Mitt Romney’s newest endorser, Mel Martinez, cosponsored the DREAM Act

Along with Senators Dick Durbin, Harry Reid, Patrick Leahy, Joe Lieberman and Russ Feingold, Martinez cosponsored the DREAM Act of 2009, which closely tracks the Texas measure that has become of late Romney’s primary target.

Interestingly, Romney is also endorsed by Arizona Rep. Jeff Flake. Flake co-authored the STRIVE Act, a controversial “comprehensive” immigration reform plan that many conservatives objected to.

One can debate whether or not Perry’s Texas policy was prudent. But regardless of where one comes down on that, the notion that Mitt Romney is a clear alternative to Perry on the immigration issue seems increasingly laughable.