At Thursday’s GOP presidential debate in Miami, hosted by CNN and our own Salem Media, Sen. Ted Cruz had an inkling as to why the Democrats are so urgent to keep illegal immigrants in the country.

Cruz: Democrats support illegal immigration because they view illegal aliens as potential voters; GOP interests view them as cheap labor — John Hayward (@Doc_0) March 11, 2016

At Wednesday’s Democratic debate on Univision, Clinton and Sanders promised permanent homes to illegals currently in the country.

Taking a much different tone on Thursday, Cruz pledged to end federal funding to any sanctuary cities - cities where illegal immigrants do not have to be reported to authorities - as well as put an end to welfare benefits that are being funneled to illegals.

The Texas senator obviously is not looking for their votes.