I have such sympathy for poor republican leaders. Having to speak out of both sides of their mouths has got to be exhausting. To keep their jobs, they must vote in line with the greedy pigs of the 1%, yet stand guard against the any progressive ideas that will confuse and enrage the red state cattle.
Immigration is the ultimate example of this double edged sword. Big business relies upon both the purchasing power of all humans, (even immigrants!) as well as the cheap labor they provide. Our buddy Clint in Alabama however, wants to guard the border himself to keep out illegals. Clint thinks his family started this country and all others be damned.
So how do they do it? How do they manage to keep immigrants here while creating an illusion of a tough stance? Kick the can down the road. Blame gridlock. Blame bi-partisan bickering. Blame anyone...just do nothing. This way the immigrants get to stay without any legislative action that would look progressive. Perfect!
John Boehner has blocked the house vote on bi-partisan bill for 15 months because he knows it will pass. This would anger Clint. Can't anger Clint. Clint makes up the 45% of the country who vote against their own economic interests. Clint takes the bait...getting riled up about gay marriage, guns, immigration, the flag, God... anything FOX news plants in his head. So blame gridlock and a dysfunctional congress...everyone is satisfied.
Unless a president, who actually cares about the quote on the statue of liberty, actually practices christian beliefs and cares about family values, actually practices all the platforms republicans live by...decides to pick up the can.