I am the biggest fan of Obama. I heard him on Charlie Rose in 2005 and he mentioned that the biggest problem with the state of affairs as he saw it was what he called the "empathy deficit." The inability to have empathy for others and put yourselves in their shoes. From that day, I noted that he will make a great leader and supported him passionately.

That being said- The dream act has to pass this year and the CIR early next year. This whole idea of pushing it back another year is a plan by the republicans to kick it down the road in hopes that Obama's popularity like every other president before will be too low after a year for him to forge ahead on such a divisive issue especially in an election year.

The article mentioned the dilemma he faces based on the states he won. The latino heavy states of Colorado and New Mexico vs. Indiana and Ohio. Well, he has to make a choice. It has to be clear that if it is not done this year, the latino vote should not be counted on for support. The fastest growing demographic is the latino population and that clout should be leveraged. This is what politics is all about.

For example- If nothing starts moving in the next months- someone in the latino population needs to write an article ruminating on what the world would be like if HILLARY CLINTON was the President and how we might have gotten comprehensive immigration reform by now because she would not feel the need to be all things to all people. It is tough but it has to be said.

Those who voted for the winner have to have their priorities also taking into consideration.

DONT BUY THE WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR LINE- Ask the Chicago cubs. We need to work hard and let it be known that it will be a failure for the administration and people will feel betrayed or let down if nothing is done this year.

Minorities in the democratic party should not be taken for granted.

God Bless