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Another Amnesty Battle Coming?

By W. James Antle, III on 4.9.09 @ 9:26AM

The New York Times is reporting that the Obama administration will take up immigration with a speech in May, "working groups" this summer, and perhaps legislation in the fall. The speculation had been that Obama's chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, would oppose a serious push until after the president had been safely reelected. Maybe John McCain's reported outburst prodded the White House along!

UPDATE: Of the various options Phil outlines for what Obama is doing, I think this is the most likely:

"Perhaps he doesn't really plan on pushing this hard, but wants to make some noise on the issue to reassure restive Hispanic groups that immigration reform is still a priority for him."

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Pingback| 4.9.09 @ 9:40AM

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Pauley| 4.9.09 @ 3:17PM

C'mon, Obama wants to make these illegal aliens citizens in time for the 2010 elections. Add ACORN to the mix and demos will win every close contest. Just Look at the Coleman/Frankenstein election theft. This ain't rocket science, people.