Immigration Bill Still Not Being Debated

June 25, 2007

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., has put off a vote on immigration reform until early next week, citing confusion within his own party on concluding work on the energy bill. That may be true, but what may also be true is that he likely does not have enough votes to overcome a filibuster by the bill’s steadfast opponents. But waiting may not be in his interest as time is on the opposition’s side.

Known in the Senate as McCain-Kennedy, the immigration bill which is being strongly supported by the White House is most strongly opposed by the conservative base of the Republican party, and up until now, President Bush’s strongest supporters.

Conservative talk radio, which for the better part of six years defended the White House on nearly every position, is in outright revolt. Their opposition is not so much disrespectful to the Republicans or the president as it is the kind of support a friend would give to another who is about to jump off a cliff.

Written by Ernie · Filed Under Immigration