Thread: Democrats consider new immigration reform push

Democrats consider new immigration reform push

October 24th, 2011

CNN Chief Political Analyst Gloria Borger

Washington (CNN) – Democratic sources tell CNN that it's likely that Democrats on Capitol Hill –with the approval of the White House– will re-introduce some form of immigration reform, possibly as early as December. At this point, the details of any plan are unclear. But what is clear is that Democrats are interested in using their version of reform as a "contrast issue" to Republicans, who largely emphasize border security.

Sources say there are ongoing discussions among Democrats ranging from re-introducing comprehensive reform to bringing up the Dream Act again, which would allow the children of illegal immigrants who go to college or serve in the military to become citizens. The Dream Act was defeated last year.

Another possibility being considered is to combine a tough border security plan introduced by Arizona Republican Sens. John McCain and Jon Kyl with a form of the Dream Act. "Nothing has been decided," says one Senate Democratic leadership aide. But, he adds, "there's a lot of interest."

While there is almost no expectation that a major immigration bill could pass Congress in an election year, it provides a way to distinguish Democrats from the GOP debate on immigration-and potentially keep Hispanic voters in the fold. Hispanic activists have been disappointed in Democrats' failure to pass major immigration legislation, but Democrats are betting the contrast with Republicans could bring Hispanics back to the party and out to vote.

So far, the Republican presidential primary contest has focused on strong border security questions. Herman Cain was forced to backtrack on his controversial statement on the need to electrify a border fence, calling it a "joke.' And Texas Governor Rick Perry came under fire from the other GOP candidates for his state's legislation allowing the children of illegal immigrants to pay in-state college tuition.

The division between the parties could not be more stark: Republican contenders believe you can't be too conservative when it comes to immigration. Democrats see the GOP positions as an opportunity to regain some lost ground.

With the Latino population growing, both parties are expected to make major plays for its vote next year with Democrats hoping to repeat the results from 2008. According to CNN's exit poll, President Barack Obama captured 67% of the Latino vote then while McCain got 31%. Hispanics make up parts of the electorate in key battleground states, such as Florida, Nevada, New Mexico and Colorado, and in order for President Obama to do well there again, he needs good turnout from that population.

- CNN Senior Producer Kevin Bohn contributed to this report.

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Looks like we're in for another "Dream Act Christmas" I guess Democrats are retiring next year!

They would do anything for a vote! Refinancing for people in homes that are "under water" gets the vote of people who are losing their homes. Easing or forgiving student loans,gets the young vote, and potential amnesty,gets the hispanic vote. SHAMELESS!!!

I personally know many Hispanics both legal and illegal. Legal Hispanics do not support illegal immigration. This is a myth. Americans of Hispanic heritage are predominantly in the same camp as any other American. Only the open borders supporters and illegals are in favor of amnesty or a Dream Act. Even the Illegals that are here themselves do not want any more coming here, they would support amnesty for themslves and then close the border. They know this impacts their chances of getting work. Conservatives need to stick to the message and pay no attention the the activist groups. They do not represent mainstream Americans Hispanic or otherwise.

In an election year they are going to try this B.S

Good That means that even more demoRATS are going to be voted out of office and basically assures us of a republican majority In the house AND THE SENATE
The American people have caught on to their Ignorant political race based games, and I welcome another fight that they will most definitely loose
If the Republicans try to go "RINO" on this Issue we will see the beginning of the end of the two party system In America

The demoRATS no longer represent AMERICAN CITIZENS, they work for their own little "latino caucaus" without regard to the "LEGAL" general public at large .... If the Republicans stay strong AGAINST Illegal Immigration, the demoRATS will loose a ton of seats In congress If they press this Issue ... TS

Hello
go back to mexico & hold that sign up
we don't want you In Our country I know I don't want you
we have more then mexico has
I hope in hell obama get the hell out fast
No amnesty

There they go again, lumping all Latino/Hispanics into one group as if they all follow the same pied piper. We know that is not the case.

Bet the Dems are constantly nagged by the open borders crowd about some kind of reform so to keep them quiet they periodically attempt something. However not a good time for them politically to push anything like this with so many people out of work and sometimes competing for jobs with illegals.

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We must vote all the democrats out. Let's start with Obama in 2012. They cannot enforce our immigration laws so they want to grant amnesty to criminals. If the democrats cannot enforce our immigration laws, they must go.

Why do our politicians of either party have to snub their noses at our immigration laws to placate a certain ethnic group? What does it say about that particular ethnic group? Their arrogance and sense of self-importance and anti-Americanism never ceases to amaze me.