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If an issue is salient
There's a strong argument to say that's the problem though. Polling suggests immigration is no longer a priority for voters. And to the extent that it is a salient issue it's waaaay down there.
So why go there? Why not let the Tories hit themselves in the face and stand well back?
I assume one part is they've done the analysis on which groups it is still a factor for.
The other I would guess is that when your opposition hands you a massive fucking club, you beat them with it - not critique the choice of weapon, or whether you'd actually prefer something lighter with a bit more accuracy that better suits your playing style.
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If an issue is salient, telling people they’re wrong to think it’s an issue will make them think you’re out of touch. So you accept the issue’s salience and then try to reframe it in a way that fits your politics and come up with a solution your base can get behind. Seems reasonable to me, really, but a lot of the left can’t get past the concept of accepting the salience of the issue.