05-27-2015, 02:41 PM
Meh.
I suspect that the admin either knew or suspected the Circuit Court would rule this way. The executive action itself is just political showmanship. The Obama Admin wants to force Congress to revamp immigration. This is a legacy issue for Obama (although I am sure he is getting some pressure from the Party as well). On the other side of the Floor, the GOP also wants to revamp immigration. It would seem, with both Parties wanting the same thing, that some sort of bipartisan plan would be imminent. But, alas, that is not how politics typically work. Benton was correct, this issue has lasted for 3 decades and will continue.
The problem is that both sides want to be seen as "The Party of the Latinos" and cash in on the "Latino Dividend" in votes. While Latinos have tended to vote Democrat in the past (mainly because they live in poor areas and feel the Dems have tried to address their immediate economic situations), the future is not set in stone. As St. Lucie mentioned, many of the Latino community's core values are echoed by the Right. The Repubs see immigration reform as a way to tap the "Latino Market" voters, so to speak. And they seriously want to do this. But, they can't have a Dem POTUS forcing them to take action. They can't take credit for it that way. The Admin knows this, which is part of the reason why immigration reform has been on the back burner for 7 years. Not really a Mexican Stand-off, but politics as usual in Washington.
BTW- Only a portion of illegal immigrants are from Mexico. Many come from Central American countries, from the Caribbean, and from South America. Mexico just happens to be the main point of entry. This is why we tend to use the term 'Latino' today. The current situation can be a little confusing because, in the 70's and 80's, there was massive illegal immigration of Mexicans due to a huge population boom in Mexico in the 60's and 70's. The population growth in Mexico has slowed since that time and their economy has improved quite a bit.
I suspect that the admin either knew or suspected the Circuit Court would rule this way. The executive action itself is just political showmanship. The Obama Admin wants to force Congress to revamp immigration. This is a legacy issue for Obama (although I am sure he is getting some pressure from the Party as well). On the other side of the Floor, the GOP also wants to revamp immigration. It would seem, with both Parties wanting the same thing, that some sort of bipartisan plan would be imminent. But, alas, that is not how politics typically work. Benton was correct, this issue has lasted for 3 decades and will continue.
The problem is that both sides want to be seen as "The Party of the Latinos" and cash in on the "Latino Dividend" in votes. While Latinos have tended to vote Democrat in the past (mainly because they live in poor areas and feel the Dems have tried to address their immediate economic situations), the future is not set in stone. As St. Lucie mentioned, many of the Latino community's core values are echoed by the Right. The Repubs see immigration reform as a way to tap the "Latino Market" voters, so to speak. And they seriously want to do this. But, they can't have a Dem POTUS forcing them to take action. They can't take credit for it that way. The Admin knows this, which is part of the reason why immigration reform has been on the back burner for 7 years. Not really a Mexican Stand-off, but politics as usual in Washington.
BTW- Only a portion of illegal immigrants are from Mexico. Many come from Central American countries, from the Caribbean, and from South America. Mexico just happens to be the main point of entry. This is why we tend to use the term 'Latino' today. The current situation can be a little confusing because, in the 70's and 80's, there was massive illegal immigration of Mexicans due to a huge population boom in Mexico in the 60's and 70's. The population growth in Mexico has slowed since that time and their economy has improved quite a bit.
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