Crossposted on Amplify
The DREAM act failed today in the senate, a heartbreaking defeat to many who have worked hard for years on this legislation. This is also a set back for our whole country and for my generation, as we are not able to offer a path to citezenship to those who want to serve our country. The Senate needed 60 votes to bring the bill to the floor, they got 55-- well above what would be needed for the bill to pass in a normal vote.
Amoung the six democrats who voted “no” was Senator Hagen (D-NC). I worked for Hagen in 2008, helping her win election. I made hundreds of phone calls to friends, strangers, potential donors, to encourage them to support her campaign. On Nov. 4th, 2008 I was proud to say that Hagen was my elected senator.
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