The Polling Center: The GOP's Immigration Problem
The early headlines announcing the immigration reform push in the U.S. Senate trumpeted the bipartisan flavor of the border security/earned citizenship two-step upon which this latest approach is based. But the immediate pushback within the GOP makes it appear that, like an increasing number of issues, two partners is not enough — legislative success may well require something akin to tripartisanship. The Republican establishment, convinced that cooperation with Democrats is a necessary evil if immigration is to be removed from the table, also finds itself needing to somehow convince the right wing of its own party that compromise on ...

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gypsy314 ne
This is sad America is bending our laws to law breakers so a person thinks they may get a illegal alien vote. Folks listen people will vote period unless they are puppets of a party. The people want honest leaders. mean what you say do what you say uphold the oath to our constitution of America. The year 1986 3 million plus illegal aliens were given a amnesty. At that time we were told this was a one time deal and never again would a amnesty be needed because our borders would be secure and our immigration law would be enforced. Well folks nothing but lies from our leaders and now here we are again. I say NO more lies no more amnesty send the illegal aliens home with there children and secure our borders NOW.