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"So when you have someone like Grover Norquist pushing immigration reform, how exactly does a Republican vote no? Especially when he utters the magic words ... "I work with all the nice Republicans, to encourage them to do what Reagan did!"" - LANjackal

"The former White House Chief of Staff has joined an army of state and local leaders to push for more liberal policies on the issue. Will the federal government follow their lead?" - LANjackal

"Republican and Democratic leadership seem to agree on only one thing these days: An immigration reform bill that may or may not be comprehensive, may or may not further beef up border security and may or may not open a pathway to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants currently living in the United States must make it to President Obama's desk - and soon." - LANjackal

"Two senators who helped fashion a major immigration bill said Thursday that they told President Obama they remain encouraged that the Republican-run House will act on the issue." - LANjackal

"Bush made speech at a naturalization ceremony at his presidential library Former president's speech comes same day House GOP discuss immigration reform In interview last week, Bush said bill should be passed because system is broken Bush tried and failed to get reform passed in his second term in office" - LANjackal

That's a problem with getting older... - Todd Hoff

Dubya didn't have the horses before he became utterly toxic nobody to Republicans Party - WarLord

"As Congress begins to deliberate overhauling the nation’s immigration policy, several California Republicans are being eyed as persuadable targets by those supporting legalization for the millions of people who entered the country illegally or overstayed their visas." - LANjackal

This assumes contrary to all evidence that there exists "persuadable" House Republcans in the white old peoples apartheid party. I'm guessig it is a miasm a mirage where none exist - WarLord

"Opposing immigration reform for the reason that new immigrants will decrease economic freedom is a popular excuse in some circles – but there is surprisingly little evidence to support this myth. Moreover, merely pointing out that immigrants are more likely to vote for the Democratic Party is insufficient because actual policy shifts count more than partisan political outcomes. Those who claim immigrants will decrease economic freedom have yet to prove it." - LANjackal

Which circles are these? I had cynically thought "economic freedom" was some bullshit that glibertarian elites fed the rubes... didn't think anyone took it seriously. - Andrew C (✔)

"Religious groups – another big constituency in the immigration debate— are ramping up efforts in the House on reform this week. Four organizations are blanketing House members with letters pressing members to move on comprehensive reform, as the focus turns in earnest to that chamber for Congress’s next steps on immigration." - LANjackal

"President Barack Obama plans to mount a more visible effort to push through an immigration overhaul that is heading toward an uncertain fate in the Republican-controlled House, marking a risky shift from the largely hands-off approach he has employed to date." - LANjackal

This made me LMAO seriously. Obama because of his battleground state re-election strategy has little political capitol with Demicratic lawmakers, and NONE zip zero with Republicans and they fear him impacting their re-elections not at all. - WarLord

"Mayor Rahm Emanuel this Independence Day is challenging House Republicans to take up the immigration issue and pass a federal law that sets a clear path to citizenship." - LANjackal

"As an overhaul of immigration laws shifts to the House, a right-leaning group is launching a new television ad campaign Monday that will call on House lawmakers -- and, implicitly, resistant Republicans -- to support the Senate-passed “border surge” as part of “conservative immigration reform."" - LANjackal

"Former President George W. Bush threw his weight behind comprehensive immigration reform during an interview that aired Sunday on ABC's "This Week," saying it's "very important" Congress fixes a "broken" immigration system, and predicting that a comprehensive bill "has a chance to pass."" - LANjackal

"Relaxed immigration correlates with a thriving America. Few remember that most of our grandparents (including those of this columnist) who immigrated to America did so freely. They just showed up and came right in without confronting a crazy quilt of laws or phalanx of DHS agents. Relaxed immigration is part and parcel with economic growth." - LANjackal

"A U.S. Senate-passed immigration bill would significantly reduce the flow of illegal immigrants, but increased U.S.-Mexico border security costs would eat into projected budget savings, the Congressional Budget Office said on Wednesday." - LANjackal

"Former Florida governor Jeb Bush is calling on the GOP-led House to pass a comprehensive immigration bill and asked his party to quit being "the obstacle" on the divisive issue." - LANjackal

"The Republican chairman of the House Judiciary Committee said Sunday that any attempt at comprehensive immigration legislation cannot offer a "special pathway to citizenship" for those in the United States illegally. That approach could block the GOP's hopes of ever winning the White House, the top Democrat in the House predicted." - LANjackal

"A conservative Southern Republican and a liberal Midwestern Democrat are forging a new friendship around immigration reform, and their bond could help the House reach a deal on the contentious issue." - LANjackal

"President Barack Obama on Saturday urged the House of Representatives to follow the lead of the Senate and pass a bill by August to reform the U.S. immigration system." - LANjackal

For House Republicans passing immigration reform violates rule number 1 "Get re-elected" They have gerrymandered themselves into safe bright red districts with VRA struck down feel quite insulated from any demographic backlash from People of Color or in fact challenge from anyone to the left of Laura Ingraham. Their red meat base hates this whole issue so "reform" will consist of big fences, many border patrol and lots and losts of drones. Oh and field hands and cheap visas for silicon valley because just because - WarLord

"Senate approval of a comprehensive immigration reform bill was met with cheers on Thursday from small business and startup leaders, some of whom have lobbied for years for some of the proposed changes." - LANjackal

"The Senate passed a politically fraught immigration reform bill on Thursday that would give a path to citizenship to some of the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the U.S., bringing them out of the shadows and preventing continued record deportations that have separated hundreds of thousands of families. The bill passed 68 to 32, picking up all Democrats and 14 Republicans." - LANjackal

"The Senate has voted down a GOP attempt to block immigration legislation offering eventual U.S. citizenship to millions of people. The 68-30 vote overturned a procedural objection that Republicans tried to bring against the bill. The vote came as senators worked Wednesday to remove the remaining hurdles ahead of final passage as early as Thursday." - LANjackal

"On Wednesday, Mr. Rubio, an author of the bipartisan bill being debated, took to the Senate floor to explain — and at times defend — his involvement in the largest immigration overhaul in decades." - LANjackal

"The book, co-sponsored by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, finds immigration reform is good for job creation and adds to the economy through growth." - LANjackal

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