Schumer takes Kennedy’s role on immigration, though ‘a little more moderate’ - Page 2

Ianus · 11:31 AM

I believe they still have about 2 more immigration hearings before formally introducing a CIR bill according to the last comment I read by Schumer's aide some time ago.However,the best chance for CIR is certainly in this Congress since it looks like the Democrats might lose a few members come the next election.

This is why I believe Dream act should be voted on in at least 1 of the Congressional bodies this year in order to remain relevant in the 111th.

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Democrats are likely to lose at least 15 seats in the House of Representatives in 2010 and their losses could go as high as 30-40 seats. The Senate looks more promising for Democrats because there are as many Republican as Democratic seats up for election next year but a loss of 3-4 seats is entirely possible. Given the deep partisan divide in both chambers, diminished majorities will make it much more difficult for Democrats to pass any major legislation in the next Congress. If anything, Republican leaders emboldened by a successful election are likely to be even less interested in compromise with the White House and Democratic leaders than now. If Democrats can't pass health care, carbon caps, and immigration reform in the current Congress, they probably won't have another chance until at least 2013.

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Schumer takes Kennedy’s role on immigration, though ‘a little more moderate’ - Page 2