Big Mistake
The Republicans in Congress have decided not to push any Immigration Reform before the Nov. elections. (I hate having to link the NY Slimes)
The Republican believe it is politically risky to show their division over the issue, but I believe it is worse to show their indecisiveness over the issue. Numerous polls have shown that Americans want stronger Immigration control and that it is a high priority, and for the Republicans not to give the people what they want is like shooting themselves in the foot. The security of America is important, but so is a stronger immigration policy, and the Republicans are not going to able to win on 'tough against terrorists' alone. Big mistake on their part, now I am really worried that the Donks may win Congress.
Mr Minority
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 — As they prepare for a critical pre-election legislative stretch, Congressional Republican leaders have all but abandoned a broad overhaul of immigration laws and instead will concentrate on national security issues they believe play to their political strength.
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A final decision on what do about immigration policy awaits a meeting this week of senior Republicans. But key lawmakers and aides who set the Congressional agenda say they now believe it would be politically risky to try to advance an immigration measure that would showcase party divisions and need to be completed in the 19 days Congress is scheduled to meet before breaking for the election.
The Republican believe it is politically risky to show their division over the issue, but I believe it is worse to show their indecisiveness over the issue. Numerous polls have shown that Americans want stronger Immigration control and that it is a high priority, and for the Republicans not to give the people what they want is like shooting themselves in the foot. The security of America is important, but so is a stronger immigration policy, and the Republicans are not going to able to win on 'tough against terrorists' alone. Big mistake on their part, now I am really worried that the Donks may win Congress.
Mr Minority
