Half upsetting the pro-amnesty wing of the GOP is Marco Rubio who challenges their orthodoxy that amnesty is a big political winner for Republicans. “Sen. Marco Rubio admits that immigration reform is a tough challenge for Republicans, but adds that a solution to the problem isn’t necessary before the 2016 elections. “Those who argue that […]
MARCO RUBIO: IMMIGRATION REFORM NOT A POLITICAL ’BONANZA’ FOR GOP IN 2016
Promises, Promises
In 2014, politicians made a lot of promises on illegal immigration. It was an election year, so that makes sense. In 2015, these same politicians are now in office and have to deliver on their campaign rhetoric. Many politicians have been less than helpful when it comes to living up to the promises made during […]
Obama Will Shut Border Agency To Aid Illegals, Says Aide
Daily Caller — President Barack Obama will block 2015 funding for the Department of Homeland Security if Republicans includes spending curbs on the president’s “executive action,” says a top aide. That amnesty action includes the award of work permits, drivers’ licenses, Social Security cards and tax rebates to at least four million illegal immigrants, despite […]
Obama adviser: Timing of immigration executive fiat was political
Newsmax — President Barack Obama’s decision to take executive action on immigration reform after the November midterm elections was a political move designed to not disrupt the elections, according to one of his advisers. Dan Pfeiffer, a senior advisor to the president, told The Huffington Post the timing of the move was carefully constructed. “I think […]