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Democrats presented a largely united front on immigration this year, providing crucial support for a measure that would have allowed illegal immigrants to gain citizenship -- a bill critics attacked as "amnesty." But as the party prepares to take power on Captiol Hill, tensions are surfacing over this provision and other aspects of the complex debate.A slew of incoming House Democrats took stances that seemed more conservative on immigration issues than the positions staked out by the party's congressional stalwarts. These newcomers include Rep.-elect Heath Shuler of Western North Carolina, who is "against amnesty," spokesman Andrew Whalen said.Some unions strongly object to Democratic support for guest worker programs that would not allow participants to gain citizenship. Party leaders worry that backing a bill that includes a path to citizenship would alienate some blacks, who have traditionally competed with Hispanic immigrants for jobs. And the Democrats will have to contend with a newly energized left wing, which could push to do more for legal and illegal immigrants.Los Angeles Times
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