Are the Repubs going to roll over to Bush's demands and help pass the new Immigration Bill?

Question

We know the Repubs were the only thing that kept this from passing the first time. Partisan politics aside - I hate the Dem support of this bill and have contacted every Dem in Congress expressing my extreme dissatisfaction.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070614/ap_on_go_co/congress_immigration;_ylt=Avo6i.p26nn2.sU1BibaC3YGw_IE

Reid has said he would revive the measure if at least 20 more Republicans commit to moving ahead with the broad immigration bill. It stalled last week when only seven GOP senators supported a Democratic bid to limit debate and expedite a final vote.

Reid expressed optimism that negotiators would strike a deal that could pave the way.

This makes me sick, Americans do not want this but the politicians could care less. Do you think Bush talked enough Repubs into changing their minds and passing the bill?

Answer 1

I think the Republican congress people realize that this indeed could be the last straw in their political career.

But with Mr. Taterhead and the Republicans in congress I have learned to never say never.

Answer 2

Reid and the Dems aren't always smart (and as someone who gave up on Republicans long ago, I *want* Dems to be smart). Nonetheless, Reid is right on - if this bill is gonna drag Washington down, he's saying let's drag EVERYONE down together. Otherwise, the immigration issue would become just another Repub-Dem wedge with no impact on status quo impass in DC.

My own view, too, is that this might be one of those situations where if people on ALL sides are dissatisfied, then something MUST be right about this bill.

Answer 3

They're strong arming them as we post. Senate leaders are working on a ANOTHER back-room deal that will bring the Amnesty bill back for a vote in exchange for consideration on certain amendments.
Once the "amendments for amnesty" deal is finalized between Reid and the Republicans, the bill will be quickly brought back to the floor. The amendments will be defeated and amnesty passed. Bush is strong-arming conservatives into accepting the "amendments for amnesty" deal or face being banished into Senate oblivion. This is the FOURTH TIME our leaders have gone behind closed doors to work out some secret scheme to get this bill passed. Despite unprecedented and overwhelming grassroots opposition, they think they can still pull off their legislative, slight-of-hand trickery! So much for transparecy--those ba$tards need to listen to their constituents--and we need to tell them they're risking their cushy political lives on this one. Keep calling--this is one issue all AMERICANS agree on -no matter your party affiliation. Nothing good ever comes from their secret deals!
Key Senators to call aside from your own.....

McConnell 202/224-2541
Lott 202/224-6253
Kyl 202/224-4521
Brownback 202/224-6521
Burr 202/224-3154
Chambliss 202/224-3521
Cornyn 202/224-2934
Hutchison 202/224-5922
Isakson 202/224-3643
Warner 202/224-2023
Webb 202/224-4024

Answer 4

I don't think he will sway enough Republicans to vote for it.

On the other hand, could this be a ploy to help strengthen Republican support?

Think about it like this. Bush is a lame duck. He insists on pushing this legislation through with Democrats which puts him in a very non-conservative position. The majority of Republicans are siding with the American people. The ones who are not will be unemployed.

I've seen enough from this administration to make me believe that.

This is politics in America at its worst.

Answer 5

The bill is an abomination, particularly because it allows major corporations to exploit the immigrants by paying them less than minimum wage through the "guest worker program". This is another stunning example of Bush's unwavering loyalty to his wealthy base and his total disregard for the needy.

Answer 6

this is a amazing enormous "IF" my buddy! in the beginning, Republicans understand extra valuable. Secondly Republicans cost and admire the form too lots to do something like that Thirdly Republicans and Democrats could the two vote the low existence, Sub-human, SOB, Republicans, out of place of work in the event that they ever did this variety of element. Democrats can in straightforward terms see evil if a republican proposes it.

Answer 7

i made my phone calls and sent my e-mails.
republicans had too hard of a time in the last election to cave on their constituents. (this is my opinion, and i pray it is correct.)

immigration reform is NOT the order of the day. we have policy, why do we not try to make it work. it has not been tried yet, let's give it a go. end the bs of immigration reform and call for what we really want. a BORDER SECURITY BILL!!!!

Answer 8

I hope not....this thing needs to die, as it is not helping either party. I think one party could score big political points if they offered a proposal to increase border security and THEN deal with illegal immigration.

Answer 9

This really sucks. These people were voted into office to represent us and 85% of us are against this bill!!!

I'll have more emails and faxes heading out again today.

CLOSE THE BORDER!

Answer 10

I hope not. Most of the support for the bill is on the left. Do you consider them to be exempt from criticism on this bill?