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    Democrats divided on immigration

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    Democrats divided on immigration

    By KASIE HUNT
    4/23/10 4:47 AM EDT


    Activists are working hard to convince Democrats that the party could face electoral consequences if they don’t act on comprehensive immigration reform. AP

    A new push on immigration reform risks exposing deep fissures in the Democratic Party, forcing nervous lawmakers to vote on an emotional wedge issue just months before the midterm elections.

    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi confirmed publicly Thursday what has been discussed privately around the Capitol for days: that the House will take up an immigration bill, but only if the Senate passes one first.

    “If the Senate is ready with an immigration bill, we don’t want anyone holding it up,â€
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    Latino activists are using the Arizona law to draw attention to the issue, and they are working hard to convince Democrats that they could face electoral consequences if they don’t act on comprehensive immigration reform. Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) has said that urging Latino voters to stay home is an option that is on the table.
    Maybe the Dems ought to think twice about the value of the Latino vote, as it could be withheld at a moments notice if they don't get what they want. Wouldn't that be wonderful for citizens, to have the majority party beholden to illegals who vote anyway.
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