“Immigration reform in for a tough fight”
“President Barack Obama’s campaign promise to overhaul immigration laws next year faces an uphill battle in Congress, and it could hurt Democrats in the 2010 midterm elections whether it succeeds or fails. Division among Democrats and solid Republican opposition to key provisions of any sweeping reform bill will be major hurdles. Democrats facing tough re-election battles will be hard-pressed to vote to legalize the status of unauthorized immigrants during an economic downturn. But inaction on the issue could alienate crucial Hispanic voters who helped deliver the White House to Democrats last year.” San Antonio Express-News, Dec. 28, 2009. Click here to read this entire article…
