Paul Ryan: Immigration Legislation Unlikely in '14

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

Paul Ryan: Immigration Legislation Unlikely in '14

WASHINGTON February 2, 2014 (AP)
By PHILIP ELLIOTT Associated Press

Days after House Republicans unveiled a roadmap for an overhaul of the nation's broken immigration system, one of its backers said legislation is unlikely to pass during this election year.

Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., said distrust of President Barack Obama runs so deep in the Republican caucus that he's skeptical the GOP-led House would pass any immigration measure. He said a plan that puts security first could only pass if lawmakers believe the administration would enforce it — an unlikely prospect given Republicans' deep opposition to Obama.

"This isn't a trust-but-verify, this is a verify-then-trust approach," Ryan said.

Last week, House Republicans announced their broad concerns for any immigration overhaul but emphasized they would tackle the challenge bill-by-bill. Immigration legislation is a dicey political question for the GOP. The party's conservative base opposes any measure that would create a pathway to citizenship for immigrants living here illegally, but many in the party worry that failing to act could drive many voters to Democratic candidates. In 2012, Obama won re-election with the backing of 71 percent of Hispanic voters and 73 percent of Asian voters. The issue is important to both blocs.

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[Justice]

1. aka my way or the highway. I watched it that is what he said. No conference with Senate bill

[Thinkingabout]

2. Hey, the GOP cheering for the Democrat platform goes on and on.

[Mass]

3. Total lack of leadership in the Republican Caucus. They will not do anything most of their caucus

disagrees with. So, it does not really matter what the leadership thinks or wants. They will follow their idiots.

So. no, no bill this year even if the leadership probably favors a bill.

I was more bothered by the "lawless" administration. They are clearly upping the ante there.

[Jamaal510]

4. "Congressional Republicans unlikely to work much in '14."

Fixed.

[Blue Idaho]

5. Does anyone really think the GOP

Has any real interest in crafting meaningful immigration reform?

This is still the party of NO. We have seen this time and time again. The President makes a major speech and the Teapublican PR machine sends out the clowns to say just how much they want to make things happen. Then, when it comes time for action - well - they just aren't that fucking interested anymore. Worse yet - they claim they just can't get the the Democrats to sell out so it's really all our fault nothing is getting done.

Same Shit. Different Day.

[trueblue2007]

6. PAUL RYAN = LIAR