Democrats Reframe the Debate on Immigration (NYT spin)

Predictably, here comes the MSM to repeat Schumer's talking points that their mass amnesty "framework" (another scheme that offers instant legalization/amnesty wrapped around - hollow - promises of enforcement like in 1986) is centered on "tough immigration enforcement." We know that "provisional status" = amnesty):
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nytimes.com
News Analysis
Democrats Reframe the Debate on Immigration
By JULIA PRESTON

The outline for an immigration overhaul unveiled by Democratic senators this week lays down a new starting point for any national debate: tough immigration enforcement. But perhaps more significantly it reveals how politics have shifted on the contentious issue

The enforcement would be more far-reaching than anything in place now — or anything proposed by the administration of President George W. Bush.

It begins with “zero toleranceâ€

They can do all the dog and pony shows they want for the media, illegal aliens and their supporters, but one solid fact remains, they don't have the votes to pass CIR!

At this stage of the game, I seriously doubt they would get a single Republican vote. Furthermore, I'm almost certain there would be a handful of Senate Democrats that would be afraid to vote for it. Dems Dorgan and Byrd definitely won't support it. The votes just aren't there.