accuses Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., of obstructionism and accuses House Democrats of attempting to turn illegal immigrants into felons.
The ad is airing on Hispanic stations in Reno, Nev., Las Vegas, Phoenix and Tucson.
The 60-second ad says terrorists and drug smugglers are crossing U.S. borders and though Republicans are working to plug the holes, Democrats are sitting by idly or actively blocking efforts.
"Democrat Leader Harry Reid let us down. Harry Reid played politics and blocked our leaders from working together," the announcer intones.
It urges: "Call Harry Reid at (702) 388-5020. Tell him to stop playing with our futures."
